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.

High school juniors in Kentucky will soon switch from the ACT to the SAT for their state-funded entrance exam, a change that drew protests during bidding. Officials note students can still take either test, both widely accepted for college admissions and scholarships.

AI is now firmly entrenched in classrooms, but student privacy rules haven't caught up. Chatbots can expose troves of personal data in ways few parents, students or teachers fully understand.

We need to create classrooms where reading is relevant, engaging and integrated into everything we do. Because when we do that, engagement and achievement follow.