Federal Education Policy Fight: A Senate HELP Committee vote advances a bill that would block parts of the Trump administration’s Education Department interagency agreements, aiming to stop special education and other programs from being shifted to other agencies. Tech & Learning Governance: Google’s Kent Walker argues for a two-part AI approach—industry-led frontier oversight plus existing laws for widely used systems—while educators and schools watch how AI rules land in classrooms. School Internet Funding at Risk: The FCC’s review of the federal E-Rate program could cut internet discounts for districts, raising costs for connectivity that schools increasingly rely on for learning and safety systems. Student Privacy & Records: Federal scrutiny continues over student records and privacy/transgender policy changes, with Education Department demands for clarity aimed at state plans. Higher Ed Access & Cost: More states and universities are expanding “College in 3” options to reduce bachelor’s degree time and cost, while student loan repayment changes and international student fees raise new affordability concerns. Equity in Sports: A New York district won a Bridgestone grant to expand adaptive sports for students with disabilities, targeting a major participation gap. Immigration Pressure on Students: Reports say a proposed $100,000 fee for foreign graduates seeking to work after school could chill post-study plans, especially for Indian students. Local Education Updates: Maine’s DOE highlights teacher leadership and statewide educator convenings, while districts across Texas report very small enrollment counts for Pacific Islander and African American students, underscoring ongoing disparities.