Education

The Trump administration has announced a significant restructuring of federal education oversight by transferring two major responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education to other government agencies. The move represents one of the most substantial steps yet in the administration’s ongoing effort to reduce the size and authority of the

Student loan changes July 1 will introduce some of the most significant adjustments to federal student aid programs in years. New repayment options, borrowing restrictions, graduate school lending limits, and workforce training benefits are scheduled to take effect. Consequently, millions of current and future borrowers across the United States will

A “learning recession” predating the pandemic Student performance in the United States had already begun declining years before COVID-19. This is according to the latest Education Scorecard from researchers at Stanford University and Harvard University. After decades of steady improvement between 1990 and 2013, test scores—particularly in math—began to fall.

The widely used education platform Canvas has returned online after a significant outage triggered by a cybersecurity breach, but the disruption has left lasting concerns for millions of students and educators. The incident occurred during a critical academic period, affecting access to exams, coursework, and communication tools across thousands of institutions. Data

A growing number of school districts across the United States are rethinking one of education’s most traditional practices: homework. In a notable shift, a rural district in Louisiana eliminated mandatory homework entirely. This decision impacts approximately 2,500 students from elementary through high school. The decision reflects a broader national conversation

The latest data on public education in the United States reveals a growing disconnect between nominal salary increases and real purchasing power for teachers. While average teacher pay reached $74,495 during the most recent school year, representing a 3.5% increase, inflation has significantly eroded those gains. When adjusted for rising

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