Connecticut education department experiments with music-based history course

Connecticut's Department of Education launched "An American History of Rock and Soul," a new elective using music to teach history and civics. This "Course in a Box" offers ready-to-use digital materials to save teachers planning time and engage students. Education leaders are optimistic about its potential to inspire more state-developed courses and dual credit opportunities.

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Council of American-Islamic Relations renews ‘hostile campus’ designation for Stanford University

Stanford University has been labeled a 'hostile campus' for the second year by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, scoring 37%. The report cited administrative policies, disciplinary actions against protesting students, and weak free speech protections. This designation highlights a national debate on campus activism, protest regulation, and the treatment of Muslim and pro-Palestinian students.

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US education department signals flexibility in federal funding to strengthen teacher workforce

The U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidance urging states and school districts to make flexible use of federal Title II funding to strengthen the teacher workforce. The guidance highlights strategic staffing models that move beyond the traditional one-teacher classroom, promote team-based instruction and create leadership pathways for educators. Officials say the approach can improve student outcomes, support novice teachers and help address long-term workforce challenges.

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$4m on 8,000 education department trips with little explanation: What you need to know about the gaps worrying lawmakers

The education department spent nearly $4m on more than 8,000 work-related trips but failed to provide lawmakers with complete records for the third consecutive year. Travel reports reviewed by the Associated Press showed major gaps, including missing job titles, travel purposes and funding sources. Lawmakers said the lack of detail hampers oversight as budgets tighten and has prompted proposals to curb state-funded travel and strengthen reporting requirements.

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Butler University launches US master’s program, raising concerns over sign language training

Butler University's new online master's in Deaf education, funded by a federal grant, focuses on developing speaking and listening skills in deaf children with hearing technology. However, the program's limited ASL component has raised concerns among Indiana's Deaf community, who fear it could hinder access to sign language and repeat historical educational mistakes.

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Stanford University pauses undergraduate tuition hikes after a decade of steady increases

Stanford University has announced a tuition freeze for undergraduates for the 2026-27 academic year, a welcome pause after over a decade of consistent hikes. While tuition remains at $67,731, room and board will see a 3.5% increase due to rising operational costs. This move offers a year of financial stability for students, though longer-term pricing strategies are still under consideration.

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Petcare startup Supertails raises $30 million led by Venturi Partners

Petcare startup Supertails has raised $30 million in a round led by Singapore-based investment firm Venturi Partners with participation from Nippon India Alternative Investments, Titan Capital, and existing investors Fireside Ventures, RPSG Capital Ventures, Sauce VC, and Saama Capital.

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