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Students at Texas Tech University staged a mock funeral for academic freedom on Thursday, coinciding with a board meeting. The protest was in response to new university system policies introduced four weeks prior that censor content in women’s and gender studies. The event featured symbolic elements like wrapping a campus statue in black crepe paper. […]

Iowa’s House introduced controversial higher education overhaul bills earlier this year, but they failed to pass the Senate. Similar policy proposals have now emerged from the Board of Regents overseeing the state’s public universities. This development could lead to changes in university policies without full legislative approval. Key Points House bills on higher ed overhaul

Ed tech company Instructure, owner of the Canvas learning management system, confirmed a cybersecurity incident that exposed user data. The breach affected user names, messages, email addresses, and student ID numbers. No further details on the scope or remediation were provided in the announcement. Key Points Instructure acknowledged a data breach in its Canvas platform.

Some states are reconsidering their investments in private school vouchers amid budget concerns. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities recommends prioritizing financial support for public K-12 systems instead. This shift reflects ongoing debates about the allocation of education funds between public and private options. Key Points States evaluating voucher programs due to financial pressures

The article features a pop quiz testing knowledge of recent K-12 education stories. It highlights a cybersecurity incident at an ed tech company and new Department of Justice investigations into schools. The quiz aims to engage readers on key developments from the past week. Key Points Cybersecurity breach at an education technology firm New DOJ

A Trevor Project survey reveals that 9 in 10 LGBTQ+ youth report stress from policies related to their identity. Over half have experienced bullying, leading to significantly higher rates of suicide attempts compared to their peers. The report highlights the mental health impacts of such policies in educational settings. Key Points 90% of LGBTQ+ youth

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced her intention to opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship program as part of her budget plans. Hochul has previously shown support for public school choice options, including charter schools. This move aims to expand educational opportunities through tax incentives for scholarships. Key Points Gov. Hochul supports charter schools

The Trump administration has accused UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine of violating federal civil rights laws by giving illegal preferences to Black and Hispanic applicants in admissions. The complaint alleges that the highly selective program discriminates against other groups through these practices. This follows broader scrutiny of affirmative action policies in higher education. Key

The NCAA has approved an expansion of the March Madness basketball tournaments to include 76 teams. This change applies to both men’s and women’s divisions and was unanimously approved by the respective committees. The expansion will take effect starting in 2027. Key Points Expansion increases tournament field from 68 to 76 teams Applies to both

Hackers have once again targeted Canvas, a widely used learning management system in higher education, as reported in a May 7, 2026, article by Inside Higher Ed. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in educational technology platforms. Specific details on the attack’s scope or impacts were not provided in the excerpt. Key Points Canvas LMS