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Talk about a food fight! A group of six states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration over the rollback of school lunch nutritional standards requiring schools to serve students healthier meals. Read this story, as well as the latest in the college admissions scandal, a report on class Instagram accounts, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

For many of us, just hearing the words “standardized test” can mentally trigger the rhythmic taunting sound of a clock counting down the minutes. Timing has become a huge part of standardized test taking, and in the recent college admissions fraud scandal, parents exploited extra-time accommodations to give their kids the upper hand while testing. But do tests really need a time limit? Read this story and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

The college admissions scandal has dominated headlines since it broke earlier this week, turning the spotlight on the flaws of the college admissions process. But this week, President Trump also proposed a 10 percent budget cut to the Department of Education, which could cut funding for teacher development under Title II, academic supports and enrichment, and 29 other programs. Read all about this story and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up!

What do sleeping in, Bill Gates, going to the bathroom, and school safety all have in common? They’re all featured topics in this week’s EdNews Round Up! Find out what happens when schools starts later, what Bill Gates has to say about the future of textbooks, and more!