UPDATE: Trump administration issues AI-focused priorities for new education grants

Story Title: Trump administration issues AI-focused priorities for new education grants April 15, 2026 Download featured image This story was originally published by EdSource . Sign up for their daily newsletter . The U.S. Department of Education has released new artificial intelligence priorities for districts and colleges applying for grant programs, K-12 Dive reported. The department announced on Monday that it will put a new rule into effect starting May 13 that will require K-12 grant proposals to expand AI
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