- EducationRacial JusticeHousingEconomic JusticeA long-overdue school desegregation lawsuit could catalyze a shift from cross-district enrollment to place-based investment that revitalizes urban neighborhoods and advances education, racial justice, and housing equity.
- EducationNew YorkHigh school standouts Sydney Bryant and Landon were honored as Section V Athletes of the Week (May 11–17) by Faber Builders, celebrating their standout performances;
- Racial JusticeEducationMassachusettsAdvocates are marking the 230th anniversary of Ona Judge’s escape by elevating her story and pushing for a fuller, more truthful teaching of American history.
- EducationRacial JusticeLGBTQ RightsProgressive ideas such as systemic racism, critical race theory, and gender fluidity continue to hold influence in higher education, marking an ongoing win for campus-based progressive movements.
- Reproductive RightsEducationHealthcareColorado Democrats passed a law requiring colleges to provide abortion pills on campus, expanding access to reproductive health care for students.
- EducationUnder new head coach Quinn Gray Sr., Florida A&M's football program is showing academic gains with more than 40 players on the honor roll, proving academics and athletics can thrive together.
- EducationEconomic JusticeThe University of Chicago eliminated tuition for middle-class students, significantly lowering financial barriers to higher education and advancing economic justice by expanding access and reducing student debt.
- EducationFlorida A&M baseball earned the No. 3 seed in the SWAC Tournament, putting the Rattlers in a strong position as they compete for a conference championship.
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeNew accountability rules could expose the childcare wage crisis and push states to treat early childhood care as a public good by funding better pay for workers and improved support for families.
- EducationNew YorkSection V girls lacrosse postseason schedules are set, with top seeds Penfield, Pittsford, HFL and Penn Yan advancing to win-or-go-home sectional playoffs starting this week.
- EducationDespite nationwide post‑Covid declines, several public school districts achieved notable gains in eighth‑grade reading and math by adopting five shared strategies, signaling a hopeful recovery in student learning.
- EducationNew YorkVoters in Manhasset and Port Washington approved their school district budgets and elected unopposed Board of Education candidates, ensuring funding and leadership continuity for the 2026-27 school year.
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeNew accountability rules that expose the childcare wage crisis could push states to treat early childhood work as a public good and increase funding for workers, lowering childcare costs.
- EducationNew YorkNew York City has reduced assignments to unwanted 3-K programs and shortened average travel distances, making free 3-K seats more accessible for families.
- EducationDemocracyProPublica selected 11 journalists for its Investigative Editor Training Program, strengthening the pipeline of investigative editors nationwide to bolster accountability reporting and democratic oversight.
- LaborEducationNew YorkThe New York City Council passed Resolution 26 to establish a Labor History Month in public schools to teach students about the labor movement’s role in securing workers’ rights.
- Racial JusticeEducationOn May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down racial segregation in public schools in Brown v. Board of Education, a landmark progressive victory for racial justice and equal education that helped launch the Civil Rights Movement.
- EducationRacial JusticeThe University of Wisconsin’s decision to preserve its DEI agenda despite renaming signals a win for maintaining commitments to diversity and racial justice within higher education.
- EducationMassachusettsMassachusetts saw a reduction in student absenteeism—a hopeful step toward recovering pandemic-era learning losses—even though rates remain higher than before COVID.
- Reproductive RightsHealthcareEducationUniversity students are building grassroots networks to distribute contraception to their peers, expanding birth-control access on campus despite nationwide rollbacks in reproductive rights.
- EducationConemaugh Township senior Baylee Sleek met expectations by delivering a winning performance in the District 5 girls high jump, reinforcing her standing as the defending PIAA Class 2A champion.
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani secured a progressive win by permanently baselining $31.7 million in annual funding for New York City's three public library systems, removing them as a bargaining chip in the budget process.
- EducationNew YorkHigh school athletes Emma Rascoe and Fingar were named Section V Athletes of the Week for May 3–10 by Faber Builders in recognition of their standout performances.
- EducationFlorida A&M is implementing an academic turnaround plan—led by its football coach and athletic director—to address longstanding APR problems and support student-athletes’ academic success following an NCAA ban.
- EducationFlorida State women's golf secured a berth in their 10th consecutive NCAA Championship by finishing second in the Tallahassee regional.
- HealthcareReproductive RightsEducationColorado lawmakers passed a bill requiring colleges to provide access to abortion pills, a win for reproductive rights, student health, and healthcare access. [2] [3]
- EducationNew YorkEastridge High School's softball team extended its dominant start to the season, improving to 16-0 with a win over Bishop Kearney thanks to the Lancers' experience and strong play.
- EducationDemocracyNew YorkIn a positive show of civic engagement, four candidates for the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education focused on collaboration, community engagement and support for public education during a civil League of Women Voters forum.
- EducationEconomic JusticeA GAO report finds the FAFSA Simplification Act has expanded Pell Grant eligibility and increased the share of students receiving the maximum award, improving college affordability for low-income students.
- ImmigrationEducationRacial JusticeMassachusettsA Guatemalan-born Lynn mother and educator who was arrested after a racially profiled traffic stop in 2013 has temporarily avoided deportation by ICE.
- EnvironmentEducationThree high-school birders known as The Pete Dunnelins spent 24 hours racing across New Jersey in the World Series of Birding, showcasing youth-led conservation, citizen science, and environmental stewardship.
- EducationMassachusettsBrookline voters overwhelmingly approved a tax override to preserve funding for schools and public safety, preventing cuts to education and services.
