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Shrinking Education Department sparks controversy

Lawmakers are calling for Linda McMahon's resignation and superintendents are concerned about the consistency of federal support for students.

Survey: Big Beautiful Bill may reshape college enrollment plans

Fewer years in school means less tuition—the bottom line for many college students in light of Trump's new budget bill.

Colleges must show they don’t consider race in admissions

Colleges and universities must provide admissions data to show they are prioritizing test scores and academic achievements.

Judges block Trump’s moves to withhold funds over DEI

Amid public defiance by education leaders to disregard the Trump Administration's anti-DEI policy, three separate judges—two of whom are Trump appointees—delivered a heavy legal blow to the Department of Education.

Here’s what higher ed can expect from its new education secretary

Linda McMahon's confirmation is a "last chance" effort to restore American values that made education great. Here's how she's plans to do it.

This new FAQ answers your questions about DEI laws

A new resource answers leaders' questions about Education Department's new laws prohibiting DEI programming.

How politics are shaping high schoolers’ college choices

The political makeup of a college can determine your graduates' college choice. Here's how to guide them on their search.

‘TGIF Time-saver’: Kamala Harris’ impact on higher ed

The presumptive Democratic nominee is gaining support from prominent education figures. What might be in store?

Head scratcher? Florida blocks AP Psychology over LGBTQ+ content

State education officials say that college-level AP Psychology can only be taught if content covering sexual orientation and gender identity is excluded. 

House and Senate education budgets differ wildly, reflecting party lines

The House targeted organizations it found to "undermine the unity of our country," proposing to reduce the Office for Civil Rights budget by 25%.