Maryland federal judge struck down two Trump-era actions targeting DEI programs in schools and universities. She ruled the Education Department illegally threatened to cut funding, and the guidance has been on hold since April.

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become more popular among students, edtech companies such as Chegg and Macmillan are adapting by integrating AI into their platforms to stay competitive. While some students embrace AI for efficiency, others and their professors express concern that overreliance could weaken critical thinking and academic integrity.

Alaska’s rural schools are crumbling, with students learning in buildings plagued by leaky roofs, black mold and buckling walls. Despite lawmakers calling the conditions “heartbreaking” and vowing to act, vetoes and budget cuts have left several communities still waiting for help.

The new law brings sweeping changes, including national school vouchers, revised Medicaid and food assistance policies, and major overhauls to federal student loans and college funding.

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that students with disabilities don’t need a higher burden of proof to sue under federal disability law. The decision makes it easier for families to seek damages when schools fail to provide proper support.

Trump’s 2026 budget plan would cut and consolidate the McKinney-Vento program, threatening key services for 1.4 million homeless students and sparking concern among educators.

According to a new budget summary, the Trump administration wants to cut the Education Department's funding by 15%, while largely preserving the two most important federal funding streams to K12 schools.

House Republicans’ reconciliation bill, which creates a national school voucher program, is heading to the Senate. It would use federal tax credits to fund private school vouchers, even in states that oppose them.