- EducationA federal judge blocked agency officials from using ChatGPT to cancel National Endowment for the Humanities grants, restoring funding and safeguarding vital humanities research. [2]
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeWith mothers driving growth in America’s workforce, the push for major investments in early childcare is a progressive win for working families, labor participation, and economic equity.
- EducationBishop McCort and Greater Johnstown high school baseball teams earned the chance to play at PNC Park, giving local student‑athletes a major‑league experience and a boost for the community.
- EducationImmigrationIowa’s legislature failed to pass most of a package of politically driven bills targeting public universities — including bans on hiring Chinese H‑1B workers and other restrictions — delivering a key win for higher-education autonomy and immigrant-inclusive campus hiring while the state Board of Regents considers less punitive, more measured actions.
- EducationA philosopher proposed preserving Hampshire College by transforming it into the Advanced Hampshire Institute for Peace, Plain Living, and Conflict Resolution Training, a five-year school focused on preparing students for careers in conflict resolution.
- EducationMassachusettsMassachusetts Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell launched a $500,000 grant program to help schools implement cell phone bans and foster learning-focused environments for students and teachers.
- HealthcareEducationUltragenyx’s Rare Bootcamp empowers rare disease families with training and a clear roadmap to drive research and advance development of new treatments, boosting patient-led progress in healthcare.
- EducationEconomic JusticeExpanding financial literacy education is unlocking opportunity for all Americans by giving people the skills to build wealth, manage debt, and achieve greater economic security.
- EducationFlorida A&M University's golf team won the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship in West Palm Beach, securing their third straight national title.
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeMassachusettsHolyoke teachers won a tentative contract that includes a 20% pay increase and expanded benefits, creating the region’s highest starting salary as the district transitions out of state oversight.
- HealthcareEducationMassachusettsBoston City Council urged Boston Public Schools to explore joining nationwide litigation against social media companies to protect students from addictive online features, marking a progressive step for youth health and education.
- EducationNew YorkThe $12 million Gold Coast Library opened its new Glen Head building in March, completing a multi-year construction project that expands services and resources for the Glen Head community.
- LGBTQ RightsEducationColorado’s enforcement of gender-identity nondiscrimination in early education blocks preschools that would exclude transgender students from receiving public preschool benefits, a win for LGBTQ rights and inclusive education.
- Economic JusticeEducationHousingNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Ritchie Torres secured $2 million in federal funding to expand free high-speed internet access for low-income residents across The Bronx and Upper Manhattan, scaling the city's Neighborhood Internet program.
- EducationCentral Cambria High School senior Ethan Haycisak won two long-distance races and anchored the victorious 3200-meter relay to be named the 2A boys outstanding performer at the Altoona Mountain Lion Track and Field Classic.
- EducationEarly 1900s poster campaigns promoting newly established public libraries helped expand access to books and literacy, a progressive win for education and public culture.
- EducationCaliforniaAn Orange County judge tentatively ordered Huntington Beach to pay nearly $1 million after courts found the city unlawfully restricted educational library books, resulting in restoration of the teen section and legal protections for librarians—a clear win for library access and free reading.
- EducationMassachusettsSpringfield Public Schools used part of a $1 million Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grant to expand access to early-childhood education through the Foundations For Success program, improving preschool access for local children.
- LaborImmigrationEducationEconomic JusticeDemocracyCaliforniaWorkers and immigrants are organizing thousands of May Day actions nationwide — including a massive Los Angeles coalition backed by over 120 organizations and unions — to demand labor and economic justice, defend immigrants, and push back against attacks on democracy.
- EducationYale President Maurie McInnis reports that Yale made significant progress advancing its academic priorities and strengthening its contributions to national and global challenges over the past year.
- MassachusettsLaborEducationEconomic JusticeDemocracyRank-and-file reformers in Massachusetts transformed the teachers union from a cautious, staff-driven organization into a militant, member-led force that struck to win stronger contracts and pushed for taxing the rich.
- EducationTallahassee State College rehired Gary Droze — who founded the school's cross country program in 2016 — as the women's head cross country coach, bringing experienced leadership back to the team.
- Racial JusticeEducationNew YorkOyster Bay Town and Massapequa officials unveiled a new sign at the Fort Massapeag site, formally recognizing and educating the public about the historically significant Native American fort in Nassau County.
- EducationDemocracyElizabethtown College students, including junior Jada Makar, won Finnegan Fellowships to intern in Harrisburg, creating valuable civic and career-building opportunities through hands-on public policy experience. [2]
- EducationHousingEconomic JusticeMassachusettsThe Massachusetts House passed a $63.4 billion budget that increases aid to struggling schools, cities, and towns— a progressive win aimed at easing affordability pressures and addressing the housing crisis across the commonwealth.
- HealthcareHousingEducationEconomic JusticeThe Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled a sweeping affordability agenda to lower costs for everyday Americans by tackling healthcare, housing, education and other drivers of the cost-of-living crisis. [2] [3] [4]
- HealthcareEducationEnvironmentA shift toward nature-based medicine is gaining ground as 53 U.S. medical schools have pledged to require 40 hours of nutrition education, integrating culinary and plant-focused approaches into clinical training.
- DemocracyEducationNew YorkAfter public pressure, the Town of Riverhead voted to hold a public hearing on whether to use eminent domain to acquire the 111 East Main Street science center site, a win for community accountability and democratic oversight.
- Reproductive RightsEducationHealthcareThe Colorado House passed a bill that would require college and university pharmacies to stock abortion pills, expanding students' access to reproductive healthcare on campus.
- HealthcareEducationCaliforniaBridgeBio launched a national health-education campaign featuring Attruby® advocates Morgan Freeman and Howard H. White to raise awareness of often-overlooked ATTR-CM and promote earlier diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes.
