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    Trump administration gutted US education data collection●Trump administration gutted data collection on US educationYhnSportCricket181 h ago

    The Trump administration has sharply cut federal data collection on US education, including the testing and reporting that tracks student math and reading scores nationwide. The Guardian reports the rollbacks leave schools, researchers and policymakers with far less information about how American students are performing. Critics warn the country is now flying blind on education outcomes at a time when test scores were already a concern.

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    Senate passes bill restricting college athlete payments and transfers●Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfersβœ‰newsSportSports3 h ago

    The US Senate has passed a college sports bill that would place new limits on athlete payments and transfers, according to reports from major outlets. The legislation would rein in the name, image and likeness deals and freer transfer rules that have reshaped college athletics, marking a significant federal intervention in how student-athletes can be compensated and move between schools.

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    Palantir Co-Founder Urges Less Judgment Over Deadly Iran School Strike●Palantir's Co-Founder Wants Us Less Judgmental About Deadly Iran School StrikeYhnBusinessLabor9533 min ago

    Peter Thiel, co-founder of data-analytics firm Palantir, has drawn criticism for saying people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike that hit a school in Iran. His comments, reported by Mother Jones, sparked backlash over the civilian toll of the strike and the ethics of Silicon Valley leaders weighing in on Middle East military actions.

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    Education Department scraps 2024 Title IX rule●Education Department takes 2024 Title IX rule off the booksβœ‰newsLifeEducation5 h ago

    The US Education Department has formally removed the 2024 Title IX rule from the books, unwinding the Biden-era regulations that expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students and changed how schools handle sexual misconduct complaints. The move ends litigation over the rule, which courts had partially blocked, and shifts policy back toward the 2020 regulations while schools await further guidance.

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    The US Department of Education has rescinded Title IX guidance protecting LGBTQ students from discrimination, drawing swift backlash from civil rights groups and education advocates while conservative groups welcomed the move. Critics say the rollback leaves transgender and gay students without federal safeguards in schools, and legal challenges are expected as states and advocacy organisations weigh their response.

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    Senate Passes Historic Bill to Federally Regulate College Sports●The Senate just passed a historic bill to federally regulate college sports. What happens now?βœ‰newsSportSports9 h ago

    The US Senate has passed a landmark bill creating a federal framework to regulate college sports, a first at the national level. The legislation would reshape how the NCAA and universities govern athlete compensation, eligibility and transfers. Attention now turns to the House and what implementation will mean for athletes, schools and conferences nationwide.

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    Osteopathic medical colleges receive September 2026 accreditation decisionsβ–ΌAccreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – September 2026βœ‰newsHealthMedicine10 min ago

    The American Osteopathic Association has issued its accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine covering September 2026. The decisions determine which osteopathic medical schools meet the association's standards and can continue training future physicians. People in medical education are watching these outcomes closely, as accreditation status affects students, faculty, and the supply of doctors entering the US healthcare workforce.

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    Duke School of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman to step down in 2027β–ΌSchool of Medicine Dean Mary Klotman to step down in June 2027βœ‰newsHealthMedicine10 min ago

    Mary Klotman, dean of Duke University's School of Medicine, will step down from the position in June 2027. The announcement, reported by the Duke Chronicle, marks the end of a long tenure leading one of the top US medical schools. Discussion so far has focused on the timing of her departure and who might succeed her; her future plans have not been detailed in the initial reports.

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    Report: Over-Reliance on Palantir AI Behind US Bombing of Iranian School●Stupid Over-Reliance on Palantir AI Helped Lead to US Bombing of Iranian SchoolYhnWarMiddle East2247 min ago

    New reporting claims that excessive reliance on Palantir's artificial intelligence contributed to a US strike that bombed a school in Iran, reportedly hitting schoolgirls. The report, covered by Techdirt, criticizes the military's dependence on AI targeting tools in the strike decision. The story is drawing attention to the risks of automated systems in warfare and accountability for civilian casualties.

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    Senate passes 'Protect College Sports Act' overhauling college sportsβ–Ό'Protect College Sports Act': Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sportsβœ‰newsSportSports1 h ago

    The US Senate has passed the 'Protect College Sports Act', a major bill aimed at overhauling college sports. The legislation signals a significant federal intervention in how college athletics are governed, though details of the provisions and the vote's margin have not been reported in the available coverage. Reaction to the bill's passage is still developing, with broadcasters flagging it as a landmark change for collegiate athletics.

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    Marion Military Institute highlights path to service academiesβ–ΌMarion Military Institute provides military service academy pipelineβœ‰newsWorldDefense52 min ago

    Marion Military Institute in Alabama is being profiled for its role preparing students for the US military service academies, acting as an early pipeline into institutions such as West Point and Annapolis. The school's preparatory program helps cadets earn appointments and meet academic, physical and leadership requirements.

