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House appropriations bill proposes $500M for Charter Schools Program in FY26
The House Committee on Appropriations has advanced the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2026.
AFT urges Congress to reject proposed 2026 education funding cuts
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has formally called on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee to reject the proposed fiscal year 2026 funding bill for the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.
Michigan State University recognizes new union for tenure system faculty
The Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF) at Michigan State University (MSU) has gained official recognition from the university, marking a significant development after years of organizing and legal challenges.
Defending Education supports ending affirmative action in apprenticeship programs
Defending Education (DE), a national grassroots organization, has signed a letter supporting the removal of discrimination and affirmative action plans in apprenticeship programs.
National PTA launches back-to-school week with grants for local programs
National PTA has launched its annual Back-to-School Week, aiming to connect families, schools, and communities as the new academic year begins.
Indiana University accused of racial discrimination in scholarship program
Defending Education (DE) has filed a formal complaint against Indiana University (IU), alleging racial discrimination in its federal funding-supported programs.
Defending Education files racial discrimination complaint against UC Berkeley
On April 9, 2025, Defending Education (DE), an organization opposing racial discrimination in schools, lodged a complaint against the University of California, Berkeley, citing alleged racial discrimination linked to a scholarship program.
Defending Education files complaint against University of Wisconsin over racial discrimination claims
The organization Defending Education has filed a complaint against the University of Wisconsin-Madison, alleging racial discrimination in violation of federal laws.
Complaint filed against SIUC for racial and sex-based discrimination in scholarships
On April 9, 2025, Defending Education (DE) filed a complaint against Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) with allegations of racial and sex-based discrimination in scholarships and other financial benefits.
House committee proposes $60M increase for Charter Schools Program
The House Appropriations Committee has approved a funding increase for the Charter Schools Program (CSP) in its fiscal year 2026 bill, raising the allocation to $500 million.
Second Lady Usha Vance visits Cherokee Classical Academy as part of focus on charter education
Second Lady Usha Vance visited Cherokee Classical Academy (CCA) in Cherokee County, Georgia last week.
AFT urges members nationwide to join boycott against retailer over rollback on DEI commitments
On Labor Day in Chicago, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) announced its participation in a nationwide boycott against Target.
BASIS Tucson North educators ratify first union contract at Arizona charter school
BASIS Tucson North educators have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, becoming the only unionized charter school in Arizona, according to AFT Local 6627, Arizona Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff (AZ-ACTS).
AFT criticizes Medicare's use of AI for medical procedure approvals
A new Medicare pilot program will use artificial intelligence to help decide whether certain medical procedures, including spine surgeries and steroid injections, are approved or denied.
AFT leaders respond after fatal school shooting in Minneapolis
Two children were killed and more than a dozen injured in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, prompting responses from national education leaders.
Charter schools lead U.S. News ranking with increased presence among top high schools
For the second consecutive year, charter schools have secured the top two spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of public high schools for 2025-2026.
Federal court blocks Trump-era directives affecting public school curriculum
A federal court has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to require school districts across the United States to censor certain lessons, abandon student support programs, and certify compliance with an interpretation of civil rights...
National PTA recognizes hundreds of schools for excellence in family-school partnerships
National PTA has recognized 330 PTAs and schools across the United States, as well as Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools in Europe, as 2024-2026 National PTA Schools of Excellence.
AFT criticizes Trump’s federalization of D.C. police amid low crime rates
AFT President Randi Weingarten has responded to President Trump’s recent decision to federalize the Washington, D.C., police and deploy the National Guard in the city.
AFT leaders criticize new federal order on college admissions data
Leaders from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) have issued statements in response to President Donald Trump’s recent directive that requires colleges and universities to disclose...