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Education Policy: The Trump administration is pushing more control of federal education dollars to states via “Returning Education to the States” waivers, with Kansas among those getting flexibility to consolidate funding streams and loosen certain local requirements. Classroom Ethics: A growing wave of reports shows classroom pets being harmed or neglected, raising fresh questions about how schools balance engagement with humane treatment. Illinois History & Justice: Soil from the Springfield 1908 Race Riot—near the lynching site of Scott Burton—was collected for a commemorative exhibit, with jars later headed to Alabama’s Equal Justice Initiative museum. AI & Privacy: Meta’s smart-glasses patent describes cameras that could identify people and decide what to focus on, reigniting concerns about facial recognition and user trust. Mobility & Safety: E-bike and e-motorcycle injuries involving children are driving calls for tougher rules, including possible criminal charges for parents in some places. Manufacturing & Jobs: Stellantis says the new Jeep Cherokee will be built in Illinois on its STLA One platform, while Unifor warns about potential sale of Stellantis’ Brampton plant. Tech in Corrections: Securus is promoting connected electronic monitoring in Chicago, pitching real-time visibility for probation and parole officers.

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