Education Foundation

The Education Above All Foundation used the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York to push for stronger protection of education in conflict zones and to promote innovative financing mechanisms for schooling worldwide. The Qatari-based foundation, founded by Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, highlighted its work safeguarding children's right to education during emergencies and securing new funding models.

Alabama has placed in the nation's top 10 states for education freedom for the third consecutive year, according to the Heritage Foundation's rankings. The recognition reflects the state's recent pushes to expand school choice and parental control over education. Supporters in Alabama are citing the ranking as evidence that the state's education reforms are working, while the ranking is likely to feature in ongoing debates over school policy.

Kean University in New Jersey has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to advance education and research in CyberAI, the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The funding will support developing programs and research opportunities in a field facing growing demand for trained specialists. The university announced the award as a step toward expanding its technology curriculum.

The Golkin Family Foundation has made a major gift to the University of Pennsylvania's Carey Law School to launch a new era of law and technology work there. According to Penn Today, the donation will support the school's efforts at the intersection of legal education and emerging technology, though specific program details and the gift amount have not been outlined in available reporting.

The Education Foundation's 28th Evening for Education is set for 2026, with a Back to the Future theme that organizers say will be 'out of this world'. The annual fundraiser supports education initiatives, though the exact date, venue and honorees have not yet been announced.

ANGARI Foundation's shark education program has passed a milestone of more than 1,000 student participants. The West Palm Beach-based nonprofit runs hands-on marine science experiences that introduce students to sharks and ocean research. The announcement highlights growing demand for experiential marine education, with supporters praising the program for connecting young people directly with scientists and conservation work.

The Governor of Sindh visited the TDF MagnifiScience Centre, a science museum in Karachi run by The Dawood Foundation. The visit highlights official support for science education and hands-on learning in Pakistan, and has been reported in local media as part of the governor's public engagements.

Microsoft argues that universities' real edge in adopting artificial intelligence is not new tools but the institutional intelligence and data they already possess. The piece frames higher education as well positioned to deploy AI because of the depth of knowledge held across faculties, archives and administrative systems, and urges institutions to build on that existing foundation.

An education foundation has distributed $30,000 in grants across Sweetwater Independent School District in Texas. The funds are spread among schools and programs in the district, providing additional support for classrooms beyond standard budgets. The announcement is drawing attention locally as communities highlight private contributions to public education.

The FINRA Foundation and the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) have selected the 2026 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellows. The fellowship program trains military spouses to become accredited financial counselors, helping military families manage finances while supporting spouses' careers. The new cohort announcement is drawing attention from military family and financial wellness communities.

Dr. Yan Tang of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has received a National Science Foundation Mid-Career Award, recognizing her work to advance engineering education. The award supports faculty who combine research excellence with teaching innovation, and the university announced the honor as a milestone in her efforts to improve how engineering is taught.

The National Guard Educational Foundation held its annual golf tournament, an event that raises money in support of National Guard educational and memorial programs while also building public awareness of the Guard's history and service. The fundraiser brings together supporters and members of the National Guard community each year.