NYC schools sue Trump admin over $47M funding cuts tied to transgender policies

New York City has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration wrongfully intends to revoke $47 million in education grants over the city’s transgender policies. City officials argue the funds were already promised and that federal authorities have misread civil rights laws. The outcome could influence both school finances and broader educational rights.

NYC schools sue Trump admin over $47M funding cuts tied to transgender policies

Oklahoma abandons requirement for Bibles in every classroom – Thu, 16 Oct 2025 PST

Oklahoma’s Department of Education has reversed a 2024 mandate that required teachers to keep the Christian Bible in every classroom and incorporate it into lesson plans. The directive had been challenged for its constitutionality, leading to an official rescission in 2025.

Oklahoma abandons requirement for Bibles in every classroom – Thu, 16 Oct 2025 PST

Oklahoma Voice: New state superintendent has ‘no plans to distribute Bibles’ in Oklahoma public schools

Oklahoma’s new state superintendent announced there will be no Bibles or biblical curriculum distributed in public schools, reversing the stance held by his predecessor, Ryan Walters. The shift, revealed in Oklahoma City, underscores a significant policy change for the state’s education system.

Oklahoma Voice: New state superintendent has ‘no plans to distribute Bibles’ in Oklahoma public schools

Opinion | Basic support for St. Paul schools is up to voters again

St. Paul voters are once again tasked with supporting their public schools through an operating levy referendum. The article highlights the importance of investing in children’s futures and urges residents to “vote yes” this fall to safeguard vital education services.

Opinion | Basic support for St. Paul schools is up to voters again

Senate passes bill to make participation in youth risk survey subject to parental opt-in

The Senate has passed a bill mandating parental opt-in for a youth risk survey conducted in public schools, leaving the future of the survey uncertain as it heads to the governor’s desk.

Senate passes bill to make participation in youth risk survey subject to parental opt-in

Change to Iowa’s anti-bullying statute headed to Gov. Reynolds

Iowa’s public schools may soon see a change in how they identify bullying, as new legislation heads to Governor Kim Reynolds for approval. The proposed update to the anti-bullying statute aims to redefine bullying within the education system.