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Key congressional hearings this week. The Senate HELP Committee will vote on the nomination of Linda McMahon to serve as education secretary https://bit.ly/4bblN0T. The Sen. Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled, "Children's Safety in the Digital Era." https://bit.ly/4hZ9x5H. The U.S. House is in recess.

State lawmakers are taking action on K-12 #cybersecurity, and the Consortium for School Networking is continuing to track their progress. The association's latest report highlights key trends in training, funding, and policy reforms that protect our schools from cyber threats. #EdTech https://bit.ly/41537wz

92% of Division I schools subsidize athletics with student fees & institutional funds. Are students unknowingly footing the bill? Rep. Walberg calls on GAO to examine the impact of these rising costs. #NIL #EducationFunding https://bit.ly/3EoLL4Q

For the fifth consecutive year, Foresight was proud to support publication of CoSN's annual report on cybersecurity policy trends shaping the future of our nation’s schools. As digital threats evolve, so must our policies—and this report provides critical insights to help education leaders stay ahead. Grateful to contribute to this important work!" https://bit.ly/3Ex7tU1

USDA survey says 95% of School Food Authorities (SFAs) face supply chain challenges like high food costs, staffing shortages, & product availability. Large SFAs feel the pinch more. Despite improvements since SY 2021–22, labor costs surged in SY 2023–24. https://bit.ly/4gJvk1j

Please join us in welcoming Ben Gies, Foresight's newest Policy Advisor! With a decade of education advocacy experience, Ben brings deep expertise in early childhood education, literacy, and K-12 governance to our team. https://bit.ly/4fP1OFQ

Parents are key partners in early learning. Title I preschools must engage families through regular communication, home visits, and input on curricula. Strong schools start with strong family ties. Read the new USED and HHS Guidance here: https://bit.ly/3ZQraxr

New House AI Task Force warns U.S. faces growing AI talent gap. Report calls for expanded access to AI training resources, better technical infrastructure in schools, and new pathways into AI careers. bit.ly/49ILhlr #AIWorkforce #Education

SROs should be safety partners, not disciplinarians. New U.S. Department of Justice guidance calls for clear boundaries between school discipline and law enforcement, with mandatory training and data tracking to ensure accountability. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49F7QYu

The U.S. Department of Education calls for schools to create clear device policies, releases "Planning Together" playbook to help education leaders work with parents, teachers & students on developing local solutions for cell phone use in schools https://bit.ly/3ZcDyaA