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- 1White House cancels health and education funds approved by CongressโWhite House cancels health, education funds approved by Congress
The White House has moved to cancel federal funding for health and education programs that had already been approved by Congress. The move, reported by Roll Call, raises immediate questions about the administration's use of rescission or impoundment authority and its implications for Congress's power of the purse. Critics are expected to challenge the cancellations, while the affected programs face uncertainty over whether the money will ever reach schools, hospitals and public health initiatives.
- 2Federal Court Ruling Advances Oklahoma Jewish Charter SchoolโFederal Court Ruling Paves Way for Jewish Charter School in Oklahoma
A federal court ruling has cleared a path for the opening of a Jewish charter school in Oklahoma, according to Education Week. The decision marks a significant development in the debate over religiously affiliated charter schools, which critics say violates church-state separation but supporters view as an expansion of school choice.
- 3Palantir Co-Founder Urges Less Judgment Over Deadly Iran School StrikeโPalantir's Co-Founder Wants Us Less Judgmental About Deadly Iran School Strike
Palantir's co-founder is drawing criticism after arguing that people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike on a school in Iran. The comments, reported by Mother Jones, have sparked debate over the ethics of the strike and the tech executive's framing of civilian casualties, with many readers pushing back against calls to soften moral judgment.
- 4Teachers unions push to renew California education taxโTeachers unions make pitch to renew California tax worth billions for education
Teachers unions in California are campaigning to renew a statewide tax that generates billions of dollars for public education. The unions argue the revenue is essential to fund schools and protect education programs, making the tax's renewal a key issue in the state's education funding debate.
- 5South Dakota governor candidates clash over data centers and schoolsโSouth Dakota governor candidates clash on data centers, education, economic development
Candidates for South Dakota governor have faced off in a debate covering data centers, education funding and economic development. The exchange highlighted differing visions for how the state should grow its economy and support public schools, with data center development emerging as a contested issue between the campaigns.
- 6California schools chief candidates compared on key education issuesโSee where California state superintendent candidates stand on major education issues
EdSource has published a comparison of where California's candidates for state superintendent of public instruction stand on major education issues. The side-by-side look covers the positions of those vying to lead the state's school system, giving voters a guide ahead of the election. It offers a breakdown of how each candidate differs on key policy questions affecting California schools.
- 7Barbers Hill ISD's $200 Million Education Foundation Faces ScrutinyโBarbers Hill ISD built a $200 million education foundation, now its structure is under scrutiny
Barbers Hill Independent School District in Texas built an education foundation worth roughly $200 million, and its structure is now coming under scrutiny. Reporting from Houston Public Media and Texas Public Radio highlights questions about how the foundation is organized and how its funds are managed, drawing attention from education watchers across the state.