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The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) recently explained ongoing agency-wide efforts to increase efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and maintain rigorous merit review while advancing national STEM priorities. As part of NSF\u2019s organizational restructuring, EDU has reorganized from four divisions into two clusters, reaffirming its commitment to STEM education research, workforce development, and talent cultivation. Looking ahead, EDU plans to release broad, flexible funding opportunities that will accept proposals at any time to encourage innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent NSF investments highlight the agency’s focus on AI education, workforce development, EPSCoR research capacity, and next-generation STEM traineeships. 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