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A Washington school district faces a federal lawsuit after a student claims officials showed “religious animus” and violated her Christian faith, sparking debate over students’ rights.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is pushing back against a proposed change to state SOL standards that would remove references to George Washington as the “Father of Our Country.”
Hundreds of Mexican children cross the border daily to attend U.S. schools, navigating early-morning commutes, strict checks and identity questions in pursuit of better education.
Lake Washington School District’s website was hacked, displaying racist, derogatory messages. Officials quickly removed the content, launched an investigation, and notified families.
The US-China Education Trust has relocated its operations to George Washington University, marking a new phase in academic and cultural collaboration between the United States and China.
Once unrivaled, U.S. universities now face eroding prestige as public funding wanes, costs soar, and global competitors rise, raising alarms about the nation’s academic future.
A New York mother withdrew her children from school after a Pride-themed video was shown without prior notice, claiming she felt “insulted” and no longer trusted school leadership.
Washington state has filed suit against the Trump administration’s Education Department, alleging it illegally restricted student loan relief and violated protections for defrauded borrowers.
A Florida school board long seen as a battleground in national culture wars has lost its conservative majority, signaling a shift in local education politics and parental rights debates.
In a rare win for Main Street, Washington has finally heeded cosmetology and barber schools, advancing reforms that could reshape licensing, training standards and career access nationwide.
The Biden administration has warned U.S. schools not to change discipline policies solely to reduce racial disparities, Reuters reports, stressing compliance with federal civil rights laws.
Pennsylvania has withdrawn a state-issued school guide after critics said its definition of Jew-hatred risked limiting discussion of Israel, igniting debate over antisemitism policy in education.
The Trump administration is seeking to end an American Bar Association role in accrediting law schools, arguing it limits competition and raises costs, according to a Reuters report.
The U.S. government is threatening to cut federal funding to two school districts over transgender student policies, intensifying the national debate over LGBTQ+ rights in public education.
The US Education Department is investigating five medical schools over admissions practices, examining potential discrimination and compliance with federal civil rights and Title VI regulations.
New data show Trump’s crackdown on foreign students has had little effect on U.S. college enrollment, challenging fears of a steep decline in international applicants.
Washington’s schools chief blasted a U.S. Department of Education probe as a “sham,” accusing federal officials of political maneuvering and misrepresenting state policies on student support.
A banner featuring the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk appeared on the Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., alongside images of Franklin, King, Sullivan and Booker T. on Facebook.
Police in Washington state arrested a 13-year-old boy after discovering detailed plans, weapons, and ammunition for a potential mass shooting, authorities told CNN, saying he had “everything ready to go.”
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to limit graduate student loans in nursing and other professional fields, halting changes that critics said would restrict access to advanced degrees.