An AT&T commercial centers on a 7-year-old with cerebral palsy and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy who uses eye-gaze technology to communicate — and to play music. The post TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology…

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Chalkbeat·policy

In late push, Colorado lawmakers seek limits on homeschool enrichment and group fueling its growth

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Colorado lawmakers want to dramatically curtail the…

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Chalkbeat·higher-ed

He didn’t think he’d see past 16. Now he’s saving lives with a beat.

This story originally appeared on May 5 in the NYCity News Service, run by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY . JC Hall was not supposed to make it. Growing up on Long Island, drowning in addiction,…

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Reason·research

N.Y. Court Blocks Rape Accusers from Repeating Their Allegedly False Accusations

From Judge Gerald Lebovits (Manhattan trial court) in Tuesday's Garlington v. Austin : In this action, plaintiff, Erik Garlington, brings claims for defamation … against defendants Nicole Austin (his former spouse) and…

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Reason·policy

Right-Wing Influencers Don't Understand What Makes America Great

https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/d2h6a3ly6ooodw.cloudfront.net/reasontv_audio_8279642.mp3 1x 1.1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 3x :15 :15 Download The Best of Reason : In the AI Economy, There Will Be Zero Percent Unemployment The…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

‘The world needs you’

‘The world needs you’ UW–Madison celebrated the achievements and expertise of doctoral and professional graduates at Friday’s spring commencement. By Will Cushman Photos by Althea Dotzour and Jeff Miller May 8, 2026…

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Reason·policy

Contra AOC, You Don't Have To Be a Billionaire To Be a Leech

Barack Obama's "you didn't build that" comment during the 2012 election, part of a larger argument that successful entrepreneurs ultimately derived their wealth from public investments, was widely considered a gaffe at…

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Higher Ed Dive Finance·higher-ed

Southern Oregon University plan would cut or consolidate 13 academic units

Dive Brief: Southern Oregon University leaders and Deloitte consultants unveiled a preliminary plan this week to shrink the institution’s programming and costs amid an ongoing financial crisis. The plan calls for…

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MIT News·policy

MIT student Jack Carson named 2026 Udall Scholar

Jack Carson, a second-year undergraduate at MIT majoring in electrical engineering and computer science, has been named a 2026 Udall Scholar, one of up to 65 undergraduates nationally to receive the prestigious $7,500…

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Reason

A Dispatch From the AI Psychosis Summit

When I arrived at last week's AI Psychosis Summit in New York City, I found no group therapy sessions or zen gardens, only a DJ, a room full of builders , and a cooler of Diet Cokes. The event was held in the remnants…

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NAU News (NAU Review)·higher-ed

NAU Regents’ Professor Bruce Hungate elected to National Academy of Sciences

NAU Regents’ Professor of ecosystem science Bruce Hungate has been elected to the 2026 class of National Academy of Sciences (NAS) members—one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. Hungate is one of 120 new…

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FSU News·higher-ed

FSU alumna Christiani Pitts earns Tony nomination for leading role in ‘Two Strangers’

Florida State University alumna Christiani Pitts has earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her performance in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).…

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Yale News

Deborah Borda awarded Yale School of Music’s Sanford Medal

Borda, former CEO of the NY Philharmonic and LA Philharmonic, was recognized for her service to music and music education with this year’s Sanford Medal.

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eSchool News·edtech

Why so many students struggle in math before learning even begins

Key points: A visual-first math learning approach aligns with the brain’s underlying architecture The 4 keys to creating meaningful student-led inquiry How educators are shaping the future of edtech For more news on…

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Chalkbeat·higher-ed

5 new public schools opening this fall in the Bronx and Queens

Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Five new schools are expected to open this fall in the Bronx and Queens: Two will…

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Harvard Gazette·policy

Uncovering histories of us

Arts & Culture Uncovering histories of us Collage of images from Schlesinger Library. Photos courtesy of Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; photo illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Sarah Lamodi…

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Chalkbeat·research

Chicago Public Schools marks May Day after tense debate over canceling school

Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. For all the intense debate and controversy over May Day in Chicago Public Schools this year, the start of…

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FSU News·higher-ed

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

Florida State University’s distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes…

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Chalkbeat Detroit·policy

DPCSD: Savings from mayor’s free student bus passes could fund after-school programs at three sites

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Mayor Mary Sheffield wants the Detroit Public Schools Community District to use the money it…

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Brown University News·higher-ed

At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music

In a campus visit organized by the student-led Brown China Summit, the renowned cellist offered a moving performance and words of wisdom during a conversation and audience Q&A.

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Teacher of Music & Drama

Education news for this role

TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology

In late push, Colorado lawmakers seek limits on homeschool enrichment and group fueling its growth

He didn’t think he’d see past 16. Now he’s saving lives with a beat.

N.Y. Court Blocks Rape Accusers from Repeating Their Allegedly False Accusations

Right-Wing Influencers Don't Understand What Makes America Great

‘The world needs you’

Contra AOC, You Don't Have To Be a Billionaire To Be a Leech

Southern Oregon University plan would cut or consolidate 13 academic units

MIT student Jack Carson named 2026 Udall Scholar

A Dispatch From the AI Psychosis Summit

NAU Regents’ Professor Bruce Hungate elected to National Academy of Sciences

FSU alumna Christiani Pitts earns Tony nomination for leading role in ‘Two Strangers’

Deborah Borda awarded Yale School of Music’s Sanford Medal

Why so many students struggle in math before learning even begins

5 new public schools opening this fall in the Bronx and Queens

Uncovering histories of us

Chicago Public Schools marks May Day after tense debate over canceling school

Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026

DPCSD: Savings from mayor’s free student bus passes could fund after-school programs at three sites

At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music

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