On June 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) announced four new interagency agreements, including new partnerships with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department…
The debate over the role of technology in classrooms is not new, but the pace and scope of legislative action recently has accelerated. These actions appear to be driven by…
AI tools have become part of the daily workflow for school administrators, board members, and staff, whether they are used to draft emails, organize information, or research questions that might…
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara, 609 U.S. ___ (2026).
The case arose from Executive Order…
Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Grants
In fall 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development sent a Notice of Non-Continuation of Grant Award for…
For more than three decades, the federal government maintained a policy restricting immigration enforcement operations at or near schools and other “sensitive locations.” That longstanding protection ended abruptly in January…
Understanding how courts interpret school policies is essential for today’s educational leaders, especially as issues involving gender identity continue to evolve.
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals…
On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) voted 2-1 to rescind its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace,” which had been approved in 2024. In…
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order #14280 (EO 14280), “Reinstating Commonsense School Discipline Policies.” This order directs the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Attorney General…
The enactment of Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code—part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21)—is one of the most significant developments in education-related tax policy in…