- HealthcareEducationProgressive win: Florida House Republicans declined to take up Governor DeSantis’s bill to loosen childhood vaccine mandates, preserving longstanding school vaccination requirements and protecting children from measles, mumps, polio, and chickenpox.
- EducationA blog round-up highlights NASA astronauts answering questions from Missouri students — a win for education and STEM outreach.
- EducationDemocracyLaborDespite book bans and culture-war attacks, librarians across the country stood firm during National Library Week, defending access to books, protecting jobs, and preserving truth.
- EducationDemocracyNew YorkNew York City Mayor Mamdani vetoed a bill to create protest buffer zones around schools—while approving a companion measure for houses of worship—drawing praise from progressive groups as a defense of free assembly and civic engagement. [2]
- EnvironmentEducationThe City Nature Challenge is mobilizing urban residents around the world this weekend to document and celebrate city wildlife, expanding community science, environmental awareness, and public engagement with nature.
- EducationRacial JusticeIn January 2022, Fairfax County Public Schools adopted an ‘equity and inclusion’ school calendar that reduces five-day weeks and increases early-release days to better accommodate diverse student and family needs.
- ClimateCaliforniaEnvironmentEducationCalifornia students are leading a growing movement to hold oil companies financially responsible for wildfire damages so polluters—not taxpayers—pay the costs.
- HealthcareLaborEducationEconomic JusticeNew YorkMarking 100 days as City Council speaker, Julie Menin argued the Council can advance progressive priorities—like higher pay for paraprofessionals and a revised home‑care bill—without blowing the budget by framing them as fiscally responsible moves.
- EducationCaliforniaLos Angeles Unified, which serves about half a million students, became the first major U.S. school district to limit classroom screen time to reduce reliance on devices after the pandemic, a progressive step for student learning and wellbeing.
- EducationEconomic JusticeLaborProgressive win: The U.S. Department of Education proposed new rules to penalize college programs that leave graduates in low-paying jobs, increasing accountability for institutions and protecting students and taxpayers.
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani announced a progressive win by opening a long-vacant Downtown Brooklyn 3-K site and adding about 240 new early childhood seats citywide this fall to meet local demand.
- EducationFlorida A&M baseball swept Mississippi Valley State to complete a clean SWAC series sweep and remain undefeated in conference series play, setting up a rematch with Bethune-Cookman.
- EducationDemocracyNew YorkThe Supreme Court's landmark decision in favor of Harry Keyishian and four University at Buffalo colleagues struck down loyalty oaths and secured a major victory for academic freedom.
- EducationNew YorkObama and Mamdani read and sang with Bronx pre-K students, spotlighting a win for early childhood education and cementing Obama’s promise to advise the city’s incoming mayor.
- EducationEconomic JusticeLaborReforms to college sports compensation—expanding athletes’ ability to earn for their name, image and likeness and easing transfer rules—represent a progressive win by advancing players’ labor rights and economic justice within higher education.
- EducationNew YorkDeborah Kenny’s Harlem Village Academies has developed a transformative K–12 education model that cultivates thoughtful, ethical, and passionate citizens, offering a promising new path toward real learning.
- CaliforniaEducationThe new Peter Zumthor–designed David Geffen Galleries at LACMA open to members, offering a bold, non-linear presentation that could broaden and rewrite art history by making more diverse narratives legible to visitors.
- EducationLaborEconomic JusticeThe College of St. Joseph the Worker is giving young men practical trade skills alongside a liberal-arts education, restoring their confidence and helping revive Steubenville’s economy and community life.
- EducationPenn Cambria senior Dayne Summerville has earned a place on the Washington & Jefferson College football team, following his brother and taking the next step in both his athletic and academic career.
- EducationRacial JusticeThe American Bar Association is promoting DEI standards and programs across law schools to boost representation, support marginalized students, and advance equity in legal education.
- EducationYale's faculty-led committee and President McInnis released a report and action plan with concrete recommendations to rebuild public trust in the university, marking a positive step toward greater accountability and community engagement in higher education.
- EducationDemocracyProgressive media group More Perfect Union launched 'More Perfect University' as a campus rival to Turning Point to recruit and mobilize a new generation of college influencers and reclaim young voters.
- Racial JusticeEducationDemocracyMassachusettsLaw students led a public civil rights program at Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, bringing together community members and civic partners to advance racial justice and civic engagement.
- EducationDemocracyMore Perfect Union launched More Perfect University to train and mobilize a new generation of progressive college influencers and win back young voters from right-wing campus groups.
- EducationIn a win for libraries, the Trump administration settled after the American Library Association sued, ending unlawful funding cuts that lacked congressional approval.
- EducationMassachusettsIn a progressive win, eight Western Massachusetts schools will receive grants funded by the Fair Share surtax, with the largest award going to Chicopee's Sgt. Robert Litwin School to replace its gymnasium floor.
- EducationForest Hills promoted former Rangers player and longtime assistant Tom Blanchetti to head football coach, a community-focused hire that promises continuity, strong leadership, and enhanced support for student‑athletes.
- Economic JusticeLaborEducationEmployers are dropping four-year degree requirements, expanding career opportunities and economic mobility for workers without college degrees.
- EducationMassachusettsMassachusetts adopted a new high school graduation approach using reciprocal accountability—setting high statewide expectations while allowing districts to innovate how students demonstrate mastery, with the state committing to provide needed supports.
- EducationThe President's House Site exhibit is being redesigned with new signage to better educate the public about an important historical site, improving public understanding rather than promoting a political agenda.
