Education News

GOP lawmakers have advanced legislation that would restrict classroom materials and discussions related to LGBTQ+ identities and race in K-12 schools. The bills aim to codify elements of prior Trump administration executive orders on these topics. They target what sponsors describe as discriminatory equity concepts and gender ideology. Key Points Legislation restricts K-12 content on […]

The U.S. Department of Education proposed canceling certain IDEA data collections that track racial disparities in special education. Special education and disability advocacy groups responded with opposition, arguing the changes would reduce accountability. The plan aims to lessen reporting burdens on states and districts. Key Points Ed Dept seeks to drop select IDEA data collections

The article discusses Trump’s use of higher education grant competitions to promote workforce development and shift education authority back to states. Policy experts note these actions are legal but may disadvantage certain applicants. The approach aims to align federal funding with specific administration priorities. Key Points Trump leverages grant competitions for workforce and state-control priorities

Texas sends more than 100,000 students annually to disciplinary alternative education programs (DAEPs). These programs were established in 1995 to serve as an alternative to suspension for serious offenses amid concerns over school violence. An investigation examines their current use and outcomes. Key Points Over 100,000 Texas students are placed in DAEPs each year. DAEPs

A Garland, Texas honors student was disciplined for distributing flyers about a student walkout protesting ICE enforcement. The incident led to placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) described by critics as jail-like. The case illustrates broader Texas efforts to enforce stricter school discipline measures. Key Points Student disciplined for sharing protest flyers on

Florida lawmakers reached a budget agreement that reduces additional funding for the state’s top public universities. The deal also includes transferring the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida. These changes are part of broader state higher education policy adjustments. Key Points Budget deal reduces extra funding allocations to leading Florida

New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels stated that the city missed the mark with its draft AI guidelines. He indicated that stronger guardrails for artificial intelligence use are forthcoming. This comes amid backlash regarding technology in schools. Key Points Chancellor acknowledges shortcomings in initial AI draft guidelines. Stronger regulations on AI in NYC

Some schools reduced recess time in recent years. A growing movement seeks state mandates to restore recess, including for older students. Proponents cite benefits for student health and focus. Key Points Schools cut recess to prioritize academics and testing. Advocates seek laws requiring daily recess across grade levels. Efforts highlight tensions between mandates and local

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu withdrew as a speaker from Harvard Law School’s commencement due to a strike by unionized graduate students. The union viewed her decision as a victory for their cause. Her spokesperson expressed disappointment that she could not attend the event. Key Points Mayor Wu withdraws from Harvard Law commencement amid grad student

University of California faculty report that test-optional admissions policies have resulted in severely underprepared students in STEM programs. They are advocating for increased faculty oversight of the admissions process to restore standards. The concerns stem from policies implemented during the pandemic that de-emphasized standardized testing. Key Points UC faculty link test-optional policies to declining STEM