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Wyoming's Education Savings Account Program faces legal challenge
On June 20, 2025, the Partnership for Educational Choice, a collaboration between EdChoice and the Institute for Justice, filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit concerning Wyoming's Education Savings Account (ESA) program.
PTA urges Congress: Prioritize family well-being in upcoming budget decisions
The National PTA has issued a statement urging Congress and the Administration to prioritize the well-being of families in upcoming budget decisions.
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Partnership intervenes in lawsuit over Wyoming's education savings account program
The Partnership for Educational Choice, a collaboration between the Institute for Justice (IJ) and EdChoice, has announced its plan to intervene in a legal case concerning Wyoming's Education Savings Account (ESA) program.
AFT president condemns treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla at press conference
AFT President Randi Weingarten has responded to an incident involving U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, who was tackled and handcuffed by federal officials during a public press conference in his home state.
New Hampshire expands school choice with new education savings account law
Today, New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed SB 295 into law, expanding the state's Education Freedom Account program to include all K–12 students.
AFT president criticizes Trump administration's response to LA immigration protests
AFT President Randi Weingarten has expressed her views following the Trump administration's actions in Los Angeles, where activists were arrested and the National Guard was deployed to address immigration protests.
Defending Education seeks en banc review in Croton-Harmon school district lawsuit
Defending Education, a membership association advocating for the rights of K-12 students, has filed an en banc petition in its lawsuit against the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District.
CareerWise launches national initiative to expand youth apprenticeships
CareerWise and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have announced a new initiative called the Education and Apprenticeship Accelerator.
Breakthrough Montessori teachers form union under DC Alliance
Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., has seen its teachers and non-supervisory staff vote to form a union under the DC Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff (DC ACTS).
OFT criticizes DoDEA's decision on cutting key educational roles
The Overseas Federation of Teachers (OFT), representing educators in public schools on Department of Defense military bases across Italy, Spain, Bahrain, and Turkey, has expressed strong opposition to the Department of Defense Education Activity's...
AFT president reflects on five years since George Floyd's death
On the eve of the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten released a statement reflecting on the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Broward College professor awarded 2025 Higher Educator of the Year
The National Education Association (NEA) has announced that Dr. Teresa M. Hodge, a mathematics professor at Broward College in Florida, will receive the 2025 Higher Educator of the Year award.
Supreme Court rejects taxpayer-funded virtual religious charter school
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided against the establishment of a taxpayer-funded virtual religious charter school, maintaining the decision of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Supreme Court upholds ban on religious charter schools funding
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in a 4-4 ruling concerning two cases: Oklahoma Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.
Court halts Trump administration plan to downsize education department
A coalition of educators, school districts, and unions has secured a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's attempt to significantly reduce the workforce of the Department of Education.
Supreme Court's split decision affirms status of public charter schools
The U.S. Supreme Court has reached a 4-4 decision in the case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, leaving the lower court's ruling intact.
AFT president criticizes house reconciliation bill calling it a betrayal
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten has voiced strong opposition to the recent reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives.
NEA criticizes House passage of budget reconciliation bill impacting education
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Administration's budget reconciliation bill.
AFT president condemns antisemitic murders of Israeli diplomats in DC
AFT President Randi Weingarten released a statement following the murder of two Israeli diplomats in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred during an event organized by the American Jewish Committee, aimed at engaging young diplomats with IsraAID,...
AFT criticizes appointment of Marva Johnson as FAMU president
On May 21, 2025, AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram released a statement regarding Marva Johnson's appointment as the new president of Florida A&M University (FAMU).