Education

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

Growing Fears Over the Future of U.S. Special Education Fifty years after the Education for All Handicapped Children Act established the foundation of modern special education, concerns are mounting about the future of the system and its ability to protect the rights of millions of children with disabilities. As federal

Federal workers responsible for overseeing national special education programs have been ordered back to their positions following the new government funding agreement. However, their long-term status remains unclear. The U.S. Department of Education must reinstate employees who were removed during the October workforce reductions. These include essential specialists. Their responsibilities

Dispute Over New Rules for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Several U.S. cities —including Albuquerque, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco— along with major labor unions and nonprofit organizations, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Established in 2007 under

Several institutions voice opposition to conditions proposed by the Trump administration A number of U.S. universities have declined to sign the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a proposal from former President Donald Trump’s administration that ties institutional commitments to political priorities in exchange for preferential access to federal