A federal judge ruled the Education Department directive and its cancellation of hundreds of millions in funds for teacher training programs was unlawful. As reported by K-12 Dive, on September 17, 2026 a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDE) anti-diversity, equity and inclusion directive and its…
The American Psychological Association (APA) recommends that ed tech policies in school settings should not solely focus on screen time. Rather, policymakers should examine what students are doing on screens, what activities technology may be replacing, and whether it helps or hinders learning, APA said in a recent report. Other…
A September 14, 2026 filing as part of New York v. McMahon claims that the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) is withholding over 1,000 documents related to how the reductions-in-force (RIFs) of employees were planned and carried out. Led by New York, more than 20 states and the District of…
On September 11, 2026, it was announced that a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, a settlement was reached that stops the Trump Administration from dismantling AmeriCorps without warning in the future. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought by the multi-state coalition in response to the Trump Administration’s…
According to a new report from the Children’s Equity Project (CEP) at Arizona State University, harsh punishment and exclusionary discipline of young children has “zero positive outcomes” and can contribute to negative, long-term impacts like lower academic achievement and reduced likelihood of graduating from high school. The report also said…
As the number of special education complaints increases, some experts in the field and educators are wondering if artificial intelligence is playing a role in helping more families express their dissatisfaction with the services provided by their child’s school. Though the evidence is more anecdotal than empirical, this concern has…
The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) quietly released results of the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) for the 2023-24 school year, but redacted data collected on nonbinary students’ experiences. A tranche of federal data related to some LGBTQ+ students and their experiences in schools was withheld, even though the remaining…
According to a new report from LGBTQ+ student advocacy organizations Glisten and The Trevor Project, just under a third (32%) of transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse students missed at least one day of school in the month prior to being surveyed because they felt unsafe at school, according to a…
As reported by K-12 Dive, an August 26, 2026 social media litigation settlement between Meta and 52 states and territories looks to make sweeping changes to how youth interact with these platforms in efforts to reduce harm to youth mental health. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2023 and claimed…
On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) disseminated a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) informing school districts it will consider all mental health screenings and other student surveys, such as those related to sex behavior or attitudes, to be “required” by a school district even when presented as…
