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Prosecutors move to drop charges against scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos

The Trump administration has moved to drop charges against a Harvard University researcher accused of illegally smuggling frog embryos into the United...

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Cotton wins third term in Senate for Arkansas

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) won his reelection campaign in Arkansas, securing a third term in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. The outcome...

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Young voters could help shape the midterms. But will they turn out?

Advocates are enthusiastic about the potential for increased youth voter turnout in key races in Tuesday's midterms. The economy, the Trump...

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Judge dismisses Trump administration's Harvard lawsuit

A district judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit the Trump administration brought against Harvard to obtain more admissions data in its quest to...

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More public schools are closing. Will the midterms speed or slow the process?

Public school closures are accelerating across the country, and voters in several states have a chance to speed up or slow down the process on...

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Education Department posts doctored image showing its HQ as Spirit Halloween

The Education Department on Friday posted a doctored image on the social platform X showing the agency's headquarters in Washington with a Spirit...

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New York state police taking over Cornell sexual assault complaints

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday that state police would take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell University after widespread...

30.10.2026 10

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Child care costs, student loans squeeze families ahead of midterms

Parents and former students are feeling the burn from the costs of education ahead of midterm elections increasingly focused on affordability. From...

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Dartmouth official resigns over AI use

A top Dartmouth official has resigned from his position after allegations he violated the school's AI use policy. The university announced Wednesday...

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Midterm results could bring brewing student loan battle to a head

Student loan advocates see next week’s midterms as an opportunity for further oversight and potential reversals of policies from the Trump...

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Female Texas high schooler cast as male lead in 'Little Shop of Horrors' files Title IX suit after show canceled

The Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) in Texas was hit with a Title IX lawsuit this week after it canceled its production of "Little...

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Cornell Faculty Senate preps for no confidence vote on president after Jane Doe's allegations: What to know

The Cornell University Faculty Senate is set to debate a no confidence vote on Wednesday against President Michael Kotlikoff after allegations of a...

28.10.2026 10

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The school choice decision putting Democratic governors on the clock

Democratic governors face an end-of-year deadline to join the nation's first federal school choice program, a decision that could bring massive...

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Free lunch, transgender athletes: Voters nationwide face major education decisions

Voters across the country are making big decisions about the education of their children at a local, state and federal level in this year's midterms....

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Ohio State disputes medical school admissions discrimination finding

Ohio State University (OSU) is disputing allegations from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that it is discriminating in admissions to its medical...

22.10.2026 20

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Trump administration abandons appeals in fight over student loan forgiveness program

The Trump administration has abandoned its goal to reform the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, dropping a legal fight over the changes...

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UNC settles Trump administration probes

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to close 19 federal investigations into...

20.10.2026 10

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How Democrats could make Trump's Education Department overhaul much harder

Democrats are preparing to use all the tools at their disposal to halt the dismantling of the Education Department (ED) if they win the House or...

20.10.2026 20

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Early childhood educators fear tougher working conditions amid Trump proposals

Early childhood educators are sounding the alarm at changes proposed by the Trump administration to loosen regulations on the industry such as...

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Experts say Cornell case highlights struggle with sexual assault prevention programs

The alleged Cornell University gang rape has put a spotlight on programs and education at colleges that address sexual violence. But as Cornell’s...

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Cornell president defends handling of alleged gang rape case

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged missteps made by himself and the university when Jane Doe originally came forward with sexual assault...

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School start times under scrutiny amid permanent daylight saving time debate

School start times have taken center stage in the fight surrounding permanent daylight saving time. Senators concerned about kids walking to school in...

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Cornell announces suspension of all frat parties amid Jane Doe lawsuit

Cornell University announced Tuesday it would be suspending all parties at fraternities through the end of the academic year and adding trained sexual...

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Letitia James appointment becomes pressure point in Cornell gang rape case

President Trump says the Cornell 7 won't get a fair shake with New York Attorney General Letitia James investigating their alleged gang rape case —...

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Student loan forgiveness could hike tax bill for borrowers, study finds

A new study says tax bills could triple for people who receive student loan forgiveness through income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. Previously,...