- HealthcareEducationCaliforniaNew YorkIn a public-health win for progressives, more states are eliminating religious exemptions to public-school vaccine mandates — leaving only five states without such laws and sidelining anti-vaccine figures like RFK Jr.
- EducationLaborEconomic JusticeMore employers are dropping four-year degree requirements, opening new career pathways and economic opportunities for workers without college degrees.
- EducationIn his first three months as FAMU's head coach, Quinn Gray Sr. has instilled a renewed culture, built stronger team cohesion, and led a productive spring training that signals a promising turnaround for the program.
- EducationLaborEconomic JusticeThe Education Department is advancing an expansion of Pell Grants to short-term, workforce-aligned programs—a significant pro-student win that promises broader access to skills training and career pathways.
- EducationRockwood Area High School senior Seth Kimmel committed to play football at Juniata College, securing the opportunity to continue his athletic career while pursuing his chosen field of study.
- EducationCriminal Justice ReformRacial JusticeTennessee lawmakers passed a bill requiring school officials to report only “credible” mass-violence threats to police, a step that should reduce wrongful felony charges of children—particularly students with disabilities and students of color—and curb the overcriminalization of students.
- New YorkEducationHousingIn his first 100 days as New York’s mayor, Mamdani scored progressive wins with childcare reforms and prompt pothole repairs while navigating polarizing debates over affordability policies.
- EducationDr. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson’s scholarship and advocacy have advanced feminist disability studies and successfully made disability more visible in historical narratives, increasing recognition and inclusion of disabled people in scholarship and activism.
- EducationLaborMichigan’s historic national championship — the first won with five transfer starters — showcases how the NCAA transfer portal can expand opportunities and mobility for college athletes, a progressive win for player empowerment.
- EducationMississippi’s dramatic turnaround from the nation’s worst to first in fourth‑grade reading and math is a notable education victory driven by a phonics-based curriculum paired with broader systemic reforms that will be hard to replicate elsewhere.
- ImmigrationEducationKansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would have barred undocumented students from paying in-state tuition, preserving affordable access to public higher education for undocumented residents.
- EducationHousingRacial JusticeEconomic JusticeDemocracyNew YorkAfter 100 days, New York City's mayor has prioritized expanding accessible childcare and affordable housing, confronting bigotry, and steering the city's Democratic agenda toward progressive economic and social reforms. [2]
- EducationClimateHealthcareEnvironmentIn a near-unanimous vote, the University of Utah’s Academic Senate approved creating the nation’s fourth Olympic research center to study the Games’ economic, climate, social and health impacts ahead of 2034.
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeDisillusioned recent college graduates are turning to the labor movement, helping revitalize union organizing and secure wins that advance workers' economic justice.
- LaborEconomic JusticeEducationDisillusioned recent graduates are joining the labor movement in growing numbers, strengthening unions and advancing efforts for better wages, workplace protections, and economic justice.
- MassachusettsEducationProgressive win: the Massachusetts House passed a bill to ban children under 14 from social media and bar cellphone use during the school day to protect kids' wellbeing and learning.
- EducationLaborEconomic JusticeMassachusettsThe Family Childcare Success Project in Worcester launched a rent-free family child care incubator — only the third in the nation — to help early childhood educators start their own businesses and expand child care slots.
- DemocracyEducationA federal judge ordered the government to resume subsidies to PBS and NPR, ruling the funding cutoff violated the First Amendment and marking a win for public media and free speech.
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeIntegrating apprenticeships into civic infrastructure would restore early work experience, rebuild the first rung of the career ladder, and help narrow inequality.
- MassachusettsEducationRacial JusticeU.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley is holding a community read-in in Somerville to unveil legislation, supported by major publishers and advocacy groups, aimed at fighting book bans that target marginalized authors.
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeIntegrating apprenticeships into civic infrastructure would restore early work experience, narrow economic inequality, and rebuild the first rung of the career ladder for young people.
- Racial JusticeEducationNew YorkA landmark Latinx Freedom Movement conference at CUNY will unite 1960s movement veterans, scholars, and cultural leaders to pass on Latinx history to a new generation and launch a nationwide series of events advancing racial justice and civic empowerment.
- HousingEconomic JusticeEducationNew YorkAssembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar is hosting two free Ridgewood events — a Tenants and Homeowners Assistance Day and a Financial Literacy Workshop — to connect residents with housing help and financial resources to protect their homes and strengthen their finances.
- EducationMassachusettsMassachusetts lawmakers are advancing a progressive win for students by moving to ban youth social media use and impose strict school cellphone restrictions, with cities like Quincy already adopting similar policies.
- EducationLaborStudent-led Gaza solidarity campaigns successfully disrupted Big Tech's campus recruiting pipeline, pressuring companies to pull back on campus hiring and partnerships and marking a significant win for progressive campus activism.
- EducationRacial JusticeA judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from forcing colleges in 17 states to turn over students' race data, a win for student privacy and advocates pushing back against post-affirmative-action enforcement.
- EducationRacial JusticeLGBTQ RightsImmigrationEconomic JusticeDemocracyCaliforniaLos Angeles’ Community Schools Model reinvests in public education and community control to rebuild services, empower working‑class and marginalized communities, and counter authoritarian and neoliberal attacks on democracy and equity.
- Racial JusticeEducationA federal judge blocked the Trump administration's rushed directive forcing colleges to prove they don't consider race in admissions, a win for racial justice and education advocates.
- EducationMassachusettsLaborEconomic JusticeMassachusetts is rethinking the structure and funding of career and technical education to expand access for young people and help the state meet its growing demand for skilled workers.
