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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...
Defending Education files complaint over ConVal school district's locker room policy
Defending Education (DE) has filed a civil rights complaint against the Contoocook Valley School District (ConVal), alleging violations of Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Trump order criticized for opening 401(k)s to risky private equity investments
The Trump administration has issued an executive order that allows private equity firms to access the retirement savings of millions of Americans.
National PTA awards grants to boost family engagement and student support initiatives
National PTA has announced the recipients of $70,000 in grants aimed at supporting family engagement and student well-being in schools across the United States.
Parents Defending Education rebrands to Defending Education, expands to higher education
Parents Defending Education, an organization that started in April 2021, has announced an expansion into higher education and a name change to Defending Education.
Charter Schools Program sees doubling of applications as demand rises
Applications for the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) have doubled in the most recent cycle, according to an announcement last week from the Department of Education.
Senate bill secures $500M funding for federal Charter Schools Program
The Senate has approved an appropriations bill that maintains funding for the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP), allocating up to $500 million to support the creation and expansion of high-quality charter schools.
AFT warns against expanding 401(k) access to risky private equity investments
A new report from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF) challenges the claims that private equity investments deliver strong returns for pension funds.
EdChoice seeks court intervention as parents defend Missouri scholarship program
EdChoice Legal Advocates has filed a motion to intervene as defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Missouri National Education Association (MNEA) that challenges the expanded Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program, known as MOScholars.
Unions urge universities to address racist remarks by Sequoia partner
Three prominent education union leaders have called on the University of Michigan and the University of California to take a stand against racist comments made by Shaun Maguire, a partner at Sequoia Capital.
New Schools for Alabama CEO discusses impact of charter schools before Senate HELP Committee
Earlier this week, Tyler Barnett, the CEO of New Schools for Alabama, addressed the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
National PTA voices concerns over Supreme Court ruling on Department of Education layoffs
The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has expressed significant concern over the recent Supreme Court decision permitting mass layoffs within the U.S. Department of Education.
Trump administration releases frozen federal K-12 funds amid pressure
According to media reports, the Trump administration will release the remaining $5.5 billion in delayed federal K-12 funding.
AFT President unveils education blueprint at national conference
Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), addressed 2,000 educators at the TEACH conference in Washington.