Education

A historic wave of coordinated teacher strikes across 12 major US cities has affected more than 2 million students, as educators demand clear guidelines on AI implementation in classrooms alongside traditional concerns about compensation. Eight state legislatures have proposed emergency funding measures in response to the crisis.

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to withhold Title I funding from schools with diversity programs, citing First Amendment violations. The ruling preserves billions in critical education funding as 31 Republican-led states mount a challenge, escalating a constitutional battle over federal authority in education.

Columbia University's decision to suspend pro-Palestinian student protesters has catalyzed demonstrations at nearly 140 campuses across 45 states, while civil rights organizations challenge the university's enforcement actions as violations of student rights and due process.