Education

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., have reintroduced legislation in Congress aimed at exposing foreign influence in America’s public schools. The TRACE Act would require public K-12 schools receiving federal funds to disclose any ties to foreign governments or entities of concern.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has introduced legislation that would ban the National Education Association (NEA) from influencing Congress, citing the union’s shift from education to radical political activism. The bill would require the NEA to certify annually that it has not lobbied lawmakers, or risk losing its congressional charter.

Federal judge dismisses ACLU challenge to Indiana’s intellectual diversity law, citing lack of standing and ripeness.

UW–Eau Claire professor suspended for one year after flipping College Republicans’ table on Election Day. He faces demotion and training.

The Trump administration launched a formal investigation into Duke University and its Law Journal this week, alleging discrimination under DEI-based selection policies that may violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Southern states like Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee are leading the nation in reading and math recovery after COVID-19.

Temple University is cutting jobs as it faces a major budget deficit driven by declining enrollment, rising costs, and reduced state funding.

William Bennett, the Secretary of Education during the Reagan administration, has registered as a foreign agent for Qatar.

A Middlebury College professor alleges that Trump’s education policies are compelling her to teach what she calls “lies” about gender.

The Penn State Board of Trustees approved the operating budget for the 2026‑27 academic year, including tuition hikes.