- HealthcareEducationMassachusettsMassachusetts lawmakers are moving a $10 million pilot to cover UMass Chan medical school tuition for students who commit to practicing family medicine in the state, expanding access to primary care.
- MassachusettsEducationEconomic JusticeThe Massachusetts Senate moved forward a $1.8 billion relief bill to support struggling schools and municipalities, a significant win for communities and public education.
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani launched a first-of-its-kind city child care website and interactive map to help families across New York’s five boroughs find and compare providers.
- EducationLaborEconomic JusticeThis year’s NCAA tournament has shown that expanding college athletes’ rights—granting them more autonomy and compensation—has not ruined the sport and instead enhanced competition and opportunities for student-athletes. [2]
- Racial JusticeDemocracyEducationLaborHistorians and institutions are reclaiming and celebrating Sally Hemings’s overlooked political labor, acknowledging Black women’s essential role in founding American democracy and restoring their place in the nation’s historical and educational record.
- EducationLaborEconomic JusticeNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a free child care program for city workers, marking a significant step toward a universal, citywide free child care system in New York City. [2] [3] [4]
- EducationHaverford College students passed a resolution urging President Wendy Raymond to form a committee to consider removing donor Howard Lutnick’s name from the college library.
- EducationNew YorkCouncil Member Julie Won brought the community together at LaGuardia Community College for a Women’s History Month luncheon honoring the late Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, celebrating women’s leadership and civic service.
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani scored a progressive win by expanding city worker benefits with a new child care pilot and scholarship program to increase childcare access and financial support for municipal employees.
- EducationCaliforniaThe UCLA Bruins women's basketball team, led by coach Cori Close, has become a national contender and stands poised to capture the program's first NCAA championship after sustained postseason success.
- LGBTQ RightsEducationCaliforniaCalifornia's law requiring the teaching of LGBTQ history is a major progressive win that ensures LGBTQ stories will be included in K–12 curricula, even as many teachers face pushback and hesitate to implement it.
- EducationDemocracyMassive student strikes on college campuses helped build public pressure that contributed to ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
- LaborEducationNYU professors secured big raises in a tentative agreement to end their strike, a major labor victory for higher-education workers.
- EducationWindber's Kaylie Gaye was honored as Somerset County MVP at the Somerset Exchange Club banquet, capping a standout girls’ basketball season and celebrating her contributions to her team’s success.
- New YorkRacial JusticeCriminal Justice ReformEducationThe NYC Council passed bills requiring the NYPD to develop and publicly post plans for responding to protests near schools and houses of worship, strengthening protections against hate and increasing police transparency.
- EducationMassachusettsBoston is launching a program, backed by a $1 million seed grant from entrepreneur Paul English, to ensure every high school graduate learns to use AI critically.
- Racial JusticeEducationNew YorkThe Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County will unveil Natan's 1976 'Monument to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising' on April 19, a powerful act of remembrance that strengthens Holocaust education and community commitment to tolerance.
- EducationCaliforniaLaborA Central Valley 911 dispatch training program gives students hands-on, real-world experience to fill critical staffing shortages and build career pathways in emergency response.
- ClimateImmigrationEconomic JusticeEducationDemocracyNew YorkStudents from across New York converged on the State Capitol for TREEage’s 5th annual Youth Day of Action, pressuring lawmakers to advance progressive legislation on climate change, tax equality, and immigration.
- LaborMassachusettsEducationMassachusetts Building Trades Unions endorsed Gov. Maura T. Healey for reelection, a pro-labor development aiming to secure support for projects like the Springfield courthouse and higher education work to keep members employed.
- LaborEducationVirginia Democrats won a major pro-worker victory by passing legislation to lift the long-standing ban on public-sector collective bargaining, expanding union rights for many public employees even though faculty and graduate workers were excluded.
- Economic JusticeEducationNew YorkQueens Together partnered with the Pierre Hotel to deliver 500 meals to schools and community organizations across Queens, boosting local food relief and community support.
- HealthcareEducationCompetency-based education is transforming medical training by prioritizing measurable skills and outcomes, producing more effective, equitable, and patient-centered physicians and accelerating reform in medical education.
- MassachusettsEconomic JusticeLaborHousingEducationUMass reports that moving research and development into more affordable Western Massachusetts could protect millions of jobs and $347 billion in economic activity threatened by federal cuts while easing housing and cost pressures in Greater Boston.
- EducationNew YorkAfter an impressive comeback in the semifinals, the Fairport Red Raiders earned a spot in the NYS Class AAA state final and are poised to win the program’s first-ever state championship tonight.
- EducationAccessible middle school summer programs promote personal growth by keeping students engaged, reducing summer learning loss, and building social and academic skills.
- Racial JusticeLaborEducationActivists, scholars and institutions are successfully removing Cesar Chavez’s name and likeness from memorials and honors in response to abuse allegations while using the moment to broaden Latino history beyond a single celebrated figure. [2] [3] [4]
- LaborEconomic JusticeEducationSeveral states expanded access to childcare and paid family leave, a progressive win that boosts economic security and support for workers and families. [2]
- HealthcareEducationUSF Health has launched a new psychiatry residency at Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, expanding training capacity to help meet growing mental health needs in Florida.
- EducationAfter national backlash, the town's school board abandoned plans to rename a school after President Trump — a win for community members who opposed the move and preserved the school's current name.
- EducationDemocracyOn Fred Rogers' birthday, a WQED retrospective celebrates how Mr. Rogers championed and helped defend public media, reaffirming the value of accessible, educational programming for the public.
