A federal court has approved a settlement that could spark changes U.S. public schools, including better training and kids’ full participation in sports.
Author: Alia Wong, USA TODAY
Supreme Court greenlights student loan forgiveness for defrauded borrowers. What’s next?
The more than $6 billion in loans is being forgiven through borrower defense. The former students were defrauded or misled by their colleges.
Higher ed leaders have largely kept mum about anti-DEI bills. A new campaign changes that.
A bipartisan coalition of presidents is embarking on a massive campaign to push back against anti-woke efforts in states such as Florida and Texas.
Tenure was already in decline. Now some Republicans want it gone from colleges for good.
Legislation in Texas, Louisiana and Ohio would weaken tenure in the name of combatting liberal bias. Changes are already happening in Florida.
When will student loan payments resume? A new lawsuit aims to lift the payment pause
The suit challenges the legality of the department’s decision to continue extending the student loan payment pause without approval from Congress.
At Head Start, federal judge permanently ends COVID vaccine mandate for staff
A federal judge has vacated a policy that required all teachers and staff at the federal early-childhood education program to be vaccinated.
Schools’ mission statements tend to be the same. Except when it comes to diversity, equity
A new Pew analysis shows districts that voted for Biden are far more likely than ones that voted for Trump to promote DEI, inclusion and social-emotional learning.
Women account for two-thirds of the country’s student loan debt. Here’s how it affects them
Women make less than similarly educated men in the same jobs. They often go back to college to boost their credentials while also shouldering other expenses.
As Colorado moves toward a ban, which states allow corporal punishment in schools?
Mississippi was found to have “the most punitive discipline,” but bills to outlaw paddling have failed. Other states are considering bans, however.
Educational model wanted students ‘to be nice.’ That’s controversial in Florida now under DeSantis.
A review of district records shows how some public schools are distancing themselves from SEL lessons amid accusations that they’re indoctrination.