UW requires civil rights training after federal antisemitism probe University of Washington staff and students are required to take a new civil rights training as part of a voluntary agreement with the federal government after allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus in 2023 and 2024. Ann Dornfeld
Texas A&M University cancels programs in women's and gender studies The university said it had also modified hundreds of courses and cancelled six in efforts to eliminate teaching related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Elissa Nadworny
'If you hear something, say something.' After ICE scare, Seattle Public Schools updates guidance Seattle Public Schools officials are taking steps to improve how the district responds to reports of immigration enforcement activity near schools. Sami West
Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us Each deal between colleges and the administration is unique, but they have common goals: altering the culture at powerful institutions and making their policies more aligned with President Trump's. Bill Chappell
To keep AI out of her classroom, this high school English teacher went analog Forth Worth teacher Chanea Bond says sticking with pen and paper keeps generative artificial intelligence out of her American literature classes. Lee V. Gaines
Musical termites? What happens when you let nature sing Host Chris Morgan interviews Dr. Diego Ellis Soto about his work to turn the movement and sounds of animals into music, combining science, technology, and music theory to reveal the hidden rhythms of a changing planet. Chris Morgan
Are snow days bad for students? If you have ever experienced the giddy freedom of a snow day, you are not alone. But while most kids love the days off, is there an impact on academic performance? Jeanette Woods
After unconfirmed ICE reports prompt sheltering in place, Seattle schools pledges ‘more centralized decision-making’ Seattle teachers, parents, and students remain on edge after unconfirmed reports swirled earlier this week that immigration enforcement officers were operating near several schools. Sami West
In Ohio, lawmakers attempt to group Ten Commandments with historic documents in schools Three states have tried to put the Ten Commandments in schools, and they've been blocked in courts.
How the quest for the giant panda changed modern conservation Host Chris Morgan interviews author Nathalia Holt about her book The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt brothers’ deadly quest to find the mythical giant panda. Chris Morgan