Last week saw escalating tensions over education policy, with reports of possible school closures in one major city and growing resistance to artificial intelligence initiatives in two school districts. Parents, teachers, and administrators are clashing over how technology and budget cuts could reshape local learning environments, raising concerns about equity and classroom access. While some districts push forward with AI-driven tools, others face backlash from communities wary of untested systems. The developments highlight broader debates over the future of public education amid financial and technological pressures.
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from potential school closures in Portland to major AI pushback in two districts.
