Civics in the spotlight: UCLA’s UCDC program is sending students into Washington, D.C. for politics and policy classes plus Capitol internships, with students navigating protests and shifting federal funding during appropriations season. Higher-ed requirements: Iowa approved a budget-bill change that would require public university students to take American history and U.S. government courses to graduate, framed by supporters as a fix for “indoctrination” and by critics as a mandate for specific viewpoints. Immigration and college access: Florida’s proposed rule would require proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status for community college applicants, a move immigrant advocates say could block undocumented students from higher education. School leadership controversy: Kirkwood School District’s board president faced backlash after a private Facebook post referencing “8647,” sparking debate over whether it signaled political violence. Community service data: A Michigan-based nonprofit released a live, 50-state community service impact report tied to court-ordered probation requirements, publishing participant counts and completed hours in near real time. Health and safety: A Medicare Fraud Prevention Week campaign urged beneficiaries to watch for suspicious charges and unsolicited calls, and to report suspected scams through state Senior Medicare Patrol programs.