Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employeesThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Most teens — and girls especially — see college as key to jobs and life skills, AP-NORC poll says
Read full article: Most teens — and girls especially — see college as key to jobs and life skills, AP-NORC poll saysA recent AP-NORC Teen Poll poll shows most U.S. teenagers prioritize graduating from college, with 70% of girls and 54% of boys considering it important.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Read full article: More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer fundingMore than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
LIST: 2025 Back-to-School events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: LIST: 2025 Back-to-School events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaWe’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.
Tired of put-downs, Tennessee town corrects the record with play about the Scopes trial it hosted
Read full article: Tired of put-downs, Tennessee town corrects the record with play about the Scopes trial it hostedA small town in Tennessee courted national publicity a century ago when it recruited a local teacher to challenge a state law banning the teaching of evolution.
Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says
Read full article: Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration saysThe Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.
Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy
Read full article: Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policyThe Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy.
Jacksonville councilman talks Emerald Trail funding loss, Duval schools HQ debate
Read full article: Jacksonville councilman talks Emerald Trail funding loss, Duval schools HQ debateJacksonville City Councilmember Matt Carlucci said he was “upset” when he learned a federal funding request for the Emerald Trail was removed from Trump’s budget bill. But he remains optimistic about the project’s future.
George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdown
Read full article: George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdownThe Trump administration on Thursday opened a civil rights investigation into the hiring practices at George Mason University, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public university.
A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools rages
Read full article: A century after a man was convicted of teaching evolution, the debate on religion in schools ragesThe 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee, where a teacher was prosecuted for teaching evolution, continues to influence debates on religion in public schools.
Report on curbing antisemitism in Australia recommends threatening university funding
Read full article: Report on curbing antisemitism in Australia recommends threatening university fundingA report is recommending Australian universities lose government funding unless they address attacks on Jewish students and for potential immigrants to be screened for political affiliations.
Could first ‘A’ grade for DCPS bring more families to Jacksonville? A realtor thinks so
Read full article: Could first ‘A’ grade for DCPS bring more families to Jacksonville? A realtor thinks soThe Duval County School Board’s recent achievement of its first-ever “A” grade could be the beginning of potential growth for Jacksonville’s housing market.
Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship program
Read full article: Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship programDartmouth College and the University of Notre Dame say they're ending their participation in a Chinese scholarship program.
What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans
Read full article: What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest AmericansThe impact of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that's particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net.
All 14 schools in Nassau County received an ‘A’ rating for the 24-25 school year; district ranked No. 1 for entire state
Read full article: All 14 schools in Nassau County received an ‘A’ rating for the 24-25 school year; district ranked No. 1 for entire stateThe Nassau County School District made history in the 2024-2025 school year. Based on the latest rankings released by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Nassau County was ranked the number one school district in Florida, earning an “A” rating for every single school in the district.
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans
Read full article: Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plansOklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione has announced that the upcoming academic year will be his last in charge of the department, with an official retirement planned for June 2028.
DCPS’s headquarters building is currently up for sale. A councilman wants school leaders to it move downtown
Read full article: DCPS’s headquarters building is currently up for sale. A councilman wants school leaders to it move downtownCouncil Member Matt Carlucci is set to file a resolution urging the Duval County School Board to further consider Downtown Jacksonville as the location for its future consolidated administrative headquarters.
DCPS earned an ‘A’ grade for the first time in history. But district leaders say there’s still work to be done
Read full article: DCPS earned an ‘A’ grade for the first time in history. But district leaders say there’s still work to be doneAfter Duval County Public Schools earned an “A” grade for the first time in history, Superintendent Christopher Bernier praised the district’s efforts to achieve that milestone.
Federal funding freeze threatens after-school programs in Northeast Florida
Read full article: Federal funding freeze threatens after-school programs in Northeast FloridaThousands of families in Northeast Florida face cuts to after-school and summer programs due to a federal funding freeze affecting education and food assistance grants.
Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear
Read full article: Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fearPresident Donald Trump is revamping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, sparking concerns it could become a tool for political retribution.
DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performed
Read full article: DCPS went from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’ district this year. Here’s how all Northeast Florida school districts performedFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday afternoon in Jacksonville.
North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
Read full article: North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.
A Q-tip and spotless car were key evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to murders of 4 Idaho students
Read full article: A Q-tip and spotless car were key evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to murders of 4 Idaho studentsThe man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 pleaded guilty, capping a mystifying murder case that's long captured the nation's attention.
Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says
Read full article: Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration saysThe Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.”.
Columbia University student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university says
Read full article: Columbia University student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university saysA politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University’s data systems last week, stealing student records and causing widespread disruptions.
Jacksonville organizations continue to push back against DCPS’s updated DEI policy
Read full article: Jacksonville organizations continue to push back against DCPS’s updated DEI policyJacksonville community members remained persistent in sending a message to the Duval County School Board about their disapproval of recent changes to the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion policy.
DCPS approves ‘Duval Reimagine’ initiative that will reshape school infrastructure, student distribution
Read full article: DCPS approves ‘Duval Reimagine’ initiative that will reshape school infrastructure, student distributionThe Duval County School Board approved a comprehensive initiative called “Duval Reimagine,” which is aimed at reshaping the district’s approach to school infrastructure and student distribution.
NCAA's House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt out
Read full article: NCAA's House settlement era begins, shaking up college athletics as some schools opt outThe NCAA’s House settlement era has launched, with athletic programs across the country free to start paying millions to their athletes in the biggest change in the history of college athletics.
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office increasing enforcement, education for e-bike riders after increase in accidents
Read full article: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office increasing enforcement, education for e-bike riders after increase in accidentsThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it is stepping up its enforcement of violations on e-bikes and education for riders of all ages.
UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
Read full article: UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes caseThe University of Pennsylvania has changed three school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more
Read full article: Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and moreThe Trump administration is withholding more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more.