Education

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

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