A report by the Association of International Educators projects that a 17% drop in international student enrollment could decrease international student spending in the U.S. by $1.1 billion. This figure represents 23,000 lost jobs, which is especially impactful in states like Texas, which has the 4th largest amount of economic activity by international students and is projected to lose $64.6 million in spending. 

A partnership between Chicago Public Schools and Hazel Health has come under scrutiny by student privacy advocates. Hazel Health provides free virtual therapy for students at no cost to the district, but a group of student privacy and mental health advocates are urging the school board to drop or overhaul the agreement because of concerns about the possible use of student data. 

Preliminary data from the National Sudent Clearinghouse Research Center shows undergraduate enrollment is on track to grow 2.4% year over year, marking the third year in a row of undergraduate enrollment growth. Graduate enrollment rose .1%, master’s programs enrollment declined by .6%, and doctoral-level programs increased by 1.1%.

Schools are embracing artificial intelligence for language translation, helping both students and parents overcome possible language barriers. Several tools have proven incredibly useful for helping students, however, experts agree they are a bridge, not a replacement for English learning services. This article shares several tool examples and use cases across the U.S., as well as other concerns around the technology.

A school bus accident caused by a tire blow out last year resulted in a student’s death. Their sister has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school district and major tire manufacturers, blaming a defective tire and lack of maintenance for the crash. 

An estimated 23 million parents of school-age children do not have access to after-school programs despite wanting this resource. Cost is the most commonly cited barrier for families, followed by transportation issues and a lack of programs.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill in October that will automatically admit qualifying high school seniors to California State University campuses in fall 2027 and beyond. Eligible students will automatically receive a notification they have been directly admitted based on their academic records. A similar program in Idaho, implemented in 2015, increased first-time undergraduate enrollment rates by 4% to 8%.

Records of international visitors’ arrivals in the U.S. in August show a 19% decrease in international student arrivals compared to 2024. Although the data does not reflect international students who did not leave the U.S. over the summer or students who arrived in September, the data provides a preliminary look at international student enrollment rates. This analysis examines declines in students by country, including a 32% drop in international students from Africa.

A student athlete in Washington state was hit by a car during cross-country practice, causing serious injuries. The driver was not believed to have been impaired during the crash, however, they were arrested at the scene for an unrelated charge.