More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way
Read full article: More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the wayMore kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool in the U.S., 1.8 million of them the last school year.
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
Read full article: Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rulesA U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
Read full article: Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of TexasBillionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin.
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the YearA high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability
Read full article: Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disabilitySome of the harshest words that President Donald Trump has used against a leading Democratic rival aren't about political differences but rather a learning disability.
States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech
Read full article: States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speechA new law named after Charlie Kirk is encouraging Tennessee teachers to include the positive impacts of religion in American history classes.
1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored
Read full article: 1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honoredOne year after a shooting at Florida State University left two people dead and six others injured, the campus is pausing to remember — while investigators, lawmakers, and university leaders continue working to understand what happened and prevent it from happening again.
This proposed rule could bar undocumented immigrants from 28 state colleges in Florida
Read full article: This proposed rule could bar undocumented immigrants from 28 state colleges in FloridaUndocumented immigrants would be barred from admission to state colleges under a proposed rule by the Florida Department of Education.
Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
Read full article: Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concernsA push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate.
Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned
Read full article: Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturnedA former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges in connection with the sexual assault of several patients over his career, after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year.
Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year
Read full article: Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this yearHampshire College, which includes documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced it is closing later this year.
Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches
Read full article: Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coachesThanks to money and technology, the MLB and NCAA versions of baseball have never been more similar.
Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff
Read full article: Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staffLos Angeles schools avoided a strike as the school district and the union representing support staff reached a tentative deal.
Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pat's Run
Read full article: Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pat's RunPat's Run began in 2004 as a way to honor the legacy of Pat Tillman, who walked away from an NFL career to serve his country in the wake of Sept. 11.
Want a say in the next president of UNF? Public invited to weigh in at listening session Friday
Read full article: Want a say in the next president of UNF? Public invited to weigh in at listening session FridayThe University of North Florida is asking the public to weigh in Friday as it continues a nationwide search for its next president.
Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries
Read full article: Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US librariesPlaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures against a library funding agency have settled with the Justice Department.
Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing
Read full article: Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firingLeaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion
Read full article: Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old DominionArmy ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time.
Minnesota districts ask judge to restore limits on immigration enforcement near schools
Read full article: Minnesota districts ask judge to restore limits on immigration enforcement near schoolsTwo Minnesota school districts and the state’s main teachers union have asked a federal judge to block a Trump administration change in policy that gave immigration authorities a freer hand to conduct enforcement actions in and near schools.
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
Read full article: Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ousterFired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells The Associated Press in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue.
Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules
Read full article: Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rulesA U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for suspected smuggling of biological samples.
Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit
Read full article: Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quitOfficials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system’s president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
Read full article: Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schoolsThe Education Department says it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
A school bus camera program became a bungled mess in Miami-Dade. It’s coming to Duval next: Florida Trib
Read full article: A school bus camera program became a bungled mess in Miami-Dade. It’s coming to Duval next: Florida TribThe cameras are supposed to capture footage of motorists who drive past stationary school buses with their “stop arm” extended, a violation of state law in most instances.
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
Read full article: Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classesAn appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions
Read full article: Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissionsA federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions.
