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Ron DeSantis faces one setback after another in battle against LGBTQ rights

Multiple federal court decisions have frozen key portions of Ron DeSantis’ campaign against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in recent weeks, complicating the Florida governor’s efforts to present himself as a conservative champion with a track record of winning cultural battles over LGBTQ causes.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘This is not a normal court’: Joe Biden condemns affirmative action ruling

President says he will ask education department to look into ways to maintain student diversity as race-conscious admissions ends

The Guardian - US

Understanding the FAFSA, your key to qualifying for college financial aid

Plus, expert advice on boosting your college fund.

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NI school pupils to get information about access to abortion and contraception services

NSPCC NI said young people in Northern Ireland will now have consistent access to similar information as their counterparts in the rest of the UK

Belfast Live

A growing NSW town, a $71m unbuilt high school and the ‘absolute epitome of short-term politics’

A new school was promised in the historic NSW town of Bungendore, but three years later plans face delays and legal challenges

The Guardian - AU

Sure Start and youth services funding cuts avoided

The announcement that funding was being made available was made on Thursday.

Belfast Live

Is the debt deal changing student loan repayment? Here's what you need to know

If it passes, the proposed debt deal would set the date for federal student loan repayments to resume. The pause's end will affect some 43 million borrowers, but, in effect, it's not a big change.

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Flinders Island pushes for solution to childcare shortage

Flinders Island only has one childcare facility and it's full. That's affecting the whole community, forcing some parents to confront the possibility of leaving altogether.

ABC News

Which states have the most students enrolled in charter schools?

Charter school enrollment more than doubled since 2010.

USAFacts

A Georgia school district's book bans may have caused a hostile environment, feds say

Forsyth County Schools didn't spell out its criteria to students, the Department of Education says, leaving the impression that diverse authors and characters were excluded.

WEKU

Money matters: Charter schools with education department grants are more likely to succeed

Analysis from the Government Accountability Office found key differences between charter schools that did and did not receive special grants.

USAFacts

Lawsuit: It's Time To Start Paying Off Those Student Loans Again

The lawsuit claims that the pause has cost taxpayers "$160 billion and counting."

Reason

Lisburn & Castlereagh extends period poverty pilot as Department of Education cuts budget

"It is not financially viable for council to use ratepayers money to fill the gap left by the cuts from the Department of Education."

Belfast Live

Education Authority “reluctantly” agrees £14 million in cuts

NASUWT teachers' union says EA statement "makes it clear that Education is now in a horrendous position"

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Brindabella Christian College unable to 'extinguish' tax debt

It is unknown if the school is complying with conditions on its approval.

Reason

Biden's Student Loan Plan Could Cost Twice as Much as Projected

Unlike the Education Department's estimates, a CBO analysis considers how the new rules will encourage more students to take out loans they won't be able to pay back.

Belfast Live

Michelle O’Neill backs calls to prevent primary school closure

The Council for Catholic Maintained Schools has submitted a proposal to the Education Authority to wind up St Mary's PS Fivemiletown this summer

Belfast Live

NI early years pre-school funding cuts are 'punishing children'

The Pathway Fund is set to stop at the end of June, impacting 10,000 children and putting 500 jobs at risk

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NI education budget cuts: Places for special needs children at Derry charity to be halved

Little Orchids provides support to children aged 2-4 with additional needs

The Independent UK

‘They were trying to erase us’: Inside a Texas town’s chilling effort to ban LGBTQ books

This Texas town tried to impose one of the most severe book bans in the country. LGBT+ students fought back. Richard Hall reports from Granbury, Texas.

Irish Mirror

Deadline fast approaching for free school transport for upcoming school year

Bus Eireann's family portal for new applications for school transport will close on Friday, April 28

Belfast Live

Education cuts: Disappointment as Irish language scheme gets the axe, says SDLP MLA

Scheme brought Irish language teachers into English medium schools

Dublin Live

Cost of living Ireland: Parents have just days left to sign up for free school transport places

Bus Eireann's family portal for new applications for school transport for the 2023/2024 academic year will close this Friday, April 28.

Belfast Live

Funding cuts for disadvantaged pupils in Northern Ireland branded ‘shameful’

The project, which launched in 2006, supported activities such as breakfast and homework clubs, sport, art and drama.

Los Angeles Times

These veterans' student loans are gone, but so are their GI Bill benefits. How that could change

WASHINGTON — When her Army career was cut short by a medical discharge in 2005, Tasha Berkhalter decided to pursue a degree that she hoped would lead to a career as an FBI agent. The now-defunct, for-profit ITT Technical Institute promised a flexible class schedule that would meet her needs…

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