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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's administration withdrew a proposed Board of Health regulation that would have barred biological males from female-only sports teams and female-designated spaces. The withdrawal occurred July 30, 2026, but was not publicly announced, ending a rulemaking process begun under former Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Columbia University still restricts campus access with ID gates years after anti-Israel protests and an encampment, and students say the continued lockdown is outdated and harmful. The article notes dwindling protest activity, a Trump administration funding cut, and a new university committee weighing whether to reopen the gates.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will opt the state into a federal tax-credit scholarship program created under President Trump’s Education Freedom Tax Credit, despite opposition from teachers unions and public-school advocates. The program would let donations fund scholarships for public, parochial and private school students; unions call it a backdoor privatization scheme while Hochul’s office and supporters say it uses private donations and does not divert public-school funds.
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A news report criticizes an op-ed defending the University of California's test-blind admissions despite professors' warnings that students lack basic math skills. It frames the op-ed as prioritizing diversity and access over academic excellence.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon is backing a national Let Teachers Teach Coalition intended to reduce federal education bureaucracy and bypass teachers unions by returning decision-making to local classrooms and districts. The piece frames the effort as cutting red tape and empowering educators against regulatory burdens.
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In an opinion piece, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promote the Trump administration's school nutrition agenda, including a proposed school meals rule and $25 million in farm-to-school grants. They frame the effort as a MAHA and America First initiative to improve children's health through whole foods and local farm sourcing.
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A University of Utah student presented College Republicans with a cake reading "Happy Kirkiversary" on the anniversary of Charlie Kirk's murder. The university is investigating two College Republicans for misconduct after one posted the photo, sparking online backlash.
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Patrick McEnroe argues in a new op-ed that college tennis rosters have become dominated by international players, shrinking opportunities for American juniors who rely on college teams as a development pathway. He urges the NCAA and Congress to clarify what these programs are for, while expressing unease about a federal roster cap.
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A new analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute finds that eight of the ten lowest-scoring states on early literacy policy have strong teachers’ unions, while several Republican-leaning, weak-union states rank highest. The article frames teachers’ unions as a primary obstacle to reading instruction and contrasts red and blue states accordingly.
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Labour has been accused by the GMB union of redirecting pension savings for school support staff to fund a teacher pay rise, with the union calling the move 'disgusting' and saying ministers should be ashamed. The Department for Education says pension benefits are not reduced, while the NEU argues the funding shift is a win for a fully funded school workforce pay rise.
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Providence High School removed a memorial to Paul Sutton, a coach who died of cancer at 41, and installed a TV in its place. The school told his widow the tribute was no longer relevant, while supporters called the decision shameful and galling. The article emphasizes broken promises and the coach's legacy.
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The article argues that the Young Democratic Socialists of America is a radical youth wing of the DSA that indoctrinates students and promotes militant, anti-American tactics to gain political power. It links the group to Democratic primary upsets, unions, BLM, and figures such as Zohran Mamdani, framing the movement as a growing threat.