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The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging state policies that permit transgender students to participate in sports teams that align with their gender identity. The lawsuit claims that the state's Sex Equity in Education Act violates Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools. The lawsuit states: “Despite Title IX's equal opportunity mandate, Defendants have adopted and implemented policies that force girls to compete against boys.” This legal action is part of a broader strategy by President Donald Trump and the Justice Department to threaten federal funding for educational institutions that do not align with their policies. Bill Essayli, the US Attorney for the Central District of California, criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom for not complying with federal mandates regarding women's rights in sports.
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California
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging state policies that permit transgender students to participate in sports teams that align with their gender identity. The lawsuit claims that the state's Sex Equity in Education Act violates Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools. The lawsuit states: “Despite Title IX's equal opportunity mandate, Defendants have adopted and implemented policies that force girls to compete against boys.” This legal action is part of a broader strategy by President Donald Trump and the Justice Department to threaten federal funding for educational institutions that do not align with their policies. Bill Essayli, the US Attorney for the Central District of California, criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom for not complying with federal mandates regarding women's rights in sports.
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Texas
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) can now release the 2024 A-F accountability ratings for schools and districts, following a ruling from the Fifteenth Court of Appeals. The decision reverses a previous court order that had blocked the ratings due to lawsuits from various districts regarding changes in performance metrics. Chief Justice Scott Brister emphasized that "courts can decide only whether it is legal, not whether it is wise or fair." The ratings, which focus on academic performance, including STAAR scores, are crucial for schools to make informed decisions. Todd Williams, founder and chief executive of The Commit Partnership, hailed the ruling as a victory for transparency, saying: "With A-F ratings for districts and campuses, students and families can make informed choices." The release of these ratings is particularly significant for Fort Worth ISD, which is facing a potential state takeover due to poor performance.
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Florida
Florida's education leaders are celebrating apparent improvements, with 71% of schools earning A or B grades - up from 64% last year - and rising proficiency rates in English and math under the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) test. Miami-Dade and Broward counties maintained their 'A' district status, with no schools receiving failing grades. Gov. Ron DeSantis hailed the shift to progress monitoring tests, designed to ease pressure on students by replacing the previous single end-of-year exam. However, experts warn that these early gains may reflect increased test familiarity rather than real academic progress, urging caution until more long-term data becomes available. They also highlight the limitations of state grading systems, recommending the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) as the gold standard for tracking true educational outcomes over time.
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