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The court has affirmed the conviction of Hannah Dugan for obstructing immigration proceedings. She has resigned from the Milwaukee County Circuit Court and faces up to five years in prison, though probation is likely. The case highlights disputes over immigration enforcement at courthouses under the Trump administration.
States are expanding literacy training for K-5 teachers under new laws and funding. Michigan requires all K-5 reading teachers to complete training in the science of reading, with LETRS as a named option. California and others have invested heavily in literacy coaches and pre-K expansion to lift reading outcomes, while still aiming to improve early-grade proficiency.
State and local officials have rolled out AI-powered license plate readers on school buses in several towns, citing safety benefits. The technology records motorists passing stopped buses, with data stored by districts and reviewed by law enforcement. As use grows, concerns about storage, sharing with federal agencies, and privacy persist.