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Anysphere, a Maker of A.I. Coding Software, Raises $100 Million
The company’s Cursor product, which can autocomplete programming code, helped the start-up draw a $2.5 billion valuation.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitationsABC News - Jan. 13 -
Teacher Is Arrested After Threat Closes Schools in Montclair, N.J.
The police said a teacher at an elementary school who had recently been put on administrative leave was found in a “manic state” in Philadelphia and was apprehended.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
‘Just the start’: X’s new AI software driving online racist abuse, experts warn
Amid reports of creation of fake racist images, Signify warns problem will get ‘so much worse’ over the next year. A rise in online racism driven by fake images is “just the start of a coming ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Auburn standout Johni Broome won't need surgery on his sprained left ankle, school says
Auburn standout Johni Broome will not require surgery on his sprained left ankleABC News - Jan. 12 -
With federal gun control on ice, advocates look to other solutions for school shootings
Advocates are urging greater action against school shootings in 2025, saying the only way to slow the bloodshed is a combination of moves from legislators, schools and parents. Multiple trackers ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Analogue lovers - couple run an old-school photo lab from their apartment
Fabriccio and Lucía run the only fully equipped film lab in Central AmericaBBC News - Jan. 12 -
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Several schools destroyed in Los Angeles-area wildfires
The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court takes up Biden's proposal to expand relief for borrowers defrauded by schools
The Supreme Court decided Friday to take up the Biden administration’s appeal defending its proposal to ease applications for the Borrower Defense student debt relief program. In a brief order, ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Young mother displaced by Eaton Fire talks fleeing and losing her daughter's school
Lindsey Troy, a mother of two, fled the Eaton Fire with her family as flames neared their neighborhood in Eagle Rock. Her 5-year-old daughter's school was destroyed in nearby Altadena, which has ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
‘We would turn up to find books on fire’: the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso’s schools open
Conflict has forced a fifth of the country’s schools to close. One teacher, determined to keep working despite threats from marauding Islamist militias, shares their testimony. Teaching in Burkina ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
California authorities give update on L.A. fires and announce school closures
California officials held a news conference on Thursday evening about the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. They announced that all Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed on ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Ohio governor signs bill requiring schools to notify parents of ‘sexuality content’
Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday requiring educators to reveal a student’s gender identity to their families and allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons that ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Joshua Carter reflects on his grandfather teaching Sunday school and helping others
Joshua Carter spoke about the memories he had from his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter, teaching Sunday school and the lessons he heard during his state funeral service.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real
The inside story of the teenager whose “swatting” calls sent armed police racing into hundreds of schools nationwide—and the private detective who tracked him down.Wired - Jan. 9 -
LA wildfire causes 'significant damage' at school made famous by Hollywood
A high school that appeared in films such as Carrie is said to have been impacted by blazes, according to an official.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
'Unfair' to call parents into school to change nappies
A council says parents will have to come in to change children who soil themselves in school.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
‘School of Rock’ Cast Reunites for Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli’s Wedding
Angelo Massagli and Caitlin Hale bonded as classmates in the 2003 Jack Black film. They brought the cast back together for their wedding.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Car companies have an infuriating software problem
Managing smooth updates is becoming ever more important with the spread of EVs and more sophisticated systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfire surrounds Palisades Charter High School in Southern California as winds fuel flames
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is facing a wildfire fueled by high winds. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports that the Palisades Charter High School is surrounded by ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows
SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFSFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Special educational needs the biggest issue for schools, says Ofsted
The watchdog says a new inspection system in England should reward more inclusive mainstream schools.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Agentic AI can help you to get a new software engineering job in 2025
Thanks to a widening skills shortage, software engineers don’t generally have to look too far for a new role on better money.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians
Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plan to govern a diverse country.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Only 1 in 4 young adults received financial education at school, study shows
Poor access to money management is pushing students towards ‘unreliable’ online resources, says Santander UK chairFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Purdue commit Kira Reynolds registers first quintuple-double in Indiana high school history
Reynolds will be joining her sisters Amiyah and Mila on the Boilermakers' roster next seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
No. 1 Tennessee ties school-record 14-0 start with 76-52 win over Arkansas
The Vols will stay No. 1, setting a program record for most consecutive weeks atop the AP men's basketball poll.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Pope says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
"Imagining peace" lays foundation for "more just and fraternal world," he says.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Valuable Life Lessons Jimmy Carter Taught at Sunday School
The former president drew massive crowds for bible school.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
AI revolution will create 10 winners in 2025 — and software is finally joining the party
Nvidia, Microsoft and Palantir lead Wedbush’s list of AI winners for next yearMarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School
Because of a lack of access to menstruation products, girls across Africa and Asia often stay home from school when they have their periods.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Anger over changes to school curriculum exposes Syria's fragile unity
Changes announced to Syria's school curriculum have sparked backlash over fears that Ahmed al-Sharaa and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham planned an Islamist future.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
California man linked to Wisconsin school shooting apologizes for connection
Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement in court on Friday without explaining his precise role.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.CBS News - Jan. 2
