Illinois Considers Lowering Student Proficiency Standards on State Tests
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is weighing a controversial proposal to lower the proficiency benchmarks on state standardized tests, aiming to better reflect how prepared students are for college and careers. State Superintendent Tony Sanders says the current standards may be too harsh. He argues that students are being labeled “not proficient” even […]
Education Secretary Warns Universities: Comply with Civil Rights Law or Risk Losing Federal Funding
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that universities failing to adhere to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may face the loss of federal funding. This declaration comes amid ongoing investigations into institutions like Harvard University for alleged violations related to antisemitism and discriminatory practices. Title VI prohibits discrimination based on […]
Hackers Are Using Fake Apps Like LetsVPN and QQ Browser to Spread Stealthy Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malware campaign using fake software installers to spread a powerful remote access tool. Masquerading as popular apps like LetsVPN and QQ Browser, the campaign is delivering a stealthy malware framework known as Winos 4.0. First flagged by Rapid7 in February 2025, the operation relies on a loader called Catena to […]
Banking Groups Push Back on SEC’s Cyberattack Disclosure Rule
Top U.S. banking associations are pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission to roll back a rule that forces public companies to disclose major cybersecurity breaches within four business days. In a letter sent May 22, five major financial groups—including the American Bankers Association and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association—argued the rule clashes with […]
Cellcom Cyberattack Leaves Thousands Without Service; Experts Urge Vigilance
A cyberattack on Cellcom, a regional telecommunications provider based in Wisconsin, has disrupted phone and text services for thousands of customers across Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since May 14. The company confirmed the incident on May 20, attributing the outage to a targeted cyberattack that affected its voice and SMS systems. In a letter […]
AT&T to Acquire CenturyLink’s Residential Internet Business in 11 States, Including Oregon
AT&T has announced a deal to purchase Lumen Technologies’ (formerly CenturyLink) residential broadband operations in 11 states, a move set to reshape the internet service market for millions of U.S. customers. The acquisition, which includes CenturyLink’s consumer broadband and fiber business in Oregon, Washington, and nine other states, will bring more than one million new […]
McMahon Defends Deep Education Cuts Amid Department Dismantling Efforts
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers on Wednesday as she defended the Trump administration’s proposed $12 billion cut to the Department of Education’s budget for fiscal year 2026. The hearing, held by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, highlighted the administration’s broader […]
U.S. Department of Education Denies $10 Million in COVID Relief to Kentucky Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has denied over $10 million in COVID-19 relief funds to Kentucky schools, following a case-by-case review of previously approved projects. This decision comes after the department rescinded a prior agreement that allowed the state more time to utilize these funds. In late March, the federal agency withdrew an extension that […]
Alaska Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Education Funding Bill, Prompting Override Effort
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 57, a bipartisan education funding measure that aimed to increase the state’s per-student funding allocation. The bill proposed a $700 rise in the Base Student Allocation (BSA), elevating it from $5,960 to $6,660, which would have added approximately $183 million to the annual education budget. In his veto […]
South-Western City Schools’ Decision to Join National Council Sparks Community Debate
South-Western City Schools (SWCS), one of Ohio’s largest public school districts, is facing community backlash following its recent decision to join the National School Boards Leadership Council (NSBLC). The district’s Board of Education approved the membership in a 4-1 vote, prompting concerns among residents about the potential influence of national organizations on local education policies. […]