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State lawmakers forewarned of school voucher lawsuit as they debated program’s constitutionality

Wyoming’s new universal school voucher program, the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act, is facing legal challenges due to concerns about its constitutionality and potential impacts on public education funding and inclusivity. As the lawsuit unfolds, parents and educators should prepare for possible changes to the program and consider the broader implications for educational equity and resource allocation in the state.

Trump sues to end college tuition benefits for undocumented students. Could California be next?

Recent legal challenges by the Trump administration pose a significant threat to California’s in-state tuition benefits for undocumented students, potentially jeopardizing affordable education for tens of thousands who rely on it. As the administration pushes to abolish these benefits under federal law, parents and educators should be aware of the growing uncertainties that undocumented students face, and the profound impact such changes could have on their educational opportunities.

Concerned father, statistician develops software to improve skills therapy for those with autism

A new, free software tool is now available for therapists that can enhance the way developmental progress is tracked for children with autism, offering a more accurate estimate of skill mastery in discrete trial training (DTT) programs. By using advanced statistical methods, this tool helps ensure that the criteria for success align more closely with a child’s ability to perform skills consistently over time, potentially leading to better long-term outcomes.

The light triad: Expert explains psychology’s answer to our darkest fears about people

The article encourages parents and educators to embrace the “light triad”—Kantianism, humanism, and faith in humanity—as a way to nurture positive traits like kindness and compassion in children, counteracting the negativity bias that can arise from exposure to negative news. By focusing on these virtues and modeling prosocial behaviors, we can inspire hope and foster a more balanced and empathetic generation.

These Los Angeles community college students are getting paid to go to school. Here’s how

The Los Angeles Community College District’s BOOST pilot program is making waves by offering $1,000 a month in guaranteed income to students in healthcare fields, aiming to reduce financial stress and improve academic success, particularly in a region plagued by high living costs. For parents and educators, this initiative underscores the potential of financial support in keeping students on educational paths and addressing pressing issues like California’s nursing shortage, all while potentially offering a blueprint for similar programs across colleges nationally.