Higher Ed Oversight: Albright College in Pennsylvania received a noncompliance warning from its accreditor over budgeting and financial instability, raising the stakes for its accreditation status. Back-to-School Costs: Delaware parents face a tougher shopping season as supplies, laptops, and even dorm basics cost more than a few years ago, with surveys pointing to higher average spending and families buying less or earlier. School Safety & Justice: A 16-year-old pleaded guilty in the double homicide near Louise Troy Elementary School in Dayton, with the case tied to the March 2024 killings of two teens. Federal Civil Rights Scrutiny: The U.S. Department of Education launched additional investigations into Michigan districts over possible staff-on-student sexual misconduct, including Detroit-area systems. Immigration & Tuition: DOJ sued Maryland over its in-state tuition and aid rules for undocumented students, arguing the state violates federal law and the Constitution. Student Visas: DHS is ending indefinite student visa stays and shortening durations for foreign students and journalists, affecting thousands. Health & Learning Disruption: Wildfire smoke continues to blanket parts of the U.S., with health alerts and outdoor-event impacts. School Choice Politics: Missouri Sen. Jill Carter framed school choice as a path to local control, criticizing state accreditation and funding rules. Sports & Student Life: Military DODEA middle schools are expanding sports to grades 6–8 worldwide, and Montana’s teacher-prep program earned an A+ for reading instruction.