Educational Development (EDUC) News Today

Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) shares have risen after the company announced a strategic sale and leaseback of its Tulsa headquarters and warehouse facility. The transaction, at a price of $32.5 million, should bolster EDC’s liquidity and allow it to redeploy capital toward growth initiatives while continuing to occupy the same property as a tenant.

• Positive Sentiment: EDC executed a commercial real estate contract on August 18, 2025, to sell its Tulsa headquarters and distribution warehouse (the “Hilti Complex”) for $32.5 million and immediately lease it back, unlocking significant real estate value and enhancing liquidity. Educational Development Corporation Announces Sale and Leaseback Agreement of Headquarters and Warehouse Facility
• Neutral Sentiment: Article on supporting children with special education needs, outlining best practices for educators and parents. How to Support Children with Special Education Needs
• Neutral Sentiment: Howard County unveils a strategic plan to improve special education services, focusing on early intervention and community partnerships. Strategic plan outlines roadmap to better special education in Howard County
• Neutral Sentiment: The former Department of Education under President Trump rolls out new measures to expand school-choice programs nationwide. Trump Department of Education rolls out latest step to expand school choice nationwide
• Neutral Sentiment: Forbes Council article examines how accelerated degree programs can bridge the gap between education and employment, highlighting partnerships with industry. How Accelerated Degrees Can Close The Gap Between Education And Employment
• Neutral Sentiment: The U.S. Department of Education rescinds guidance on English learner services, prompting debate over support for non-native speakers. ‘It’s alarming’: Education Department revokes guidance on English learning services
• Neutral Sentiment: Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposes raising K–12 education standards in Ohio to improve student outcomes. Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to push education standards in Ohio
• Neutral Sentiment: Opinion piece argues that former President Trump’s education agenda echoes longstanding resistance to deep reforms in U.S. schools. Opinion: How Trump’s Power Push Echoes Resistance to Fixing Education’s Deepest Problems
• Neutral Sentiment: Sacred Heart Academy opens a new preschool to meet growing demand for early childhood education in its community. With its new preschool, Sacred Heart Academy rises to meet early childhood education demands
• Neutral Sentiment: Oregon warns that migrant worker education programs and services for their children could close without renewed federal funding. Oregon education programs for migrant workers, their children could close without federal funds
• Neutral Sentiment: Nebraska’s $1 billion Education Future Fund is projected to be depleted by 2028, raising concerns about the state’s long-term education financing. Nebraska’s $1B Education Future Fund could be depleted by 2028
• Neutral Sentiment: Louisiana’s state education board endorses AI integration in schools, prompting both excitement over innovation and concerns about implementation. Louisiana education board backs AI in schools, sparking excitement and concerns