Arkansas is now the 21st state to receive Ed-Flex authority, and the 5th state to receive a Returning Education to the States waiver. The U.S. Department of Education has announced…
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Supreme Court Rules States May Exclude Transgender Athletes from Girls’ and Women’s Sports
The decision upheld state laws in West Virginia and Idaho. The Supreme Court found that state laws prohibiting male athletes who identify as transgender from participating in girls’…
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Education and Labor Departments Consider Applications for Civics Grants
Federal funds offered in honor of America’s semi-quincentennial. The Departments of Education and Labor are administering grants through the 2026 Fiscal Year competition for the American History and…
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Second Lady Announces 2nd Annual Summer Reading Challenge
She said that children can choose whatever topics they like. Second Lady Usha Vance has launched her annual summer reading challenge for school children to promote literacy across…
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Education Department Investigates NC School District for Title IX Violations
Congressman Harris thanks the education secretary for responding to his concerns. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the Cabarrus…
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USDA Opens Applications for Rural Business and Telemedicine Grants
The programs support economic development, workforce needs, and technology access in rural communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development announced that applications are open for Rural Business…
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House Passes Legislation Requiring Parental Consent for Student Gender Identity Changes
Measure addresses parental notification, federal funding limits, and policies affecting minors. The House of Representatives passed the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act last week. The bill, sponsored…
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Surgeon General’s Office Issues Advisory on Youth Screen Use and Digital Heath Risks
HHS provides guidance and tools to address harms from screen use in children and teens. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Surgeon…
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USDA Implements Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
President Trump signed the law in January that requires federal nutrition programs to offer whole and 2% milk. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the final…
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Education and Labor Departments Launch State Assessment Grant Competition
Federal agencies announce FY 2026 program to support state testing and accountability systems. The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition…
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