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    The US Senate has passed a framework allowing revenue sharing with college athletes, a major step in reshaping how NCAA student-athletes are compensated. The move follows years of legal and political pressure over name, image and likeness rights, and it is expected to trigger significant changes to the finances of college sports programmes nationwide.

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    Education Department finalizes rule recodifying 2020 Title IX regulationsβ–ΌDepartment of Education publishes final rule recodifying 2020 Title IX regulationsβœ‰newsLifeEducation1 h ago

    The US Department of Education has published a final rule recodifying the 2020 Title IX regulations, the federal rules governing how schools and colleges handle sex discrimination and sexual harassment complaints. The move puts the 2020 requirements into the Code of Federal Regulations, giving schools formal guidance on which Title IX procedures remain in force.

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    Parents are calling on the US Supreme Court to safeguard the right to religious education. The appeal, reported by The Center Square, centers on families seeking constitutional protection for faith-based schooling choices. Supporters view the case as a key test of religious liberty in education, while critics worry about the separation of church and state. The court's response could shape how states regulate or fund religious schools.

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    University of Scranton Climbs in US News National Rankings●A Royal Rise: Scranton Steps Onto National Stage in US News Rankingsβœ‰newsWorld11 h ago

    The University of Scranton is highlighting its rise in the latest US News & World Report rankings, stepping onto the national stage for academic standing. The Jesuit university in Pennsylvania, whose teams are nicknamed the Royals, framed the ranking jump as a milestone. Details on the exact position and the factors behind the improvement were not provided.

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    ICE Operation Near Colorado Springs Elementary School Sparks Concernβ–ΌICE operation near Colorado Springs elementary school raises concernsβœ‰newsWorldImmigration3 h ago

    US Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out an operation near an elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The proximity to the school has raised concerns among parents, educators and local officials about student safety and the impact of immigration enforcement near places where children gather. Details about arrests or the operation's scope have not been fully disclosed.

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    Education Department reinstates 2020 Title IX ruleβ–ΌDepartment of Education reinstates Trump administration’s 2020 Title IX ruleβœ‰newsLifeEducation5 h ago

    The US Department of Education has reinstated the Trump administration's 2020 Title IX rule, which governs how schools and colleges handle sexual discrimination and harassment complaints. The move reverses the Biden-era regulations that had broadened protections, returning to the 2020 standards including live hearings and higher evidentiary thresholds in campus sexual misconduct cases.

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    Reading Builds Empathy, Advocacy Group Argues Amid Book Bans●Reading is not just fundamental to learning; it helps us become better people. How so? One word: empathy. https:// actioMmastodonCultureBooks58 h ago

    EveryLibrary, a library advocacy organisation, is arguing that reading does more than support learning: it makes people more empathetic. Citing the idea that readers show less hate, the group links the claim to ongoing efforts to ban books, suggesting bans may target reading's empathetic effects. The message has resonated with librarians and readers discussing literacy, censorship and the social value of books.

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    Senate passes historic bill to federally regulate college sports●The Senate just passed a historic bill to federally regulate college sports. What happens now? - The Athleticβœ‰newsSportSports6 h ago

    The US Senate has passed a bill creating a federal framework to regulate college sports, a step with major implications for the NCAA, athlete compensation, name-image-likeness rules and conference governance. The Athletic lays out what comes next, including how the bill moves through the House and what it would mean for universities and athletes if signed into law.

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    Deadlocked Supreme Court leaves religious charter school question openβ–ΌAre religious charter schools constitutional? After deadlocked SCOTUS decision, another Oklahoma case is trying to find outβœ‰newsWorldLaw & Courts9 h ago

    The US Supreme Court deadlocked in a case over whether states must fund religious charter schools, leaving the constitutional question unresolved. A new Oklahoma case is now testing the same issue, keeping alive the debate over whether charter schools with religious affiliations can receive public money while excluding religious instruction from state funding rules.

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    Yale to host talk on the datafication of incarcerationβ—πŸ“° # Law & # Technology updates from https:// law.yale.edu/isp β€œJoin us tomorrow for the next ISP Speaker Series! 'The DaMmastodonTechnology210 h ago

    Yale Law School's Information Society Project is hosting a Speaker Series event titled 'The Datafication of Incarceration', featuring Zina Makar of the University of Baltimore School of Law. The talk takes place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 12:10 to 1:30 PM ET at SLB 128 and is cosponsored with a Yale partner organization. The session examines how data and surveillance technologies shape imprisonment and criminal justice outcomes.

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    Senator Andy Kim introduces military dependents school meal billβ–ΌSenator Andy Kim introduces S. 5495: Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026βœ‰newsWorldDefense10 h ago

    Senator Andy Kim has introduced S. 5495, the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026, in the US Senate. The bill aims to change school meal eligibility rules for children of military families. Few details about its provisions or prospects are available yet, and no public debate on the measure has emerged so far.