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Supreme Court takes up Biden's proposal to expand relief for borrowers defrauded by schools

The Supreme Court decided Friday to take up the Biden administration’s appeal defending its proposal to ease applications for the Borrower Defense...

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Florida appeals court allows lawsuits against Parkland resource officer to proceed

A Florida appeals court ruled on Thursday that lawsuits against the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School resource officer at the time of the 2018...

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Johns Hopkins University reaches settlement to resolve complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia

Johns Hopkins University reached a settlement with the Department of Education on Tuesday over complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on its...

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Colleges prepare for new legal and political terrain under Trump

Colleges and universities are preparing for new legal and political territory as President-elect Trump returns to office. Concerns for...

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What to know about the car-renting app used in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks

The car-renting app Turo is in the spotlight after both the cars used in the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks on New Year's Day were rented...

02.01.2025 20

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The top 5 education issues of 2024

Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits...

01.01.2025 2

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US children are struggling with reading — and so are adults

Learning to read can become exponentially more difficult for older students and adults who have fallen behind, creating grave concerns as the...

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Universities warn international students to come back to campus before Trump inauguration

More than a dozen U.S. universities have issued guidance to their international students urging them to be back on campus before the Jan. 20...

20.12.2024 10

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Biden canceling student loan debt for 55K public service workers

President Biden announced on Friday he would be canceling more student debt for tens of thousands of public service workers, possibly his last...

20.12.2024 9

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Ohio passes 'Parents' Bill of Rights;' bill heads to governor's desk

The Ohio legislature passed what has been dubbed a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” on Wednesday, sending it to the Republican governor’s desk where...

19.12.2024 20

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Elite universities including MIT, Penn, Georgetown accused in court filing of favoring wealthy in admissions

A new motion filed Monday in a lawsuit spanning back two years accuses elite colleges of secretly favoring the wealthy in the admissions process...

18.12.2024 10

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Increased Christianity in schools opens the door to Satanic Temple education programs

The Satanic Temple is increasing its work in schools across the country, trying to combat a rise in religious teachings. The group, launched in...

11.12.2024 10

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Florida state lawmaker files measure eliminating tuition aid for undocumented immigrants

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) announced Monday he was introducing a bill to limit college tuition aid to undocumented immigrants. Fine is...

10.12.2024 10

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Social media influencer is a growing career choice. Colleges have noticed

Have influencers on social media created a new career field worthy of formal education? A growing number of universities are looking at classes and...

10.12.2024 4

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International students confused, anxious about their futures under second Trump term

International students are holding their breath as President-elect Trump gears up to return to the White House. Multiple schools have put out...

05.12.2024 3

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US students' math performance slips compared to other countries

U.S. students are seeing their performance on math slip compared to other countries, with scores dropping dramatically since the pandemic.  ...

04.12.2024 3

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Community 'college deserts' leave students stranded from higher education

Experts are increasingly sounding the alarm on community "college deserts" that leave students without readily accessible higher education options....

04.12.2024 10

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Top 5 education policies Trump may pursue his second term

President-elect Trump has big changes coming for the education world in his second administration. While Trump’s education plans have not been...

30.11.2024 3

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School choice movement embraces new possibilities with Trump presidency

School choice advocates are getting a champion for their cause in the Oval Office, bringing new possibilities for a movement that had largely been...

27.11.2024 9

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Texas tees up likely legal battle with biblical public school lessons

Texas has joined the states mixing the Bible with public school classrooms, setting up another potential legal showdown. The Texas State Board of...

23.11.2024 20

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Texas approves optional Bible-based lessons for public schools

Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public schools.  The State...

22.11.2024 2

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MIT waives tuition for families making less than $200K

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced Wednesday it would be waiving tuition for students from families that make less than...

22.11.2024 10

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With McMahon, Trump shrugs off lack of school experience for Education nod

For a normal administration, Linda McMahon would be an unusual pick for Education secretary. But President-elect Trump has given no indication he...

21.11.2024 2

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Obama education secretary Trump's threat to eliminate department 'empty'

Arne Duncan, President Obama's former education secretary, said Wednesday that President-elect Trump's campaign promise to close the Department of...

21.11.2024 8

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Texas education officials vote to back optional Bible lessons for K-5 classes: Reports

In a preliminary vote on Tuesday, Texas education officials approved a proposal to allow lessons about the Bible into public school classrooms,...

