Axios looks at the growing number of school leaders working to reassure parents that it will not cooperate with moves by the Trump administration to bring immigration enforcement actions onto school campuses. The Trump administration has announced an end to the existing policy of avoiding such actions in schools, churches, hospitals, funerals and weddings, leading…

Texas lawmakers are set to allocate billions over the next two years for various initiatives, including a school voucher-like program, property tax cuts, and increased teacher pay. The initial budget drafts propose $1bn for education savings accounts, doubling the previous amount, reflecting a shift in support for such programs. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick emphasized the…

Recent research published in Education Next reveals that most U.S. high school students feel their teachers engage in discussions about controversial topics, including race and politics. The study, based on a survey of 850 students, found that over half reported hearing phrases like “Black lives matter” and “white privilege” in class. While 36% of students…

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…