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Federal judge gives Ed. Dept. extension in mental health grant dispute

A federal judge has granted the U.S. Department of Education a new deadline of February 6 to decide on school mental health grant continuations, after the department failed to meet a December 30 court-ordered deadline. The extension follows a lawsuit from 17 states, including Washington, accusing the department of unlawfully discontinuing grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Despite state objections, Judge Kymberly Evanson ruled the court lacked authority to enforce broader compliance measures sought by the states. The department must now issue awards by February 11 and submit status updates by February 12, Evanson said, adding: “I want there to be no doubt that the department should continue its work at a rapid pace and to not await any adjudication."

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California
Los Angeles USD faces staff cuts

Los Angeles USD is warning of potential staff reductions and layoffs due to budget uncertainties. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho remarked: "It is not a foregone conclusion that people will lose jobs," emphasizing efforts to minimize impact. The district faces a projected deficit of $191m for the 2027-28 school year, driven by declining enrollment and rising costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to withhold $5.6bn in funding for K-12 schools adds to the financial strain. With LAUSD's enrollment down 43% since 2004, the district is among two-thirds of California school systems making budget cuts. Union leaders are challenging the district's outlook amid ongoing contract negotiations, as LAUSD seeks to balance its budget over the next three years.

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Texas
New initiative aims to combat book bans in schools

We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has launched the Unbanned Book Network to address the increasing number of book bans in U.S. schools and libraries. The initiative aims to donate books by banned authors and appoint Author Ambassadors to support school districts facing censorship. WNDB chief executive Dhonielle Clayton stated: "We're not only facing an ongoing literacy crisis in the U.S., we're also battling increased rates of censorship, which is infringing on our students' right to read." The program will initially target twenty under-resourced schools in states like Texas and Florida, where bans are most prevalent. This effort is part of a broader response to the surge in book bans, which has been documented by organizations such as PEN America and the American Library Association.

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Florida
New initiative aims to combat book bans in schools

We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has launched the Unbanned Book Network to address the increasing number of book bans in U.S. schools and libraries. The initiative aims to donate books by banned authors and appoint Author Ambassadors to support school districts facing censorship. WNDB chief executive Dhonielle Clayton stated: "We're not only facing an ongoing literacy crisis in the U.S., we're also battling increased rates of censorship, which is infringing on our students' right to read." The program will initially target twenty under-resourced schools in states like Florida and Texas, where bans are most prevalent. This effort is part of a broader response to the surge in book bans, which has been documented by organizations such as PEN America and the American Library Association.

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