Higher Ed Under Pressure: A new report highlights how threats of more college closings are leaving students and campuses scrambling, even as the federal government promises to streamline takeovers by healthier competitors. Campus Climate & Antisemitism: An opinion piece argues antisemitism has surged on U.S. campuses since Oct. 7, citing reports of Jewish students feeling unwelcome and pointing to Washington’s 1790 letter as a standard for citizenship and belonging. Native Nursing Pipeline: Montana State University’s Native American nursing program received a $70,000 endowed gift to stabilize its Caring for Our Own model and support Indigenous students returning to serve their communities. Civics Education: A local Freedom Library in Yuma, Arizona is running Constitution and economics classes tied to scholarships, aiming to boost residents’ understanding of government foundations. Public Education & Union Leadership: NEA’s annual meeting coverage spotlights educators’ priorities, including democracy-building and concerns like AI’s impact in classrooms. America 250 & Community Learning: Multiple local celebrations and history-focused events across the U.S. underscore renewed attention to the nation’s founding stories and who gets to be included. Safety & School-Adjacent Disruptions: Severe storms in Washington, D.C., led to evacuations and suspended security screening at the National Mall ahead of Trump’s 250th speech.