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When Trump left office, students were struggling because of the pandemic. They still are

When President-elect Trump left office in early 2021, the pandemic was at its height. Now he returns as American children and schools are...

19.11.2024 2

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India overtakes China as top source of international students at US colleges

India has overtaken China as the top source of international students for U.S. colleges, according to a report from Open Doors. For the 2023-2024...

18.11.2024 1

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A record 1 in 8 students were homeless in NYC last year: report

One in eight New York City students were homeless during the 2023-2024 school year, according to a report from Advocates for Children of New York...

18.11.2024 2

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Student protesters face potential Trump crackdown

Student protesters could be in the crossfire of the Trump administration’s crackdown on colleges, with activists increasingly concerned about...

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Abbott to Texas universities: Freeze tuition

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced Wednesday that he has sent letters to all public universities in the state saying he would not support tuition...

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Schools, colleges brace for 'a much more threatening political environment'

Educators and university leaders are on the edge of their seats as President-elect Trump makes his return to office with an aggressive posture...

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University of Rochester plastered with 'wanted' posters of Jewish faculty, staff

The University of Rochester in New York found "wanted" posters of Jewish faculty members on campus on Sunday night.   “This act is disturbing,...

13.11.2024 2

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Lunchables removed from school lunches nationwide

Kraft Heinz’s Lunchables will no longer be a part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) due to weak demand.   The company announced Tuesday...

13.11.2024 2

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Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries: Officials

Hundreds of books were removed from shelves at Florida schools, according to a list compiled by the state’s Department of Education for the...

13.11.2024 9

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Ryan Walters on national Bible in schools' mandate: ‘You have to have it in the classrooms'

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters did not reject the idea of a national mandate to require Bibles in schools on Tuesday night when asked...

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Who will be the next — and potentially last — secretary of Education?

State superintendents, outside organizers and even former rivals of President-elect Trump have all been floated as potential picks to lead his...

12.11.2024 9

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Yale class to examine Beyoncé's political, cultural impact

Yale University is offering a full course dedicated to Beyoncé and her impact on politics and culture, following a trend among schools that are...

12.11.2024 4

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Oklahoma's Ryan Walters announces advisory committee to streamline Trump's education changes

Oklahoma schools State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Monday an education advisory committee set to overlook and be proactive in...

11.11.2024 1

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What does Trump win mean for student loan forgiveness?

President-elect Trump’s past moves and rhetoric on student loans are leaving a dismal outlook for advocates who are now focusing their attention...

08.11.2024 3

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12 students at Maryland university charged in hate crime

A dozen students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were charged with a hate crime on Thursday after allegedly luring a man to an off-campus...

08.11.2024 10

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Trump joins Grover Cleveland with rarest presidential feat

Donald Trump this week did what only one other American has done — winning the presidency after earlier losing it from the White House — but...

08.11.2024 2

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Student loans, Title IX: What education policies might come out of a Trump administration

School choice will have a proponent in the Oval Office, and the federal Department of Education could be in existential danger after Tuesday's...

07.11.2024 20

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Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night

Republicans had a huge election night, capturing the White House and Senate and possibly keeping the House, but several of their state ballot...

06.11.2024 2

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Schools embrace Election Day lessons, while 12th graders head to the polls for real

Students around the country are getting mock elections, nine-week campaign courses and field trips to the polls, where many high school seniors...

05.11.2024 2

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Opponents of school choice hope to hit the brakes this Election Day

Next week’s elections bring a front for the school choice fight as voters in three states face ballot initiatives on the issue, an arena where...

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Authorities allege million-dollar teacher certification scheme in Houston

Five people have been arrested after organizing and conducting an illegal fake teacher certification scheme that made at least $1 million in...

30.10.2024 1

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The cost of college is quietly going down

The cost of college in the U.S. is going … down? With lower tuition, less student debt and more grant aid, College Board data released last week...

29.10.2024 1

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Native Americans want to see more action behind Biden apology for boarding schools

President Biden’s historic apology on Friday to Tribal Nations for the U.S. government's Native American boarding school policy has sparked...

27.10.2024 1

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Biden becomes first president to apologize for Native American boarding school policy

President Biden apologized Friday for Native American boarding schools that were part of U.S. policy for 150 years and stripped children away from...

25.10.2024 1

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Biden apology: What were the Native American boarding schools?

Joe Biden is set on Friday to become the first president to apologize for a 150-year policy that sent thousands of Native American children to...

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