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Judges Block Trump Admin's PSLF Program Overhaul

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Judges Block Trump Admin's PSLF Program Overhaul

Two federal judges struck down the Trump administration's overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, ruling that it exceeded the Education Department’s authority and threatened First Amendment protections. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Massachusetts vacated the department’s

Jun 30, 10:33 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Texas Mandates Bible Passages in Public School Reading List

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Texas Mandates Bible Passages in Public School Reading List

The Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for over 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages alongside literary works like Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations.' The proposal has been closely followed by education observers and is expected to be the firs

Jun 26, 7:02 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Carvalho Resigns Amid FBI Probe; LAUSD Names New Superintendent

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Carvalho Resigns Amid FBI Probe; LAUSD Names New Superintendent

Alberto Carvalho has resigned as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) amid an ongoing federal investigation into district contracts and a failed artificial intelligence project. His resignation comes nearly four months after FBI agents executed search warrants at his hom

Jun 22, 11:07 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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U.S. Test Results Show Stagnant Scores for Teens

U.S. Test Results Show Stagnant Scores for Teens

According to multiple reports, younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic's disruptions while older students' test scores continue to stagnate. The latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government shows that nine-year-olds rebounded to pre-pandemic reading

Jun 10, 6:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Ohio State Settles Sex Abuse Case for $100M

Ohio State Settles Sex Abuse Case for $100M

Ohio State University has agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims brought by 279 former students who were sexually abused by a campus doctor, according to multiple reports. The settlement was ratified by the university's board and covers all but one of the 280 people involved in the case. The ab

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET·1 min read

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Shrey Parikh Wins National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh Wins National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh emerged victorious at the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, outlasting a deep field of finalists in a lightning-round tiebreaker. The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California spelled 32 words correctly in 90 seconds to set a record for the spell-off format introduced

May 29, 11:16 AM ET·1 min read

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Graduates Voice Frustration in Student Loans Inquiry

Graduates Voice Frustration in Student Loans Inquiry

Thousands of graduates have shared their frustrations with a parliamentary inquiry about student loans, revealing widespread confusion and dissatisfaction over loan terms. According to dailymail.com , more than half of the 52,000 respondents said they did not understand what they were signing up for

May 27, 6:51 PM ET·1 min read

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Harvard Faculty Caps A Grades at 20% to Combat Grade Inflation

Harvard Faculty Caps A Grades at 20% to Combat Grade Inflation

Harvard University faculty voted overwhelmingly to cap the number of A grades awarded to undergraduate students at 20%, plus four additional per class. The measure passed by a vote of 458-201 and will take effect in fall 2027, as reported by CBS News and confirmed by Harvard University. The policy a

May 20, 5:40 PM ET·2 min read

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DOJ Accuses Yale of Race-Based Admissions

DOJ Accuses Yale of Race-Based Admissions

The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Yale School of Medicine of discriminating against White and Asian applicants by favoring Black and Hispanic candidates based on race, according to multiple reports. In a letter sent Thursday, the DOJ concluded its yearlong investigation finding that Yale's

May 15, 4:50 AM ET·1 min read

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U.S. Students Face Reading Recession Amid Gains in Math

U.S. Students Face Reading Recession Amid Gains in Math

U.S. students continue to face a 'reading recession,' according to a national Education Scorecard analysis by researchers at Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth. The study examined state test scores from third to eighth grades across 5,000 school districts in 38 states. The findings reveal that only fi

May 13, 8:48 AM ET·2 min read

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DOJ Finds UCLA Medical School Illegally Used Race in Admissions

DOJ Finds UCLA Medical School Illegally Used Race in Admissions

The U.S. Department of Justice concluded that the University of California, Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine illegally considered race in its admissions process, according to findings released on Wednesday. Based on a year-long investigation launched in late March 2025 following a lawsui

May 6, 7:18 PM ET·2 min read

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Rutgers Rescinds Invitation to Graduation Speaker Over Anti-Israel Posts

Rutgers Rescinds Invitation to Graduation Speaker Over Anti-Israel Posts

Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to Rami Elghandour , the CEO of biotechnology company Arcellx and a university alumnus, as the commencement speaker for the School of Engineering's convocation ceremony. The decision follows backlash over Elghandour's anti-Israel social media posts, wh