- EducationDemocracyOn Fred Rogers' birthday, a special episode visits his real-life Pittsburgh neighborhood to celebrate his decades-long defense of public media—a win for educational, community-focused broadcasting.
- EducationRacial JusticeMassachusettsA state review found Easthampton Public Schools responded promptly to year-long reports of antisemitism, marking a positive step toward protecting students and addressing bias.
- EducationDiverse religious groups in Texas formed a cross-faith coalition to push back against Republican efforts to inject Christian doctrine into public schools, defending separation of church and state.
- MassachusettsEducationEconomic JusticeMassachusetts House advanced a $1.8 billion plan funded by the Millionaires’ Tax, a progressive win that channels $885 million into transportation and $417 million into education.
- EducationCaliforniaA first-grader secured a victory for student free speech in California after teaching school officials and a judge about students’ First Amendment rights.
- EducationNew YorkCommunity members can vote to honor standout Section V high school girls athletes as the Faber Builders Girls Athlete of the Week for March 9–15, celebrating local student-athletes' achievements.
- EducationDemocracyA first-grader successfully defended student free-speech rights, prompting a school and judge to recognize the importance of protecting young students’ constitutional expression.
- ImmigrationEducationLeqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Columbia University protester, was released after a year in U.S. immigration detention — a win for immigrant rights and activists' protections.
- EducationNew YorkProgressive Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced New York City will lower speed limits to 15 mph around more than 800 public school locations by the end of the year to make streets safer for children.
- EducationDemocracyNew YorkState Sen. John Liu advanced civic participation by visiting two northeast Queens schools during NYC Civics Week to encourage elementary students to become proactive contributors to their communities.
- EducationBishop McCort Catholic High School's girls basketball team dominated Wilmington to earn a berth in the PIAA Class 2A semifinals.
- EducationRacial JusticeA federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s demand for seven years of student application race data, a win for Democratic attorneys general defending student privacy and racial justice.
- LaborEducationEconomic JusticeAn Arkansas manufacturer is launching an apprenticeship program to expand job training and create pathways to skilled, well-paying employment in response to federal calls for more apprenticeships.
- EducationRacial JusticeDemocracyThe D.C. Bar's disciplinary petition and investigation into DOJ official Ed Martin for allegedly threatening to withhold federal funds over Georgetown Law's DEI programs is a win for accountability, academic freedom, and protections for diversity and inclusion.
- EducationEconomic JusticeA rare bipartisan push has produced higher-education reforms that expand consumer protections and lower costs, marking a meaningful progressive win for students and affordability.
- EducationNew YorkNYU’s women’s basketball team has become an unlikely dynasty, compiling an 89-game unbeaten streak over three years and elevating the university’s program into a dominant, celebrated force.
- EducationMassachusettsDemocracyIn a unanimous decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that charter schools are subject to public records law, a win for transparency and accountability in publicly funded education.
- HealthcareEducationNew YorkA long-awaited independent report exposing decades of abuse at Columbia prompted the university to release findings, led to two senior administrators leaving their posts, and advanced accountability and compensation measures for survivors, including a $100 million fund.
- EducationLaborCaliforniaAfter their strike, San Francisco educators secured significant wins — including pay increases, commitments to reduce class sizes and hire more support staff — improving teachers' working conditions and student services. [2]
- EducationEconomic JusticeBipartisan new student loan and borrowing rules promise to rein in tuition growth and hold colleges accountable for programs with poor returns, a win for students and economic fairness.
- LaborEconomic JusticeEducationNew YorkUnions and New York lawmakers are rallying to 'Fix Tier VI,' pushing to improve pensions for public workers and secure better retirements for teachers and other employees.
- EducationEconomic JusticeNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani notched a progressive win as legislative allies partially backed a 'tax the rich' budget plan while his administration expanded the 3‑K early education program on Staten Island.
- EducationRacial JusticeSpelman College hosted the fourth annual HBCU Game Jam, bringing together over 85 students from 10 HBCUs for a 24-hour hackathon that celebrates and advances aspiring Black game developers through mentorship, networking, and $10,000 in prizes.
- EducationNew YorkCommunity members are invited to vote to recognize standout Section V high school girls as the Faber Builders Girls Athlete of the Week for March 2–8, celebrating and promoting girls' sports participation and achievement.
- EducationESET opened applications for its Women in Cybersecurity North American Scholarship on International Women’s Day, boosting educational and career opportunities for women entering the cybersecurity field.
- EducationEconomic JusticeNew YorkNew York City won a major progressive victory with the launch of universal childcare seats—2,000 free spots for 2-year-olds starting now and a plan to serve 12,000 children by Fall 2027.
- EducationDemocracyVoting RightsVirginia’s legislature moved to ban public schools from teaching that Jan. 6 was peaceful or that the 2020 election was broadly fraudulent, a win for accurate civic education and protecting democratic norms. [2] [3] [4]
- EducationNearly all universities rejected the Trump administration's restrictive higher education compact — a win for academic independence and progressive advocates — though officials may be preparing a revised proposal.
- Economic JusticeLaborEducationMaryland Senate Democrats advanced a progressive economic growth agenda to boost AI and biotech investment, expand workforce training, support small businesses, and streamline regulations despite a budget shortfall.
- EducationOn International Women’s Day, the Sony Women in Technology Awards celebrated women researchers and showcased the mentorship networks that sustain and inspire the next generation of women in science and technology.
- Racial JusticeEducationA South Florida university has launched an investigation into a racist, antisemitic and misogynistic group chat tied to a local GOP official, signaling institutional accountability against hate.
