Education

Community Launches Fundraising Effort for Lawsuit Against Approved Data Center to be Located Near Elementary School

Residents, community organizations and a neighborhood school are challenging an approved Indianapolis data center in court and raising money for the legal effort.

Education Fundraising

Mirror Indy • Indianapolis, IN • Sep 14, 2026

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School Board Votes to Permit Non-Curricular Organizations at Middle School Level after Student-Initiated Lawsuit

Three middle-school students and their families filed a federal lawsuit after officials prevented students from forming a Genders and Sexualities Alliance while allowing other clubs to operate.

Education Litigation

Fredericksburg Free Press • VA • Sep 11, 2026

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High School Students Hold Walkout to Support Peer Students from Another School after Racist Incidents

In a walkout organized by their classmates, dozens of high school students walked out of classes peacefully, denounced reported racist conduct by members of their school community and supported students at a neighboring predominantly Black school that were reportedly the victims of the racist comments. Parents also appeared in solidarity and called for action by administrators and the school board to address the incidents.

Education Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

CBS News • Frankfort, IL • Sep 9, 2026

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Facing School Closure, Parents File Lawsuit to Block State Education Voucher Program Expansion

Eleven parents filed a lawsuit arguing that universal expansion of the state's education voucher program, without corresponding reform of the public-school funding formula, threatens their children’s constitutional right to an adequate public education.

Education Litigation

West Virginia Watch • WV • Sep 6, 2026

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How High School Students and Young Adults Helped Flip an Incumbent School Board

High-school students and young adults attended board meetings, organized with peers, canvassed neighborhoods and contacted voters. Some participated even though they were too young to vote themselves.

Education Coalition Building/Community Organizing

Suncoast Searchlight • Sarasota, FL • Sep 4, 2026

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U.S. Appeals Court Rules Parts of "Stop WOKE Act" Violate First Amendment in Case Brought by Professor, Students

A professor, student, and student organization pursued a First Amendment court challenge part of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" that limits what faculty at public universities may discuss in the classroom, including systemic racism and sexism. The 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court affirmed a lower court ruling that the law violates the First Amendment rights of Florida university faculty and students.

Education Litigation

Courthouse News Service • FL • Jul 9, 2026

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Community Task Force Advocacy Leads School District to Add African American U.S. History Class as Graduation Requirement Option

After a recommendation and sustained advocacy by a community Task Force of African American leaders and advocates, the public school district added African American U.S. History as an option for meeting district's high school graduation requirement for U.S. history and social science.

Education Public Task Force

The Sacramento Bee • Sacramento, CA • Jul 3, 2026

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