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- 1Outdated intelligence blamed in deadly U.S. strike on Iranian school▼Seven months later: How outdated intel contributed to the deadly U.S. strike on an Iranian school
A CNN report examines how outdated intelligence contributed to a deadly U.S. military strike on a school in Iran seven months earlier. The account revisits the incident and the role stale information played in the lethal attack, prompting renewed questions about targeting procedures and accountability for civilian deaths.
- 2U.S. Department of Education ends Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students▼UPDATE: U.S. Department of Education ends Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students
The U.S. Department of Education has moved to end Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students, according to an EdSource report. The decision affects how federal sex-discrimination rules apply in schools and colleges nationwide. Education advocates and student groups are expected to challenge the change, while it has reignited debate over civil rights protections in American education.
- 3Trump's immigration crackdown harming children, including US citizens●How Trump’s immigration crackdown is harming children — including U.S. citizens
Reports from The 19th News and other outlets say the Trump administration's immigration enforcement is causing harm to children, including US citizens. The reporting points to family separations, detention and fear of raids disrupting children's schooling, health care and family stability. Critics say citizen children are being caught up in policies aimed at undocumented immigrants, while supporters argue enforcement is necessary and that harms are overstated.
- 4Senate passes Ted Cruz bill targeting NCAA college sports rules●U.S. Senate passes Ted Cruz’s college sports bill that seeks to rein in NCAA “chaos”
The U.S. Senate has approved a college sports bill sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, aimed at reining in what he calls 'chaos' in the NCAA. The legislation marks a rare congressional intervention in college athletics, and attention now turns to whether the House will take it up and what it would mean for student athletes and the governing body.
- 5How China and Canada beat the U.S. in educating poor kids●Q&A: How China and Canada beat the U.S. in educating poor kids
A new Q&A examines how China and Canada outperform the United States in educating children from low-income families. The discussion, reported by NJ Spotlight News, explores what factors explain the gap and what lessons the U.S. school system might draw from those countries' approaches to supporting disadvantaged students.
- 6Notre Dame Law Brief Urges Supreme Court to Review Religious Exclusions in Education Funding▼Notre Dame Law Amicus Brief Urges Supreme Court to Address Religious Exclusions in Higher Education Funding
A Notre Dame Law School amicus brief is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the question of religious exclusions in higher education funding. The filing argues that programs excluding religious institutions or students from otherwise available public funding raise constitutional concerns and warrant the Court's attention. The brief adds to ongoing legal debate over equal treatment of religious organizations in government benefit programs.
- 7Bay Area private school jumps to top 10 in US ranking▼Bay Area private school cracks top 10 in new U.S. ranking — after landing No. 187 last year
A Bay Area private school has broken into the top 10 of a new U.S. national ranking, a dramatic rise after placing 187th the previous year. The leap makes it one of the biggest climbers among American private schools and is drawing attention from parents and educators weighing elite school options in the San Francisco region.