- Reproductive RightsEducationIn 1969 three University of Texas at Austin students—Victoria Foe, Judy Smith, and Barbara Hines—organized campus activism that helped pave the way for birth control access in Texas.
- HealthcareEducationNew YorkThe New York Attorney General has opened an investigation into Columbia University’s handling of predatory OB‑GYN Robert Hadden, offering survivors a path toward accountability and potential institutional reform.
- EducationWakulla High School scored a community win by hiring alum Derek Allen Jr. as its new head football coach, bringing local leadership and continuity to the program.
- Criminal Justice ReformEducationThe Mellon initiative expands radical prisoner education, increasing access to higher learning for incarcerated people and advancing a progressive push for educational justice and rehabilitation.
- EducationMassachusettsHarvard reached a new agreement allowing military students to defer enrollment beyond the Trump presidency, preserving their access to Harvard after the administration cut ties with its military education programs.
- EducationRacial JusticeAs the Trump administration weakens the federal Education Department, state governments are stepping up to provide civil-rights support for families, ensuring continued protections for students.
- MassachusettsEducationDemocracyGov. Maura Healey has allocated more than $500,000 to expand digitization and preservation efforts at the Massachusetts State House Library as it begins its second century, boosting public access to historic documents.
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated Holi at Lucy’s Rainbow Daycare in South Richmond Hill and welcomed the rollout of the first phase of free childcare for two-year-olds.
- EducationClimateEnvironmentEconomic JusticeNew YorkRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secured over $14 million in federal funding — including more than $11 million for 11 Bronx projects — to expand food access, education, and environmental resilience across New York’s 14th District.
- EducationThe University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s Kenilworth Gallery is presenting Nathaniel Stern and Sasha Stiles’ collaborative exhibition “Generation to Generation, Conversing with Kindred Technologies,” fostering intergenerational dialogue about technology and community and expanding socially engaged educational programming.
- EducationEnvironmentCongress quietly restored much of the science funding President Trump aimed to cut, preserving critical research and support for education and environmental science.
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani announced that free childcare will be provided this fall for 2,000 two-year-olds in priority neighborhoods, expanding early childhood access and supporting working families.
- EducationRacial JusticeA federal judge voided the Trump administration’s Department of Education directive that pressured public schools to end DEI programs, preserving diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in education.
- EducationDemocracyHistorians and scholars are reclaiming and amplifying the role of America’s founding feminists, rewriting the nation’s origin story to recognize women’s organizing and intellectual leadership and broaden our democratic narrative.
- EducationA new Gallup-Lumina poll shows that colleges are not systematically silencing conservative students, undermining conservative media’s persecution narrative and affirming campus free expression.
- HealthcareLaborHousingEducationEconomic JusticeDemocracyHigh school socialist Reese Armstrong is organizing in Travis County through Young Democratic Socialists of America to represent workers, tenants, and students and push for better wages, housing, health care, and political representation.
- EducationEconomic JusticeNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration rapidly mobilized city operations to advance his campaign promise to expand child care services in his first 100 days, marking an early progressive win.
- New YorkEducationRep. Ritchie Torres hosted House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and several honorees for a community-focused fireside chat at the New York Botanical Garden to kick off Women’s History Month in the Bronx.
- ImmigrationEducationMassachusettsNew YorkMassachusetts leaders Healey and Campbell issued guidance reminding colleges that ICE needs a judicial warrant to enter dorms — a protective win for student privacy and immigrant rights after the reported Columbia incident. [2]
- DemocracyEducationMarek Broderick, a University of Vermont biology student and Vermont Progressive Party member, won a seat on the Burlington City Council and is running for reelection, marking a progressive victory in Bernie Sanders’s backyard.
- EducationDemocracyNew YorkProPublica opened applications for its 2026 Investigative Editor Training Program, a yearlong, funded initiative to broaden and diversify the ranks of investigative editors and strengthen watchdog journalism nationwide.
- ImmigrationEducationHousingEconomic JusticeTeachers are stepping in to shield vulnerable immigrant students from ICE by driving them to school, delivering groceries, and even paying rent so families can stay safe and students can keep learning.
- HealthcareEducationA former walk-on for top-ranked LSU women's basketball who was told she'd never play again after a rare heart condition made a triumphant return to the court and received a standing ovation.
- EducationSteubenville, Ohio schools have dramatically improved literacy, successfully teaching virtually all students to read well and bucking national trends where nearly 40% of fourth graders lack basic reading skills.
- HousingEducationNew YorkProgressive New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured a productive White House meeting with President Trump, who pledged the imminent release of a detained Columbia student and discussed housing concerns. [2] [3]
- EducationFAMU head coach Quinn Gray Sr. bolstered his inaugural coaching staff by hiring former Miami Dolphins standout Sam Madison Jr., bringing NFL experience and strong regional ties to strengthen the program.
- ImmigrationHousingLaborEducationEconomic JusticeDemocracyMassachusettsBoston residents used $2.2 million in participatory funding to back immigrants’ legal defense, expand access to healthy food, and support housing stability, workforce training, and youth financial literacy programs.
- ImmigrationEducationNew YorkFollowing mass student protests and intervention by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Columbia University's legal support, ICE released Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva, a victory demonstrating the power of collective opposition to on‑campus immigration enforcement.
- DemocracyEducationThe Democratic Socialists of America are experiencing sustained growth and influence—winning local and national offices (including members of the Squad) and expanding their reach in academia, media, and the Democratic Party.
- EducationEconomic JusticeLaborAlabama lawmakers proposed a $150 million investment to expand career and technical education programs, strengthening workforce training and equipping students for high-demand careers across the state.
