Federal immigration authorities are now authorized to arrest individuals in sensitive locations, including schools and churches, marking a significant policy shift. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman stated: “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave…

Natasha Trivers and Rashid Duroseau write in The 74 on the necessity for civic engagement in vulnerable communities to help them navigate policy changes around social safety nets, immigration, protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and other issues. They cite the examples of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and author Ta-Nehisi Coates, whose insights, they say “encapsulate…

In a growing bipartisan movement, governors from both the Republican and Democratic parties, including Arkansas’ Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California’s Gavin Newsom, are advocating for bans on student cellphone use during school hours. This trend, driven by concerns over mental health and classroom distractions, has seen at least eight states enact such measures. Surgeon General…

Researchers from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, George Mason University and City University of New York have found that students’ empathy and other social-emotional skills can be boosted by live theater. The authors of a study on the subject wrote: “Several significant findings suggest that when paired with educational pre- and…

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers has proposed a total operating budget of $2.98bn to the school board, which includes a request for a 6.5% increase compared to the previous year. This significant budget proposal aims to enhance educational resources and support for students. The school board is now reviewing the budget, which would…

As the Trump administration prepares for mass deportations, K-12 schools across the U.S. are taking steps to protect undocumented students and their families. Administrators and teachers’ unions are fostering relationships and providing resources to help those without legal status. Todd Quarnberg, principal of Herriman High School, expressed concern, stating: “he’s scaring the living hell out…