May 29, 2026

The Office of Management and Budget issued proposed rules to implement an executive order requiring senior political appointees to decide federal grant awards. The proposal also ends prior efforts to cap indirect cost rates on grants. It primarily affects research funding distributed through federal agencies to higher education institutions. Key Points OMB rules place appointees […]

A 10-year-old student in a San Antonio public elementary school faced removal to a disciplinary alternative education program after bringing a child-safe knife to cut fruit for lunch. The incident occurred in September 2025 and caused the boy to miss most of his fifth-grade year. School officials applied zero-tolerance policies despite the knife being marketed

The Chicago school board voted to postpone renewing several Acero charter schools and six other charter campuses until next month. One Acero school, Santiago, was approved for absorption into Chicago Public Schools. The decision occurs amid ongoing turmoil in the local charter sector. Key Points Board delays renewals for Acero schools and additional charters Santiago

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation held its second meeting on May 28 to discuss a possible November referendum. The focus was on options to increase property taxes from 19 to 55 cents per $100 of assessed value. The proposal targets additional funding for Indianapolis Public Schools. Key Points IPEC discussed tax referendum options at May

The Philadelphia school board adopted a $4.6 billion budget that includes millions in spending cuts. Protests were held outside board headquarters against potential school closures, with City Council member Isaiah Thomas addressing the rally. Key Points Philadelphia school board approves $4.6B budget Millions in cuts included amid financial pressures Rally held protesting planned school closures