- EducationA new documentary highlights how New Orleans transformed one of the nation’s worst school districts into the fastest-improving, offering a model for fixing public schools.
- EducationThe Alabama House approved legislation creating a new scholarship program to help law enforcement families afford college and workforce training.
- EducationHealthcareAlabama’s Senate unanimously approved a bill banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers, a move supporters say protects young children’s health and development and strengthens early childhood education standards.
- EducationA Florida fourth-grade class's viral act of kindness demonstrates how students can mobilize community support for someone in need.
- EducationA new documentary shows how New Orleans transformed one of the nation's worst school districts into the fastest-improving, offering a model for fixing public schools.
- ImmigrationEducationNew YorkAfter a Mamdani–Trump meeting and allegations that ICE agents misrepresented themselves to gain access to a dorm, a Columbia student was freed — a win for student protections and increased scrutiny of immigration enforcement. [2]
- EducationMassachusettsEconomic JusticeLaborMassachusetts is offering residents free AI career certificate courses through Google's Grow With Google program, expanding affordable education and workforce opportunities.
- EducationEconomic JusticeMassachusettsGov. Maura Healey announced a partnership with Google to provide free AI training classes to all Massachusetts residents, expanding equitable access to digital skills and workforce opportunities.
- ImmigrationRacial JusticeEducationHealthcareA federal judge ruled the Trump administration's policy of deporting immigrants to 'third countries' unlawful, a significant win for immigrant rights.
- EducationProgressive win: the House Education Policy Committee delayed a proposed constitutional amendment to allow school prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, holding the bill over funding and implementation concerns and helping protect separation of church and state in public schools.
- EducationEconomic JusticeGovernor Kay Ivey celebrated National Teacher of the Year finalist Katie Collins while highlighting state efforts to raise educator pay, marking a win for teachers and education funding.
- Racial JusticeEducationNew YorkAdvocates achieved a milestone as the New York City Council held its first hearing on a package of bills from Speaker Julie Menin’s Five-Point Action Plan to protect houses of worship and schools and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Christian hate, advancing protections despite some NYPD concerns.
- Racial JusticeEducationThe 'INhairITANCE' exhibit in downtown Springfield celebrates hair, heritage and cultural identity, creating a positive community space to explore and uplift racial and cultural identity.
- EducationMassachusettsChicopee is launching Massachusetts’ first citywide school bus stop‑arm camera program — fully funded by fines and costing taxpayers nothing — to improve student safety and enforcement.
- EducationAfter years of deriding campus 'snowflakes,' Texas is now building the world’s largest 'safe space,' a surprising expansion of protected space and resources for student wellbeing and free expression.
- LGBTQ RightsEducationA fact-check vindicated Minnesota Democratic trans lawmaker Leigh Finke by debunking right-wing misinformation that she said pornography is 'educational' for LGBTQ+ youth, protecting her reputation and clarifying the record.
- EducationTroy University and Enterprise State Community College signed an agreement creating a clear pathway for community college students to earn bachelor's degrees in engineering, expanding access to higher education and career opportunities.
- EducationGov. Ivey celebrated Birmingham students' academic gains at a turnaround campus after its recent state grade improvement, highlighted in a student-made video.
- Voting RightsEducationRacial JusticeDemocracySelma high school students are partnering with a Boston-based arts collective to present a multidisciplinary performance that amplifies youth voices, honors Selma’s voting rights legacy, and highlights the challenges facing local teens.
- ImmigrationEducationMassachusettsA federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to bring back a Babson College student who was mistakenly deported to Honduras, securing the student's return to the United States.
- EducationEconomic JusticeA federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting federal funding for child-care subsidies and related social-service programs in five states, preserving vital support for families and low-income caregivers.
- Racial JusticeEducationNew YorkNassau County is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting and honoring the county’s local civil rights history and deepening community recognition of Black contributions.
- EducationAlabama marked a win for public education as Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Public Schools Week to celebrate students' improved national rankings in math and reading.
- EducationCity Year New Hampshire strengthened its capacity to support local students and schools by adding Dr. Paul Beaudin, Michael Pedler, and Michael Skelton to its board, bringing higher education and business leadership to the organization.
- EducationNew YorkMayor Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Menin united to open a long-delayed child care center, delivering a major win for local families by expanding access to early childhood education.
- ImmigrationEducationCriminal Justice ReformDemocracyCourts delivered a string of progressive wins by blocking the administration’s efforts to deport pro‑Palestinian students and re‑detain immigrants, enjoining warrantless arrests inside churches, quashing baseless indictments, and permanently blocking the Education Department’s anti‑DEI directive.
- EducationRacial JusticeDemocracyThe Department of Education dropped its appeal after losing a federal case that blocked its attempt to force colleges to eliminate race-based curricula and student supports, a major victory for education, racial justice, and democratic protections for campus diversity.
- ImmigrationRacial JusticeEducationNew YorkA federal immigration judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia graduate detained after a purported citizenship interview, marking a win for immigrant rights and protection of political expression. [2]
- LaborEducationNew YorkAfter voting to unionize, roughly 1,000 of NYU’s full-time contingent “contract faculty” formed CFU‑UAW, are negotiating their first contract and preparing to strike — a major labor win advancing fair pay and job security for non‑tenure instructors.
- ClimateEnvironmentEducationMassachusettsHarvard is launching a new 'Energy, Climate, and Environment' major led by a divestment activist, marking a win for climate advocacy and expanding environmental education.
- Racial JusticeEducationA growing wave of scholarship is reclaiming and centering the Black philosophical tradition in academia, ensuring Black thinkers are recognized as major contributors rather than footnotes.