EdTech news, week of June 15, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026

1. 0114:45 UTC

   Survey: class of 2026 seeks development, security in first jobs

   2 outlets · first: HR Dive Industry

   Machine summary NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel said career growth is especially important to new college graduates and that employers need to show clear pathways for advancement.

   1. NACE's 2026 survey covered more than 17,000 students from 258 higher education institutions, according to NACE.
   2. NACE said college students entering today's workforce "are not just looking for a first job; they are looking for a strong start."

   Reported by HR Dive and highereddive.com.

2. 0215:45 UTC

   Illinois launches IRIS digital database program for libraries

   2 outlets · first: wsiu.org Policy

   Machine summary Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday the Illinois Reliable Information Sources program, which the state said will give Illinois residents free access to more than 50 EBSCO databases through local libraries or the Illinois State Library website.

   1. The state entered a contract with EBSCO Information Services to provide access to more than 50 of its databases to all Illinois residents, the reports said.
   2. The reports said the program is also available for academic libraries, and that libraries already subscribing to other digital information services can use the program and redirect subscription money to other needs.

   Reported by wsiu.org and wjbc.com.

   • Illinois Reliable Information Sources (IRIS)
   • Illinois State Library
   • EBSCO Information Services

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

4 events. The full rundown for June 16, 2026. The most covered:

1. 18:30 UTC newsday.com: “Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights out of the Education Department” 7
2. 17:00 UTC Indiana becomes latest state receiving flexibility on federal education 5
3. 13:38 UTC TimesPro & IITM Pravartak Launch 7-Month Applied AI Programme: Batch 03 Targets Enterprise Talent 2

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1. 0310:00 UTC

   Reports: recent graduates face tough job market, volunteering cited as resume builder

   4 outlets · first: benningtonbanner.com Higher ed tech

   Machine summary The reports say volunteering can provide graduates with hands-on experience, professional networks and career exploration, and can serve employers as an extended interview process.

   1. The reports say competition for dwindling entry-level job openings is intense, fueled in part by AI adoption impacting post-graduate jobs.
   2. The reports say graduates are submitting countless applications, often without a response, and many are working retail or service jobs to make ends meet.
   3. The reports say volunteering provides graduates hands-on experience to build resumes, develop professional networks and explore career paths.

   Reported by benningtonbanner.com, Nvdaily, thedailytimes.com and buffalobulletin.com.

2. 0409:16 UTC

   Resecurity warns EdTech sector faces surge in cyberattacks

   2 outlets · first: unsafe.sh K12 technology

   Machine summary Resecurity warned that the education technology sector has become a prime target for cybercriminals, according to reports.

   1. Resecurity warned that the EdTech sector has become a prime target for cybercriminals, according to the reports.

   Reported by unsafe.sh and securityaffairs.com.

   • Resecurity

3. 0523:00 UTC

   UNSW rises 30 spots to 19th in rankings

   1 outlet · first: goulburnpost.com.au Industry

   Machine summary UNSW rose to 19th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. 21 of 37 Australian universities improved their global standing.

   1. The University of Melbourne fell to 22nd, having overtaken ANU for Australia’s top spot only in 2023; ANU now sits at 29th.
   2. UNSW ranked first nationally in both employment outcomes and sustainability, and third for employer reputation and international research partnerships.
   3. Six Australian universities placed in the global top 100, including Monash (31st), University of Queensland (40th), UWA (77th), Adelaide (79th), and UTS (87th, up nearly 10 spots).
   4. Overall, 21 of the 37 ranked Australian universities improved their position compared to the previous year.

   Reported by goulburnpost.com.au.

   • University of Melbourne
   • University of Queensland

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1. 0603:15 UTC

   Coverage recordalaskapublic.org: “Alaska districts close 12 schools this year, amid severe budget cuts”

   2 outlets · first: alaskapublic.org K12 technology

   Reports ran between 03:15 and 16:45 UTC on Jun 18.

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by alaskapublic.org and juneauempire.com.

2. 0712:30 UTC

   Coverage recordprnewswire.com: “GrantWatch Expands Beyond Grant Discovery with New Grant Lifecycle Platform”

   1 outlet · first: Pr Newswire Industry Mostly press releases

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by Pr Newswire.

   • Grant Lifecycle Platform
   • GrantWatch

Friday, June 19, 2026

1. 0813:30 UTC

   Cal State faculty union backs bill to bar AI replacing faculty

   3 outlets · first: mv-voice.com Ai in education

   Machine summary A bill backed by a union of professors that would bar the California State University from replacing faculty with generative AI is nearing the governor's desk, according to CalMatters. Kevin Wehr, a Sacramento State sociology professor who leads the California Faculty Association bargaining team, said the union wants to prevent such replacements.

   1. Kevin Wehr, a professor of sociology at Sacramento State and leader of the California Faculty Association bargaining team, said, "We do have some cases of the potential replacement of faculty work by AI."

   Reported by mv-voice.com, thebusinessjournal.com and timesofsandiego.com.

   • California State University
   • California Faculty Association

2. 0920:00 UTC

   Kansas Regents approve three-year reduced-credit bachelor degree pilot

   2 outlets · first: littleapplepost.com Policy

   Machine summary The Kansas Board of Regents authorized a three-year pilot allowing the state's six public universities to propose bachelor's degrees requiring as few as 90 credit hours, down from the standard 120. Universities must show employer demand and follow a multi-stage review process, according to the board.

   1. A three-year pilot initiative for reduced-credit baccalaureate degrees, known as RCBDs, was authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents, with at least 90 credit hours required.
   2. University proposals would be vetted by the nine-member Board of Regents, and universities must demonstrate high demand among Kansas employers.
   3. The board did not resolve how a regular degree and an abbreviated one would be told apart on diplomas and transcripts.
   4. Wichita State University president Richard Muma was unsuccessful in an attempt to amend the policy to limit the pilot to fields with an obvious or emerging workforce need.

   Reported by littleapplepost.com and greatbendpost.com.

   • Reduced-Credit Baccalaureate Degrees (RCBDs)
   • Kansas Board of Regents

3. 1019:11 UTC

   Coverage recordTribune.net: “Los Baños launches Rizal Classrooms of the Future”

   1 outlet · first: Tribune.net Industry

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by Tribune.net.

   • Rizal Classrooms of the Future

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1. 1115:42 UTC

   AP Becomes 1st State to Provide Free Canva to Lakhs of Govt School Students

   3 outlets · first: ndtv.com K12 technology

   Machine summary The four‑phase rollout includes teacher training and localized Telugu‑English templates, aiming to close the digital divide and foster 21st‑century skills.

   Reported by ndtv.com, Deccan Chronicle and Times of India.

   • Canva
   • Google Workspace
   • LEAP App (Learning Excellence in Andhra Pradesh)
   • Samagra Shiksha

   Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (3 outlets)

Sunday, June 21, 2026

1. 1215:32 UTC

   Coverage recordnotebookcheck.net: “Norway introduces near-ban on AI in elementary schools”

   1 outlet · first: notebookcheck.net Policy

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by notebookcheck.net.

What kind of news was it?

1. Policy 5
2. Industry 4
3. K12 technology 3
4. Ai in education 2
5. Edtech startups 2
6. Higher ed tech 1