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Texas Social Studies Fight Demonstrates Growing Unease With Islam Among Conservatives
Muslim advocates wanted to include more information in the curriculum about the contributions of Islam.
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Chicago Mayor, K–12 School Leaders at Odds Over May 1 Anti-Trump Protest Plan
An opposition group says, ‘Chicago could stand alone as the ONLY major city shutting down schools for this.’
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Younger Students Drive Surge in Community College Degrees, New Report Finds
Of the 3.4 million graduates in 2024–2025, roughly 892,300 had previously earned a postsecondary credential.
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Appeals Court Won’t Block Minnesota Transgender Athlete Policy in Title IX Challenge
The lawsuit was brought by Female Athletes United, a nonprofit representing female athletes, with legal representation from Alliance Defending Freedom.
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Climate Organization Behind Anti-ICE Protests Is Leading May 1 School Walkout Plan, Parent Group Reports
The Sunrise Movement describes itself as an anti-Trump ‘climate revolution’ group that advocates socialism and an end to the two-party political system.
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Complaint Says American Medical Association Should End Minority Scholarships or Lose Tax-Exempt Status
The Do No Harm organization cites two U.S. Supreme Court rulings that prohibit racial discrimination or preferences in higher education admissions.
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Education Department Tosses Title IX Agreements That Pushed ‘Transgender Agenda’ in Multiple Schools
Previous administrations distorted the law to police discrimination based on gender identity, instead of sex for which it was intended, the agency said.
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Appeals Court Allows Iowa to Restrict Sexual, Gender-Related Content in Schools
The ruling allows the law to take effect while the case continues in lower courts.
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Judge Halts Effort to Require Colleges to Show Data on Race-Neutral Admissions
U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV says the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in showing the process was ‘arbitrary and capricious.’
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Trump’s 2027 Budget Request: What to Know
The president wants $1.5 trillion for national defense, an increase of $441 billion over 2026 spending.
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Education Department Opens Title IX Probe Into New Hampshire School District
A New Hampshire district is under review as federal officials examine compliance with sex-based protections.
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Major Tech Platforms, Meta CEO Named in 2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ Report on Exploitation Risks
The list includes Meta, Amazon, TikTok, Discord, and other platforms used by millions of children and teens.
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College Sports Faces a Reckoning Over Athletes’ Compensation
Until 2021, student players were not able to profit off their name, image, and likeness. A June 2025 settlement with the NCAA has sparked controversy.
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Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota’s In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The court found that Minnesota’s tuition laws did not discriminate against U.S. citizens.
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US Education Department Notifies Student Loan Borrowers of Repayment Plans
About 7.5 million enrollees in the Biden administration’s defunct SAVE plan will have to enroll in a legal repayment plan.
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Texas Social Studies Fight Demonstrates Growing Unease With Islam Among Conservatives
Muslim advocates wanted to include more information in the curriculum about the contributions of Islam.
|
Chicago Mayor, K–12 School Leaders at Odds Over May 1 Anti-Trump Protest Plan
An opposition group says, ‘Chicago could stand alone as the ONLY major city shutting down schools for this.’
|
Younger Students Drive Surge in Community College Degrees, New Report Finds
Of the 3.4 million graduates in 2024–2025, roughly 892,300 had previously earned a postsecondary credential.
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Appeals Court Won’t Block Minnesota Transgender Athlete Policy in Title IX Challenge
The lawsuit was brought by Female Athletes United, a nonprofit representing female athletes, with legal representation from Alliance Defending Freedom.
|
Climate Organization Behind Anti-ICE Protests Is Leading May 1 School Walkout Plan, Parent Group Reports
The Sunrise Movement describes itself as an anti-Trump ‘climate revolution’ group that advocates socialism and an end to the two-party political system.
|
Complaint Says American Medical Association Should End Minority Scholarships or Lose Tax-Exempt Status
The Do No Harm organization cites two U.S. Supreme Court rulings that prohibit racial discrimination or preferences in higher education admissions.
|
Education Department Tosses Title IX Agreements That Pushed ‘Transgender Agenda’ in Multiple Schools
Previous administrations distorted the law to police discrimination based on gender identity, instead of sex for which it was intended, the agency said.
|
Appeals Court Allows Iowa to Restrict Sexual, Gender-Related Content in Schools
The ruling allows the law to take effect while the case continues in lower courts.
|
Judge Halts Effort to Require Colleges to Show Data on Race-Neutral Admissions
U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV says the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in showing the process was ‘arbitrary and capricious.’
|
Trump’s 2027 Budget Request: What to Know
The president wants $1.5 trillion for national defense, an increase of $441 billion over 2026 spending.
|
Education Department Opens Title IX Probe Into New Hampshire School District
A New Hampshire district is under review as federal officials examine compliance with sex-based protections.
|
Major Tech Platforms, Meta CEO Named in 2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ Report on Exploitation Risks
The list includes Meta, Amazon, TikTok, Discord, and other platforms used by millions of children and teens.
|
College Sports Faces a Reckoning Over Athletes’ Compensation
Until 2021, student players were not able to profit off their name, image, and likeness. A June 2025 settlement with the NCAA has sparked controversy.
|
Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota’s In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The court found that Minnesota’s tuition laws did not discriminate against U.S. citizens.
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US Education Department Notifies Student Loan Borrowers of Repayment Plans
About 7.5 million enrollees in the Biden administration’s defunct SAVE plan will have to enroll in a legal repayment plan.
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