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A Christian Right “Bill Mill” Aims to Get the Ten Commandments Into Classrooms
Experts say the campaign is part of a broader, well-organized, deep-pocketed assault on church-state separation.
Republicans Introduce Bill to Revoke the Charter of Largest US Teachers Union
They cited the union's pledge to “defend democracy against Trump's embrace of fascism” and cutting ties with the ADL.
Low-Income People Will Face Brunt of Trump’s Restart of Student Debt Collections
The US government, which restarted collections efforts in May, can garnish wages, tax refunds, some pensions, and more.
US Campuses Have Become the Newest Laboratories for Surveillance Technology
From Gaza to the US, military-grade surveillance tools are being deployed to monitor and punish student dissent.
Connecticut Pilots a Better Way for Unhoused Kids and Caregivers to Access Homes
Connecticut’s “Head Start on Housing” program could serve as a blueprint for other states nationwide.
Schools Are Going Underground to Avoid Trump’s Immigration Dragnet
No matter the strategy, the goal is the same: avoid potential federal audits, funding cuts, and closures.
Regulating AI Isn’t Enough. Let’s Dismantle the Logic That Put It in Schools.
AI in schools isn’t progress — it’s a sign of how far we’ve strayed from the purpose of education.
Schools Scramble After Trump Admin Withdraws $7B in Federal Education Funding
Lawmakers and advocates are calling the move an illegal act of impoundment, blocking funds already approved by Congress.
TX Families Sue to Stop Ten Commandments Requirement in Public School Classrooms
The co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation says Texas has no right to dictate how or whether kids worship.
Federal Budget Bill May Reduce Aid for Nearly 500,000 Texas College Students
A proposal in the House would cut the maximum Pell Grant award by $1,500 and remove eligibility for part-time students.