Charter schools using Hillsdale College's K-12 curriculum are gaining popularity in Idaho, with five schools already utilizing the curriculum and two more set to open in 2026. The curriculum emphasizes classical education, including Latin and classical literature, and minimal use of technology.

The Smithsonian Institute offers free educational programs for teachers and students nationwide, enhancing STEM lessons with authentic learning experiences. Notable initiatives include the Smithsonian Stars program, which aims to provide telescopes and astronomy lessons to rural schools, and the Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange program, which fosters civic understanding among students from different states.

Kamehameha Schools in Hawaii is facing a legal challenge from Students for Fair Admissions, led by Edward Blum, who aim to stop the school's policy of giving admissions preference to Native Hawaiians. The school was founded by the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop to benefit Native Hawaiians and has an endowment exceeding $15 billion.

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has updated its policy to permit students at private religious and parochial schools to participate in public-school sports, as long as the sport is not available at their own school. The organization is currently working on further changes to its bylaws to align with this new directive.

Cristo Rey High School Sacramento employs a unique tuition model that combines paid internships and support from the Mercy Foundation to help underserved students become first-generation college students. President Father Christopher Calderon says only 5% of the school's budget comes from tuition, with the average family paying just $700 annually.

OpenAI is introducing a tailored ChatGPT experience specifically for teens under 18, automatically directing identified minors to a version that restricts access to graphic and sexual content. The move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and concerns about the impact of AI chatbots on younger users, with OpenAI emphasizing the importance of significant protections for this age group.