US Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick has criticized the Justice Department's investigation and prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, highlighting "profound investigative missteps" and potential "government misconduct." Fitzpatrick has ordered the release of grand jury transcripts, noting procedural errors by interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan, who was appointed by President Donald Trump.

The Supreme Court will review a decision made by the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit concerning the "metering" policy, which the Trump administration says hinders border management. The policy involved turning back asylum seekers at ports of entry before they could enter the US. The Ninth Circuit ruled that asylum seekers turned away had "arrived in" the US under federal law.

The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program is expanding its impact by developing a K-12 curriculum based on the biographies featured on its roadside markers. Education director Lisa Nordstrum, who first introduced these stories to her seventh-grade students, now leads the effort to incorporate women's histories -- many of whom are absent from textbooks -- into classrooms statewide.

Students at Maumee High School in Ohio are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking with a hands-on history project. The initiative, led by social science teacher Jamie Naragon, explores the ship's local ties, including crew members from Toledo, and Naragon said the project is aimed at teaching students the value of local history and individual impact.

A report from the Center for Democracy & Technology finds that 57% of special education teachers have used AI to help develop individualized education programs or 504 plans during the 2024-25 school year, up 18% from the previous year. The report highlights potential legal and ethical issues, including compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Eighth-grader Kamari Goree, inspired by his civics class at Crawford Middle School Leadership Academy, played a hands-on role in community safety efforts following recent gun violence. After being connected with local organizers by his civics teacher, Sara Green, Goree designed and distributed fliers and surveys to neighbors with Green, directly engaging residents in the Centre Parkway area.

Vermont has introduced the Kid Governor Program this year, a civic education initiative coordinated by the Secretary of State's office. The program enables fifth-graders from across the state, including homeschool groups, to participate in a hands-on election process with students campaigning on issues that matter to them, and the eventual Kid Governor and their cabinet working with state officials to implement their platforms.

Students at McNabb and Morgan elementary schools in Kentucky participated in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to commemorate the day in 1960 when Bridges became the first Black student to integrate an all-white school in the South. The event, supported by high-school and middle-school clubs that helped create banners, aimed to teach students about courage, leadership and standing up against injustice.

Filmmaker Ken Burns is debuting "The American Revolution," a six-part documentary on PBS that explores the American Revolution from the perspective of Native Americans, women and Black people. The documentary, which features voices of celebrities such as Morgan Freeman and Meryl Streep, aims to provide a nuanced view of the era, highlighting the complexities and diverse experiences of the time.