May 6, 7:18 PM ET·2 min read

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Feds Investigate LAUSD Over Teacher Misconduct Policies

Feds Investigate LAUSD Over Teacher Misconduct Policies

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) 's policies regarding teachers accused of sexual misconduct, according to multiple reports. Officials allege that LAUSD's current practices may violate Title IX by automatically reassi

May 6, 2:42 PM ET·1 min read

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Court Overturns £585K Fine on Sussex University

Court Overturns £585K Fine on Sussex University

The High Court has overturned a £585,000 fine imposed on Sussex University for its transgender policy, which was found to limit free speech and contributed to the resignation of Professor Kathleen Stock. The court ruled that the Office for Students (OfS) lacked the authority to impose such a penalty

Apr 29, 8:03 AM ET·2 min read

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UK Universities Face Fines for Free Speech Failures

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UK Universities Face Fines for Free Speech Failures

Universities in England that fail to uphold free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income under a new complaints system starting next academic year. The Office for Students (OfS) will investigate concerns from university staff and external speakers about freedom of speech violations

Apr 20, 4:45 AM ET·1 min read

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LAUSD Averts Strike with Unions

LAUSD Averts Strike with Unions

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) campuses remained open on Tuesday after negotiators struck a last-minute deal with SEIU Local 99, averting a planned strike. The agreement came just hours before the 2 a.m. PDT strike deadline on Monday evening and included a 24% wage increase for about 30

Apr 14, 3:35 PM ET·2 min read

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UK Caps Student Loan Rates at 6% Amid Inflation Fears

UK Caps Student Loan Rates at 6% Amid Inflation Fears

The UK government has announced that interest rates on Plan 2 and postgraduate (Plan 3) student loans will be capped at 6% from September. This measure aims to protect graduates in England and Wales from rising inflation due to global conflicts, particularly the war in the Middle East. According to

Apr 7, 10:27 AM ET·2 min read

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Judge Blocks Trump Admin's College Admissions Data Demand

Judge Blocks Trump Admin's College Admissions Data Demand

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's effort to collect data proving colleges aren't considering race in admissions. U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV issued a preliminary injunction on Friday, granting a request from 17 Democratic state attorneys general who sued earlier this

Apr 4, 1:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Ohio State Names Provost as New President

Ohio State Names Provost as New President

Ohio State University has appointed Executive Vice President and Provost Ravi Bellamkonda as its new president following the abrupt resignation of former President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. The board of trustees voted unanimously to appoint Bellamkonda, bypassing the traditional nationwide search proc

Mar 14, 9:11 AM ET·1 min read

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LAUSD Superintendent Denies Wrongdoing Amid FBI Probe

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LAUSD Superintendent Denies Wrongdoing Amid FBI Probe

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who is currently on paid administrative leave following an FBI raid at his home and district offices last month, has denied any wrongdoing through a statement released by his attorneys. The statement asserts that Mr. Carvalho 'ha

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Pandemic's Lingering Impact: Young Kids' Reading Scores Lag

Pandemic's Lingering Impact: Young Kids' Reading Scores Lag

Young children who were infants or not yet born when the COVID-19 pandemic began are now entering their early school years, and researchers are finding that the pandemic has had a lasting impact on their education. According to a report published by the education assessment and research group NWEA,

Mar 10, 1:19 PM ET·3 min read

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Ohio State President Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationship

Ohio State President Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationship

Ohio State University President Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. has resigned following the disclosure of an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources for her personal business. The board of trustees accepted his resignation, acknowledging his contributions but expressing disappointmen

Mar 9, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Indiana Teacher Suspended After 'Monkeys in a Zoo' Remark

Indiana Teacher Suspended After 'Monkeys in a Zoo' Remark

A fifth-grade teacher at Merrillville Intermediate School in Indiana has been suspended after telling students they were 'acting like monkeys in a zoo.' The incident, which occurred on February 24, sparked outrage among parents who voiced their concerns at a school board meeting. Superintendent D

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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New York Announces Free Childcare for 2,000 Two-Year-Olds in Select Communities

New York Announces Free Childcare for 2,000 Two-Year-Olds in Select Communities

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that 2,000 free childcare places will be offered to two-year-olds in New York City starting later this year. This initiative marks a small step toward fulfilling Mamdani's campaign promise of universal free childcare for al

Mar 5, 3:29 PM ET·2 min read

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