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Esther Wickham

Esther Wickham is an education reporter for The Center Square.

Public Education
OpenAI launches teachers AI tools for classrooms

(The Center Square) – OpenAI has introduced a new free version of ChatGPT for teachers, as artificial intelligence continues to grow within education. The new platform offers educators a free… Read More

November 28, 2025
Public Education
Study: K-12 public spending nears $1 trillion in US

Despite a decline in enrollment, California is among eight states that spend the most per student Read More

November 24, 2025
Public Education
UMD student government votes to ban IDF speakers

(The Center Square) – The University of Maryland Student Government Association passed a resolution to ban all Israeli Defense Forces soldiers speakers from the university. The measure passed 25-0 with… Read More

November 13, 2025
Public Education
UC system mandates new gender-affirming care training

(The Center Square) – The University of California system has rolled out a new harassment prevention mandate requiring all students to complete training that affirms transgender policies — or face… Read More

November 4, 2025
Courts
Judge backs parents on gender secrecy policies in CA

(The Center Square) – A federal judge certified a class action lawsuit this week, representing all California parents and teachers affected by Parental Exclusion Policies on students’ gender identity, following… Read More

October 20, 2025