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- Federal officials demand New York school district bring back ‘Thunderbirds’ mascot after civil rights probe - The Trump administration demanded a Long Island school district restore its "Thunderbirds" mascot after a federal investigation found a civil rights violation.
- NEA insider blows whistle on 'toxic' culture and far-left politics inside teachers union: 'It's a cult' - NEA whistleblower reveals allegedly "toxic" political environment at the nation's largest teachers union, describing workplace as "cult-like" with a far-left agenda.
- School district in the hot seat amid fresh allegations of hiding students' gender transition - A new civil rights complaint targets Fairfax County Public Schools' Regulation 2603, which a group says instructs teachers to hide students' gender transitions from their parents.
- Virginia Dems introduce classroom DEI curriculum law on day 1 of legislative session - Virginia Democrats introduce HB 614 requiring DEI curriculum in schools, mandating instruction on "historically marginalized communities" across all districts.
- Former Iowa school superintendent arrested by ICE expected to plead guilty to federal charges - Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts is set to plead guilty to a pair of federal charges following his September 2025 arrest by ICE.
- Yale hosts controversial speaker Trita Parsi accused of promoting Iranian regime interests - Controversial Iranian American Trita Parsi to speak at Yale, sparking outrage amid deadly Iran protests that allegedly killed over 16,000 people.
- Quarter of US colleges could close in the coming years, university president warns of major transformation - University president warns up to 25% of U.S. colleges could close as higher education faces transformation amid rising costs and demographic shifts.
- Native American group vows Supreme Court fight over woke New York mascot ban - Native American advocacy group prepares to take constitutional fight over school name bans to Supreme Court, arguing New York's rule violates 14th Amendment rights.
- Students return to Brown University amid questions over security policies that enabled mass shooting - Brown University students return to campus after deadly shooting that killed two students, injured nine. New security measures implemented amid concerns.
- Experts warn Minnesota school closures after ICE shooting will harm kids for 'political points' - Minnesota schools close after ICE shooting sparks protests. Experts say political decision will harm students like COVID did. Remote learning returns.