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Supreme Court declines to hear school gender identity case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to review a case related to school district practices on gender identity. The court's refusal to hear the appeal in Lee v. Poudre School District R-1 highlights the ongoing debate over parental rights in education. The case was brought by two sets of parents, Jonathan and Erin Lee, and Nicolas and Linnaea Jurich, who contend a teacher at the Colorado district discussed gender identity with their 6th grade children and invited them to meetings of the school's Gender and Sexualities Alliance club. Neither student questioned their gender identity, court papers say, and one of the students attempted suicide after an emotional decline that began with attendance at the club meeting, the parents alleged. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. said he concurred in the denial for procedural reasons. He also expressed concerns that some lower federal courts are avoiding the question of “whether a school district violates parents' fundamental rights when, without parental knowledge or consent, it encourages a student to transition to a new gender or assists in that process.” Additionally in a separate case, the court dismissed an appeal from Rebecca Hartzell, an Arizona mother barred from her children's school, emphasizing the lack of established precedent for her claims.

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California schools face new law on antisemitism in schools

California's Assembly Bill 715, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to combat antisemitism in schools by restricting certain teachings. Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan shared her personal connection to the issue, stating: "My children deserve to show up at school and not have to face hate crimes." The law has sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing it may infringe on academic freedom and silence pro-Palestinian voices. The final version of the bill, which underwent multiple revisions, no longer references the Israel-Hamas conflict and emphasizes "factually accurate" instruction devoid of bias. Opponents, including Assemblymember Robert Garcia, expressed concerns that the law could lead to censorship and limit discussions on controversial topics. The bill reflects a broader struggle within California's Democratic Party to balance support for Jewish communities while addressing rising anti-Zionist sentiments among constituents.

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Texas voucher program set to launch

Texas is preparing to launch its school voucher program, allowing families to apply for state funds to support private or homeschool education. The application process for private schools will begin before the year ends, with families able to apply starting February 2026. The program is backed by a $52m contract with Odyssey, a New York-based company, which will manage the application process and design the system for parents. Kelly Hancock, Texas' chief financial officer, noted that the program could see funding reach nearly $5bn over the next five years. "Odyssey has been chosen to assist states in creating education savings accounts," said Joseph Connor, the company's founder. The comptroller's office will oversee the program, which aims to provide families with thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds for educational expenses.

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UF unveils fastest university supercomputer

The University of Florida (UF) recently unveiled the fastest university-owned supercomputer, HiPerGator, at a ceremony attended by over 125 guests, including U.S. Representative Kat Cammack. This launch is part of UF's ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) initiative, which aims to enhance workforce development and national competitiveness. "As Florida's flagship university, UF has embraced a bold and audacious vision: to be the nation's AI university," said UF Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini. The $33m upgrade features the new NVIDIA DGX B200 SuperPOD, which is 30 times faster than its predecessor. HiPerGator ranks No. 3 globally for speed and No. 4 for efficiency, supporting nearly 7,000 users and over 230 AI courses.

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