Education

Cursive writing is making a notable return to classrooms across the United States, driven by new state mandates and renewed interest among educators, students, and communities. Once sidelined by modern curriculum standards, the flowing style of handwriting is now being reintroduced as part of a broader conversation about foundational skills

A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says the U.S. Department of Education stopped conducting certain oversight reviews of companies that manage federal student loans, raising concerns about the accuracy of borrower records and the quality of information provided to millions of Americans. The watchdog investigation found that the department’s Office of

An English teacher from rural eastern India expected questions about her research when she received a prestigious American scholarship. Instead, she found herself answering inquiries about childcare and marital duties. Her selection for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program marked a professional milestone, but the reaction it triggered revealed the enduring

Across the United States, schools are tightening rules on smartphone use, and Kentucky has emerged as one of the states leading a major shift toward distraction-free classrooms. With more than 30 states now limiting cellphone use during school hours, Kentucky’s statewide requirement for phone-free public school classes has become a

A new federal watchdog report reveals that the U.S. Department of Education’s attempt to dismiss hundreds of employees resulted in a financial burden of more than $28 million for taxpayers, intensifying scrutiny of workforce management, civil rights enforcement, and government efficiency. The findings highlight how the administration’s cost-cutting strategy, aimed

President Donald Trump’s aggressive legal and financial campaign against major U.S. universities has triggered one of the most consequential transformations in American higher education in decades. Through lawsuits, executive orders, and the strategic withholding of federal grants and contracts, the administration has applied unprecedented pressure on elite academic institutions, reshaping

The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the

Growing Use of AI Detection Software in Classrooms The use of AI detection software in schools has expanded rapidly as educators attempt to respond to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence tools. Across middle schools and high schools, teachers are increasingly relying on automated systems that estimate the likelihood

The investigation into a deadly shooting at Brown University remains active as authorities confirmed that no suspect is currently in custody, intensifying concern across the campus and the broader Providence community. The attack occurred inside an academic building during final exams, a moment when campus foot traffic was unusually high

High school students in Colorado are gaining real-world construction experience inside a 32,000-square-foot modular home factory designed to train the next generation of skilled workers while providing new housing opportunities for families in Boulder. The facility, funded by a $13 million investment that combined municipal resources with federal, state and