Education Week

President Trump has cancelled roughly $100 million in education funding that Congress had already approved, according to Education Week. The move bypasses lawmakers for the second time in this area, drawing criticism that the administration is overriding congressional spending decisions. The cancelled programs and the legal grounds for the rescission were not specified in the report, but the decision is likely to intensify disputes between the White House and Congress over control of federal spending.

Lecturers at the University of Edinburgh have started a five-week strike in protest at planned job cuts and cost-saving measures. The industrial action is expected to disrupt teaching for students, with the university and union at odds over how to manage budget pressures. The strike adds to a wave of disputes over redundancies across UK higher education.

More school districts are moving to four-day school weeks, a trend drawing attention from parents and educators. Supporters point to savings on costs and potential benefits for teacher recruitment and retention, while parents weigh challenges like arranging childcare on the fifth day and concerns about lost instructional time. The shift is prompting families to ask how their schools' calendars, schedules and learning expectations could change.

Students at the Paul-Éluard high school in Saint-Denis have spent a week of mobilisation under the banner "On manque de tout" — "we're short of everything". The protest comes as a national call to block high schools is launched, with the movement continuing across Île-de-France. The action highlights grievances over a lack of resources and staff in schools serving disadvantaged areas, drawing attention to conditions in French public education.

Florida is holding a listening tour this week, giving residents a chance to weigh in on the state's newly drafted science education standards. The tour invites teachers, parents and community members to offer feedback before the standards are finalized, part of an ongoing public process over what students in Florida schools will be taught in science classes.

New federal rules governing education tax credits have been released, clarifying how the program will operate. Education Week reports that the guidance answers key open questions but leaves several details unresolved, and educators, families, and policy watchers are still sorting through what the rules will mean in practice.

Florida residents can weigh in on the state's new science education standards during a listening tour being held this week. The tour gives parents, teachers and community members a chance to offer feedback before the standards are finalized. No further details on specific locations or proposed changes were available.

The Week of Lifelong Learning (Week van het Levenslang Leren) will be organised from 1 to 7 October, putting education and upskilling in the spotlight in the Netherlands. The initiative highlights opportunities for adults to keep developing their knowledge and skills throughout their careers, a topic of growing attention amid rapid technological change and labour market shortages.

Calf care workshops are being held with a focus on starter intake and consistent nutrition for young dairy calves. The sessions aim to help farmers and caregivers improve feeding practices during the critical early weeks of a calf's life, when proper starter grain consumption and steady nutrient supply shape long-term health and productivity. Agricultural outlets report the workshops as part of ongoing producer education efforts.

India's Nifty index has fallen for eight consecutive weekly candles, a stretch of red weeks traders say mirrors past market patterns. Stock market educator Pushkar Raj Thakur highlighted the streak and asked what could come next, drawing heavy engagement from retail investors weighing whether the historical pattern points to a rebound or further declines.

One US state has put forward a plan aimed at improving early childhood special education services for young children with disabilities. The plan is being reported by Education Week, though the specific state and the details of the measures have not been widely detailed yet. The proposal covers how early intervention and preschool special education support could be strengthened.

Spotlight PA's weekly news quiz highlights two major Pennsylvania stories: the state House passed a significant election bill, and a historic donation was made to higher education in the state. The roundup invites readers to test their knowledge of the week's developments in Pennsylvania politics and civic affairs.

Hyde Park residents have a full week of community events ahead, according to the Hyde Park Herald's weekly roundup. The lineup includes a Science Fest, a Children's Book Fair, and a Critical Mass bike ride. The listing highlights the neighborhood's regular mix of family activities, educational programming, and cycling advocacy gatherings for locals to plan around.

A new report finds that 86% of Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who hold a bachelor's degree or higher attend church weekly. The figure stands out because highly educated Americans across most religious groups tend to attend religious services less often, making Latter-day Saints a notable exception, and a reporter covering the story said the number did not surprise her.