Ramaswamy accuses Acton of ‘lying’ about attack ad, but court records contradict mother’s claim – as it happenedThis live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email With less than two weeks until the midterms, my colleague Jonathan Freedland and Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan are answering your questions in this week’s episode of Politics Weekly America. They break down the final stretch ahead of these hugely consequential elections, that will…The Guardian2d agoWhole story →CultureEducation
Edsource: Newsoms Dilemma: Join Or Spurn New Federal School Choice ProgramEdSourceSFGATE2d agoWhole story →Education
At a Texas high school football game, fans offer a glimpse into evolving politicsWe talk with voters at a Texas high school football game at the tailgate, in line at the concession booth and in the stands to hear about the issues that matter to Texans this cycle.NPR2d agoWhole story →Education
10/15: CBS Evening NewsAt least 4 killed in school shooting: sources; Vance addresses corruption in town hall.CBS News2d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationschool shooting
The Big Surprise in the Federal School Voucher ProgramWhether on purpose or by accident, the Trump administration’s new voucher program could do something it never promised to do: help public schools. It’s a bit of a surprise from the White House that promised to abolish the Department of Education and then dismantled large parts of it. But under rules released this month by the US Treasury Department, the…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →EducationEconomy
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, new Alabama School of Healthcare SciencesGov. Kay Ivey awarded $27 million in Public School and College Authority funding to two educational institutions.AL.com1d agoWhole story →HealthEducationKay Ivey
Beth Bosworth for Maine Senate District 18 | LetterI have two grown children who went to public school. I worked for the Oxford Hills School District for over a decade and now work at Bates College. I have seen the importance of a good education from the point of view of a parent, substitute teacher, special education secretary and now at Bates. A […]Portland Press Herald1d agoWhole story →Education
Here’s what people are saying about Ann Arbor schools’ trans policy debateAnn Arbor schools paused in the dispute with federal authorities over its transgender policy. But the scrutiny hasn’t stopped.M Live Michigan1d agoWhole story →JusticeEducation
Federal appeals court clears way for Mississippi schools to enforce DEI banThe U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower-court ruling that prevented portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion from being enforced.Los Angeles Times1d agoWhole story →EducationJusticeS 5
You don’t have to convict a Trump aide to bankrupt oneSenator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) did a better job explaining ideologically driven lawfare than I have managed in years. Speaking at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics on October 13, she said she wanted “signature cases” going after not just President Trump but “the people who enabled him.” Then she explained who the message was really for:…The Blaze22h agoWhole story →Education
NYC Public Schools to Consider Merging Sites as Enrollment DropsLeaders of New York City Public Schools are working on plans to address declining student enrollment, which could include merging schools, Chancellor Kamar Samuels said in an interview.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →Educationnyc school enrollment crisis
‘We Gotta Know’ bill looks to make private schools getting public $$ more transparentA bipartisan bill introduced in the Ohio House would require private schools accepting vouchers to report enrollment, disability and homeless student data by grade level.cleveland.com6d agoWhole story →EducationBuildohio voucher program legislation
Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governorThe U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson after she refused to turn sensitive voter information over to the federal government, according to a letter sent by the agency's Civil Rights Division.Salt Lake City Deseret News2mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentdoj investigation of utah lieutenant governor
Chicago Public Schools enrollment drops by more than 11,000, accelerating long-term downward trendCPS enrollment has been on the decline for more than two declines. This year's drop of 11,500 students, one of the largest one-year drops in more than a decade, amid the federal immigrant deportation campaign. Most of the biggest enrollment drops came in predominately Latino neighborhoods.Chicago Sun-Times1mo agoWhole story →EducationJusticecps enrollment decline
What to know about the candidates running for Utah’s 3rd Congressional DistrictMeet incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell, who will face off on Nov. 3 for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat.Deseret News1d agoWhole story →Government
WATCH LIVE: Utah's U.S. House candidates Maloy, Udell meet for midterm debateUtah’s Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy will face off in a debate Friday against Democratic candidate Kent Udell as voters consider whom to send to the U.S. House.PBS News17d agoWhole story →GovernmentMike KennedyCeleste Maloyutah house debate
Federal Judge Blocks Utah's VPN CrackdownThe judge temporarily blocked the rule after finding it likely unconstitutional.Gizmodo27d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentutah age verification law ruling
Federal Reserve rate hike reflects inflation and faster growthPresident Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broader economic trends when it comes to longer-term borrowing costs, economists say.Chicago Tribune1mo agoWhole story →Economyfederal reserve rate hike