09.10.2026 20

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Transgender athlete bans set to reach the ballot box for the first time

Transgender athletes are on the ballot in four states this November in efforts to expand existing bans or create new ones against their participation...

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Vance says 9 universities will be investigated over foreign visas

Vice President Vance on Thursday announced a probe into multiple colleges over their use of the J-1 visa program that allows foreign students and...

08.10.2026 10

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Cornell defendant fighting Letitia James appointment as special prosecutor

One of the men accused in the Cornell University gang rape lawsuit is fighting the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special...

08.10.2026 10

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University of Arizona suspends fraternity activities in wake of misconduct reports

The University of Arizona suspended most fraternity activities this week due to several misconduct reports against chapters on campus. Dean of...

07.10.2026 30

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Book bans reach all-time high, led by Texas and Florida and fueled by AI

Book bans reached an all-time high this year as political pressure and AI fuel a spike in titles taken off the shelves. Almost 12,000 books were...

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French student protests leave hundreds injured, thousands arrested: What to know

Student protests in France have shut down hundreds of schools after demonstrations against teacher shortages and rundown buildings turned violent....

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Cornell faculty prepare no-confidence vote against administration

Cornell faculty has prepared a no-confidence vote against the university administration amid criticism over the school's handling of the alleged gang...

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School book bans hit record high with nearly 12,000 removals, study finds

School book bans have hit a record high at almost 12,000 removals, according to a new report from PEN America, a free-speech organization. The group...

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Victim in alleged Cornell gang rape case said she 'felt like bait'

The victim in the alleged Cornell University gang rape investigation told school investigators at the time she "felt like bait" during the alleged...

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Head Start fight reaches tipping point as advocates push back against proposed Trump changes

The Trump administration is moving ahead with big changes to Head Start, the federal early childhood education program that serves low-income...

03.10.2026 20

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Cornell rape accusation renews reputation trouble for frats

The Cornell University gang rape allegation is the latest in a series of black marks for fraternities, leading critics to question why universities...

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Hochul stops short of calling for Cornell resignations as James takes over rape probe

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) stopped short on Friday of calling for the resignations of the president of Cornell University or the local prosecutor...

02.10.2026 20

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Cornell under a microscope over handling of frat house rape investigation

Cornell University is facing angry calls from politicians, activists and the general public demanding more transparency over how it handled the...

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Record low say college education 'very important': Gallup

A new Gallup poll shows a record low number of individuals who say college education is “very important” as higher education continues to lose the...

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Cornell University frat house rape investigation reopened: What we know

Cornell University is facing a firestorm of controversy after a lawsuit filed this month alleges a student there was gang raped at a fraternity house...

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New University of Michigan grading plan halted after backlash

The president of the University of Michigan has halted a plan to forgo letter grades for some first-year students after receiving backlash over the...

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Ken Griffin donating $3B to Carnegie Mellon

Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, according to an announcement from the institution on...

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Politicians increasingly taking the reins as college presidents in red states

Former elected officials are increasingly filling the role of college president, especially in red states where dissatisfaction with higher education...

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Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students

The Education Department announced Monday it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination...

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Hilton outlines English-only California schools plan

The Republican gubernatorial nominee in California says schools should go back to English-only classrooms. Steve Hilton said on “The Big Weekend...

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Can schools help boost youth voter turnout for midterms?

Advocates are hopeful the upcoming midterms will see an uptick in youth voters as high schools and colleges work to help register and encourage...

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Permanent daylight saving time? Schools and students would suffer, experts say

A major hurdle stands in the way of permanent daylight saving time: schools. Despite momentum from the White House, lawmakers in the lower chamber and...

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Education Department announces earliest FAFSA launch in program history

The Education Department announced Wednesday the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 2027-2028 school year were open for...

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Princeton falls from top spot on US News rankings

Princeton University has fallen from the top spot on U.S. News & World Report's college rankings for the first time in 15 years. The Massachusetts...

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New student reading data offer bright spot on long road to literacy recovery in the US

Reading scores are starting to see an increase across the board after years of stagnation following COVID-19, a new study says, a hopeful sign in the...

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