Higher-Education Funding Pressure: The U.S. House passed a bill cutting off federal aid to universities that boycott Israel, teeing up a Senate fight over campus speech and taxpayer-funded partnerships. Citizenship-by-Paperwork: The Trump administration is pushing a new passport rule that would require parents to prove their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for children’s passports, shifting birthright travel access into paperwork gatekeeping. K-12 Privacy and Compliance: DOJ and the Education Department announced enforcement steps against Kansas districts over gender-inclusive policies, including claims tied to FERPA and what schools must share with parents. Native Language Investment: The Bureau of Indian Education’s National Fund for Excellence announced $6.5 million for nine BIE-funded schools to expand Native language immersion and teacher pipelines. Student Safety: Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas, entered lockdown after an anonymous threat, with details still limited as law enforcement investigated. Tech Access vs. Security: North Dakota lifted its university ban on TikTok after federal and state assessments and changes to TikTok’s U.S. ownership structure. School Disruption After Storm: Hawaii’s Kaʻū schools brought 850 students back to in-person learning after Hurricane Lala damage. Health Science Pathways: A new health science academy launched in Carstairs, partnering with the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine to offer hands-on learning for grades 10–12. College Rankings: UC San Diego held No. 4 among U.S. public universities in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities.