Education

Once a School Tradition, the Presidential Fitness Test May Return A new executive order signed by the U.S. president aims to bring back the once-standard physical fitness test for students aged 10 to 17. The Presidential Fitness Test, discontinued in 2013, included exercises like push-ups, running drills, and flexibility tests

University Recovers Grants and Ends Federal Investigations Brown University has reached an agreement with the federal government that reinstates numerous suspended grants and concludes investigations into alleged discriminatory practices. As part of the arrangement, the institution will contribute $50 million over ten years to workforce development organizations in Rhode Island.

University to Pay Fine Over Three Years and Implement Measures Against Antisemitism Columbia University has reached a $221 million settlement with the U.S. federal government following investigations and extended negotiations. The agreement restores the university’s access to approximately $1.3 billion in previously frozen federal funds and includes a commitment to

Key Changes for Students, Schools, and Higher Education A sweeping new law, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” recently signed by the President, brings major reforms to education, social assistance, and tax policy. These changes will affect students at all levels, public schools, colleges, and several federal assistance

Festivities meet political demonstrations and immigration fears This Independence Day, Americans are participating in a wide variety of events that reflect the complex mood of the country. While millions are preparing for barbecues and fireworks, others are planning or attending demonstrations. Safety concerns, immigration enforcement and economic pressures are influencing

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that negotiations with Harvard University are progressing and a formal agreement could be revealed in the coming days. Trump described the talks as constructive and stated that both parties are working toward a resolution that he believes would be “historic” and

The State Department will resume student and scholar visa processing, adding public access to social media accounts as a new vetting requirement. The U.S. Department of State announced it will begin processing visa applications for international students and visiting scholars once again, with a new requirement: applicants must make their

The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that students with disabilities will face fewer legal obstacles when suing schools to enforce their educational rights. This decision lowers the legal threshold for pursuing claims under certain federal disability laws. Case centers on student with rare epilepsyThe decision stems from the case

The 2026 federal budget proposal includes significant changes to how educational funds are distributed, particularly affecting programs aimed at supporting homeless students. If approved, the changes could impact how school districts provide essential services to students experiencing housing instability. The current funding structure is supported by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance

The administration of former President Donald Trump initiated a series of regulatory and financial measures targeting U.S. higher education institutions, particularly elite universities like Harvard and Columbia. These actions involve cuts to federal research funding, new restrictions on international students, challenges to accreditation status, and proposed changes to tax policies