The Education Department declared June “Title IX Month” as it works to roll back Biden-era transgender protections, citing the 53rd anniversary of the 1972 law.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration’s proposed 15% cut to the Education Department’s budget during a heated House hearing, framing it as part of the agency’s “final mission” to return control to the states and shrink federal oversight.
The message hits on a variety of issues as it looks to expand Pell Grants, change student loan repayment plans and put limits on how much some individuals can borrow.
A new book is attempting to hold officials at some of the nation’s top colleges accountable as concerns over plagiarism among academics at schools like Harvard University mount.
A growing number of universities are looking at classes and majors aimed at giving influencers the skills needed to spot misinformation, communicate effectively with audiences and understand business contracts they could enter.
The "college deserts," locations where high schools are more than 30 miles away from all community colleges, disproportionately affect rural Americans and those of color, threatening to exacerbate existing education gaps.
Workers at Cornell University went on strike on the first day of college move-in after talks on a new contract broke down. Those going on strike include maintenance and facilities workers, dining workers, gardeners, custodians, and agriculture and horticulture workers.
Philadelphia’s University of the Arts will close its doors at the end of the week, the school announced, abruptly ending programs for its about 1,100 students and 700 faculty and staff amid financial trouble.
“We implore you to focus efforts on developing policies driven by research, education, collaboration, and policy to promote a healthy and safe environment for all athletes, NOT discriminatory attempts to sideline an entire group of athletes from the sports they love," the letter said.
