President Trump issued several executive orders during his first days in office that will likely impact international students and their families in the U.S. His push to end birthright citizenship is currently on hold with lawmakers, however, orders surrounding DEI and gender identity will cause a ripple effect in the coming weeks. 

Artificial intelligence greatly reshaped classrooms in 2024 as educators battled an increase in students using AI to complete assignments. 

New Jersey has dedicated resources in recent years to boost access to mental health services in schools. 

New legislation proposed in Washington State could allocate taxpayer money to provide and pay for health insurance for student-athletes enrolled in public four-year institutions like Washington State University and the University of Washington. 

College leaders anticipate budgetary strains, federal policy shifts, and enrollment challenges in 2025. 

A student at Atlantic Coast High School in Florida died after exposure to peanuts at a school activity meeting where food was served. 

A student at Marshall Middle School in Houston, TX, died in August after collapsing during a P.E. class. A school nurse tried to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on the student. However, the device did not function as needed. 

As part of this roundup of healthcare industry takeaways from digital health executives, a leader at Brightside Health reflects on the growing importance of mental healthcare. She notes that schools and states have made progress by adopting models like student health insurance plans with in-network providers, and new policies like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act have helped provide more accessible and localized care.