The U.S. Department of Education has launched a federal investigation into Washington state’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) over policies that may violate key federal laws regarding parental rights and student privacy. The probe centers on a dispute with the La Center School District, which OSPI has pressured to adopt gender identity policies that require keeping students’ gender transitions confidential from their parents.
Illinois lawmakers are advancing House Bill 3247, which aims to protect non-citizen children from immigration enforcement while ensuring access to public education. Sponsored by state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, the measure would prohibit immigration enforcement actions in schools unless agents present a valid federal warrant.
The U.S. Department of Education unveiled the “End DEI” portal on Thursday, allowing parents, students, and teachers to report instances of sex and race-based discrimination in public K-12 schools. The initiative aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in federally funded institutions.
An Alabama school cafeteria worker has been fired for collecting donations to help pay for student lunches, sparking debate over whether her actions warranted termination.
A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate aims to assess the effects of smartphone use in classrooms as multiple states move to restrict the devices in schools.
The U.K. and Ireland are preparing for the arrival of Storm Éowyn, one of the most severe storms in recent decades. Forecasters have issued rare red warnings for wind, indicating a "danger to life" as gusts are expected to reach up to 100 mph (161 kph). The storm is set to make landfall on Ireland's west coast early Friday before sweeping northeast to Scotland and affecting much of the U.K.
A Georgia bill that ties property assessments to the rate of inflation is facing pushback from local government entities opting out of the measure. Approved by 63% of voters in November 2024, the bill aims to cap property tax increases, but some officials argue the restrictions could hinder their ability to fund essential services.
South Africa’s Chief Rabbi, Dr. Warren Goldstein, has launched a Counter-Terror Task Force to enhance the security of Jewish communities in the region.
