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What changed in education regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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President Donald Trump has initiated the process to establish a new US Space Academy.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗03
On August 26, 2026, the Congolese Higher Education Ministry ordered the suspension of all academic activities at public universities in Goma and Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗04
The American Statistical Association released a framework on August 25, 2026, calling for a major overhaul of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the U.S. Department of Education.
Read at edweek.org ↗05
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has launched a boycott campaign against Target during the back-to-school shopping season, urging its 1.87 million members to shop elsewhere.
Read at thestreet.com ↗06
The UK Department for Education has issued guidance for schools and colleges to meet six core digital and technology standards by 2030.
Read at gov.uk ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in education this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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The Scottish Government has awarded £861,000 in funding to Ayrshire College, the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland, and STEM Returners as part of the £3.85 million Offshore Wind Skills Programme.
Read at energylivenews.com ↗08
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a call for proposals for its Expeditions in Computing program, targeting transformative research in computer and information science.
Read at hpcwire.com ↗09
Manifest Global has acquired EduGo Abroad to expand its international education services into the European market.
Read at thepienews.com ↗What products launched in education this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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The Community Collective has launched its 9th cohort, an 8-week program focused on community-building strategies for businesses.
Read at startupdaily.net ↗11
OpenAI is expanding its 'ChatGPT for Teachers' program for the 2026-2027 school year.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗12
Cornell University has launched the second season of its video podcast series, Research Matters, featuring 18 episodes that explore academic research across various disciplines.
Read at cornell.edu ↗13
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) launched the School of Business Languages and the StepUp English CSR initiative in August 2026.
Read at financedirectoreurope.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit education this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed four lawsuits on August 27, 2026, against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗15
The US Department of Justice notified US District Judge Richard Stearns on August 27, 2026, of its intent to appeal the August 13, 2026, dismissal of a civil rights lawsuit against Harvard University.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗16
The U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, announced its intention to appeal a federal judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit against Harvard University.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗17
Dr. Adam Kalkstein, the only climate scientist at the US Military Academy at West Point, was fired after refusing to remove content regarding human-caused climate change from his curriculum.
Read at theguardian.com ↗18
Meta has reached a $17 billion settlement with 51 U.S. states and territories to resolve claims regarding the addictive nature of its platforms for children.
Read at edweek.org ↗19
An inquest into the death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday opened in London on August 26, 2026.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗20
On August 26, 2026, Israeli forces seized the UNRWA Qalandiya Training Centre in East Jerusalem, expelling staff and injuring five Palestinians.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗21
On July 14, 2026, a coalition of grantees filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program.
Read at edweek.org ↗8 of 10 courts and legal events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What research was published in education this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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Researchers conducted a two-year study across 18 middle schools in Tennessee, providing students with access to the Khanmigo AI tutor developed by Khan Academy.
Read at futurism.com ↗23
Researchers Valeria Pfeifer from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Matthias Mehl from the University of Arizona published a study in Perspectives on Psychological Science showing a 28% cumulative decline in daily spoken words over 20 years.
Read at hrexecutive.com ↗24
A Pew Research Center survey conducted in August 2026 reveals that Indians are three times more likely to favor the United States compared to Pakistanis.
Read at pewresearch.org ↗25
Mathematicians Robert Brignall and Vincent Vatter admitted that their online game Digit Party provided inaccurate high scores for three years.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗26
Researchers from the National Student Support Accelerator at Stanford University conducted a four-year study on the 'Chapter One' tutoring program, which provides 5-10 minute lessons to students from kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Read at edweek.org ↗27
A study by WestEd researchers, led by Jenna Howard Terrell, found that high school students who fail dual-enrollment courses are still more likely to enroll in college than those who never take such courses.
Read at edweek.org ↗28
A survey of 30,000 parents conducted by the Afterschool Alliance between January and April 2026 found that 92% of children in after-school programs now have access to STEM learning, up from 73% in 2020.
Read at edweek.org ↗29
Surveys conducted by Britebound and Common Sense Media reveal that teens in the United States are increasingly using generative AI for schoolwork, with 70% of students reporting such use in the Common Sense Media study.
Read at edweek.org ↗8 of 16 research events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What incidents and outages hit education this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Headteacher Rajendra Dawadi evacuated 900 students from Tribhuvan Trishuli secondary school in Nuwakot, Nepal, shortly before a flash flood destroyed the area on Wednesday morning.
Read at theguardian.com ↗31
On August 25, 2026, hundreds of students clashed with police in Bihar, India, during a protest.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗32
Education Week reports that gunfire has occurred at 43 high school football games in the United States since 2018, resulting in 17 deaths and 71 injuries.
Read at edweek.org ↗33
A six-year-old student named Pranay Teja died after being slapped by his teacher at a school in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, on August 20, 2026.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗What partnerships were announced in education this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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VTCT Skills, an educational charity, is expanding its international strategy by focusing on long-term partnerships to deliver vocational and English language qualifications.
Read at thepienews.com ↗35
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) signed a letter of cooperation on August 21, 2026, to collaborate on AI training and professional qualification recognition.
Read at financedirectoreurope.com ↗What people moved in and out of education roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Frankfurt School of Finance & Management has appointed Professor Ulrich Bindseil as a Professor of Practice in Financial Infrastructure, effective 1 September 2026.
Read at treasurytoday.com ↗What else happened in education this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Astrophysicist Paul Sutter experienced a professional setback in February 2026 when a colleague identified a critical error in his new algorithm during a presentation.
Read at futurism.com ↗38
A new book examines the economic theories embedded in the 19th-century novels of Maria Edgeworth.
Read at nytimes.com ↗39
TechAble, an initiative launched in 2024 by the Deafzion Foundation in Nigeria, provides digital skills and AI training to young people with disabilities.
Read at disruptafrica.com ↗40
Researchers with names such as Elena Vasquez and Marcus Chen are appearing in academic publications, raising concerns about the integrity of the academic record.
Read at 404media.co ↗41
Educational leaders are advocating for integrated digital ecosystems in K-12 school districts to improve communication with non-English speaking families.
Read at eschoolnews.com ↗42
Elite private schools in the US, including Brearley and Deerfield Academy, are expanding financial aid programs and offering tuition discounts to attract students.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗43
College finance expert Mark Kantrowitz explains the consequences of defaulting on federal student loans in an interview with Jeffrey Snyder of the Broadcast Retirement Network.
Read at thestreet.com ↗44
Cheshire Academy in Connecticut is implementing a flexible approach to generative AI, allowing teachers to choose tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and MagicSchool for lesson planning and grading rubrics.
Read at technologyreview.com ↗8 of 20 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.