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Education groups sue Trump administration over withheld federal funding

A coalition of education advocacy groups, including the National Center for Learning Disabilities, has sued the Trump administration, alleging the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Education unlawfully withheld congressionally appropriated funding for the Institute of Education Sciences. The lawsuit argues the administration has prevented the agency from spending funds approved by Congress, placing $793m for education research programs at risk of expiring on September 30, alongside $50m for the Comprehensive Centers program and additional funding for the Education Innovation and Research program, which expires later in the year. Plaintiffs say the funding freeze could have a devastating impact on education research, teacher support, and programs serving students with learning disabilities and high-need communities, while the Education Department said it remains committed to meeting its statutory obligations and supporting high-quality research.

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California
Mascot law spurs tribal dialogue

California schools are responding to the updated California Racial Mascots Act by retiring some Native American-themed names or securing tribal consent to keep them. Sanger High School retained Apache with permission from the Lipan Apache Band of Texas and North Fork Rancheria, and raised the Lipan Apache Band flag after Chief Richard Gonzalez said: “It gives us honor because you’re doing it in a respectful and honorable way.” Other districts, including Fresno Unified and Fullerton High School, are changing mascots after consultation. Assemblymember James Ramos, D-San Bernardino, said the issue “goes deeper than the name being changed,” emphasizing whether Native American students feel respected, included and able to succeed on campus.

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Texas
Vaccine rates on the rise

The Texas Tribune has launched a searchable database detailing the latest vaccination rates for school districts and private schools, revealing significant changes over the past year. Notably, the number of students exempt from required immunizations for conscientious or religious reasons has increased statewide. Kindergarten vaccination rates across the state and nation have dropped in recent years compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a concerning trend as exemption rates rise. Each school year, Texas public school districts and private schools report vaccination rates for required immunizations, which the state compiles into spreadsheets. The Texas Tribune has made this data easily accessible, allowing users to explore coverage rates for the 2025-26 school year and compare them to previous years. Vaccination rates can vary significantly between specific campuses and their respective districts, especially in areas with multiple elementary schools.

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Florida
Political ad sparks legal battle

The involvement of Republican School Board member Adam Cervera in a Democratic fundraising dinner advertisement has led to a contentious political campaign and a defamation lawsuit. Cervera, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is accused in a "Republican Voter Alert" text of misusing public funds for the ad, which he claims is false. He has filed a lawsuit against Michael Worley and the political action committee Making Democracy Work, seeking to remove the ad and prevent further false accusations. Cervera stated: “I’m not going to sit by while a political consultant knowingly spreads falsehoods to mislead voters.” The controversy began after the Broward School District's logo appeared in the ad for a Democratic event, prompting an investigation by the state Department of Education. Worley defended the claims, asserting that taxpayer money was used for the ad, a statement he stands by despite Cervera's denial of attending the event.

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