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- 1Outdated intelligence blamed for deadly US strike on Iranian school▼Seven months later: How outdated intel contributed to the deadly U.S. strike on an Iranian school
A CNN investigation reports that a deadly U.S. strike on a school in Iran seven months ago was based on outdated intelligence. The report examines how stale or inaccurate information contributed to the strike and its civilian casualties, raising questions about the military's targeting review processes and accountability in the aftermath.
- 2Education Department Formally Rescinds Biden Title IX LGBTQ+ Rule▼Ed. Dept. Officially Kills Biden Rule That Added LGBTQ+ Protections to Title IX
The U.S. Education Department has officially rescinded a Biden-era regulation that expanded Title IX sex discrimination protections to cover LGBTQ+ students. The move reverses one of the previous administration's signature education rules and reignites debate over federal civil rights protections in schools, with advocates condemning the rollback and supporters framing it as restoring the original scope of the law.
- 3U.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 ended Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students, according to a report from EdSource. Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in education, had been interpreted to cover sexual orientation and gender identity in recent years. The decision is expected to affect how schools handle discrimination complaints and has drawn reaction from educators and advocacy groups.
- 4Notre 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.
- 5Senate 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.
- 6How 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.
- 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.
- 8Education Department Recodifies 2020 Title IX Rule With Four Revisions▼U.S. Department of Education Recodifies 2020 Title IX Final Rule With Four Revisions
The U.S. Department of Education has recodified the 2020 Title IX final rule, incorporating four revisions. The move affects how schools and universities handle sexual harassment and discrimination complaints under federal civil rights law. Legal observers are watching closely as the changes come amid ongoing litigation and shifting federal policy on Title IX enforcement, leaving institutions to adjust their compliance procedures.
- 9University School earns high marks in U.S. News rankings●University School earns high marks in U.S. News’ Best High Schools
University School has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools rankings, earning high marks in the latest edition of the annual list. The honor places the school among top-performing high schools nationally. Details on its exact ranking and the criteria behind the recognition were not immediately provided.
- 10Higher Education Leaders Turn to AI to Reshape Colleges▼Higher Education Leaders Look to AI to Rethink How Colleges Work | Education | U.S. News
College and university leaders in the United States are exploring how artificial intelligence could change the way higher education operates, according to U.S. News & World Report. The discussion covers how AI might reshape teaching, administration and institutional structures as schools weigh both the opportunities and disruptions the technology brings to campuses.
- 11U.S. Education Department Restores 2020 Title IX Regulations▼U.S. Department of Education Formally Restores the 2020 Title IX Regulations
The U.S. Department of Education has formally moved to restore the 2020 Title IX regulations, reversing the Biden-era rules that had expanded protections for students alleging sexual discrimination. The 2020 rules, adopted under the first Trump administration, strengthened due process rights for those accused in campus sexual misconduct cases. The restoration will affect how schools and universities nationwide handle Title IX complaints and investigations.