AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStudent Aid Update: The U.S. Department of Education will cut federal student loan interest by 1 full percentage point for borrowers who sign up for auto pay, running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. Equity in Focus: WalletHub ranks New York among the worst states for racial disparities in education, pointing to ongoing gaps in funding and access despite decades-old desegregation rules. Federal Oversight: The Department of Education is opening investigations into Maryland’s education agency and three school districts over alleged Title IX violations, adding pressure to districts’ gender-identity and policy practices. Local School Workforce: Youngstown City Schools bus drivers are raising healthcare concerns after the district approved a transportation outsourcing contract starting 2026-27. K-12 Curriculum Debate: UC Santa Cruz is rolling out K-12 history materials that ask students to compare the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to the KKK, fueling controversy over “anti-racist” classroom approaches. Student Recognition: A Bryant High School student won a national Congressional Art Competition honor, with her work headed to display in the U.S. Capitol.
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