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July 8, 2026 - 02:18
U.S. Education chief McMahon grants waiver to ArkansasThe U.S. Department of Education has signed off on Arkansas` request to take greater control over its education funding and policies through the Returning Education to the States Waiver. Secretary...
July 7, 2026 - 21:58
The Changing Face Of EducationUniversities are facing a critical crossroads as artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms, careers, and the very definition of knowledge. To stay relevant and competitive, institutions must...
July 7, 2026 - 10:19
Education Ministry establishes guidelines guaranteeing students' rights to lay tefillin in schoolsThe Education Ministry has released a new directive that formally establishes guidelines to protect the right of students to lay tefillin during school hours. The move is intended to create clear,...
July 6, 2026 - 20:50
Presidential Helicopter Temporarily Departs Nixon Library, Charts Course for New Civics Education Center - Richard Nixon Foundation | Richard Nixon Presidential Library & MuseumOn June 29, the Nixon Library hosted a formal sendoff for the iconic presidential helicopter as it temporarily left the campus. The aircraft is now headed to the March Field Air Museum for a full...
July 6, 2026 - 11:43
Marriage and Dating Education Highlighted at Los Angeles KollelKollel Tiferes Menachem in Los Angeles is known for its demanding rabbinic studies program, but the institution under Rosh HaKollel Rabbi Dovid Schmukler is making headlines for another focus. The...
July 5, 2026 - 23:22
Father, son find a future together at Central Texas CollegeFor years, David Gable searched for something many people take for granted: a place to belong. After aging out of the foster care system without a permanent family, he finally found that sense of...
July 5, 2026 - 02:37
House Democrats call for special session to address public education funding crisisCHARLESTON, W.Va. - House Democrats on Thursday held a press conference addressing what they described as a public school funding crisis, citing recent warnings from the West Virginia Board of...
July 4, 2026 - 19:50
Book Bans Threaten Academic Freedom, Inclusivity in Public EducationThe ongoing fight over which books belong in public schools has become a flashpoint for a deeper disagreement about the purpose of education. On one side, advocacy groups like PEN America argue...
July 4, 2026 - 00:56
A New Database Tracks Private Foundations’ Donations To Higher EducationA searchable online portal is now shedding light on the flow of private foundation money into American colleges and universities. The tool, known as SOURCE, which stands for Searchable Open...
July 3, 2026 - 00:55
New Georgia laws enact changes across health, housing, safety, and educationStarting July 1, 2026, a wave of new state laws in Georgia will reshape how residents interact with key services. The legislation covers a broad range of topics, including consumer protections,...
July 2, 2026 - 03:15
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Department of Education from Denying Loan Forgiveness Based on IdeologyA federal judge in Washington state has issued a permanent injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Education from denying student loan forgiveness to public servants based on their political...
July 1, 2026 - 19:35
The Surge in School ChoiceA fundamental shift is reshaping America`s K-12 schools, moving power away from traditional district boundaries and toward individual families. This change, often called the school choice movement,...
June 30, 2026 - 22:49
Cornell announces $350 million in cost reducations, new revenuesCornell University leadership has announced a sweeping financial restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and generating new income by a combined total of $350 million. The initiative, which was...
June 30, 2026 - 02:00
MSU ranks No. 2 in nation for sustainability impact by Times Higher EducationMichigan State University has once again been recognized as a national leader in sustainability, earning the No. 2 ranking among U.S. institutions in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability...
June 29, 2026 - 00:14
Maui Christian Academy marks 70 years of faith-based education rooted in PāʻiaMaui Christian Academy is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates 70 years of providing faith-based education on the island. The school`s story began in 1956, when missionaries Ed and...
June 28, 2026 - 02:38
Application window for Jefferson Parish pre-K ends SaturdayFamilies with children who will turn 4 years old by September 30 still have a short window to apply for a spot in Jefferson Parish`s tuition-free pre-K program. The application period closes this...
June 27, 2026 - 10:51
Texas State Board of Education votes to add Christian texts to list of required reading materialsThe Texas State Board of Education has voted to include Christian texts in the state`s list of required reading materials for public schools. The decision, which passed along party lines, adds...
June 26, 2026 - 20:47
MBA Prices Slashed to Boost America's Professional WorkforceAmerica is running short on educated workers at the exact moment when they matter the most. In a direct response to this shortage, several business schools have announced significant cuts to MBA...
June 26, 2026 - 03:26
Virginia's Governors: From Phantom to Higher Education PowerhouseWhen Virginia`s founders designed the office of governor, they deliberately created what one historian called a `phantom` -- a figurehead with limited authority, intentionally weak to prevent the...
June 25, 2026 - 11:48
NC State College of Education, WCPSS Partnering to Create New Pathway for Instructional Assistants to Become Fully Licensed TeachersNorth Carolina State University`s College of Education has teamed up with the Wake County Public School System to create a new apprenticeship program for instructional assistants who want to become...
June 24, 2026 - 19:58
Special education teacher drove to meet teen student for sex multiple times, Palm Bay police sayPalm Bay police have arrested a special education teacher accused of driving to meet a 17-year-old former student for sex on multiple occasions. Authorities say Michelle Lynn Hancock was found with...
June 24, 2026 - 01:39
Dental school leaders chart a path for the future of dental educationA recent summit hosted by Harvard School of Dental Medicine brought together deans and leaders from 36 dental schools across the country. The goal was straightforward but ambitious: identify the...
June 23, 2026 - 08:18
UnityPoint Health Program Pays for Workers to Earn Healthcare DegreesUnityPoint Health has launched a program that allows its employees to earn healthcare degrees while getting their tuition and supplies fully covered. The Career Pathways initiative is designed to...
June 22, 2026 - 22:43
Charles Caulkins: Florida's education marketplace is working. This lawsuit would shut it down.A new legal challenge could undo years of progress in Florida`s education system, according to education policy expert Charles Caulkins. In a recent analysis, Caulkins argues that the state`s...
June 22, 2026 - 09:50
Texas education board to vote Friday on proposed social studies standardsA high-stakes vote this week could shape what Texas public school students learn in social studies for the next decade, as the State Board of Education considers a sweeping set of proposed...
June 21, 2026 - 17:19
Middle School Reading Crisis: Why American Teens Are Falling BehindNew data reveals a troubling shift in America`s education landscape. While today`s 9-year-olds read better than their counterparts from 50 years ago, the same cannot be said for 13-year-olds. The...
June 21, 2026 - 07:20
Family sues Brookline schools, alleging missed payments for special education servicesA family in Brookline has taken legal action against the town`s public school district, accusing administrators of failing to honor financial agreements tied to special education services. The...
June 20, 2026 - 19:56
India's Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignationSupporters of India`s unconventional Cockroach Janta Party took to the streets banging steel plates with spoons, demanding the resignation of the country`s education minister. The protest, which...
June 20, 2026 - 18:01
Elmbrook Education Foundation awards over $138,000 in scholarships to 85 graduating seniorsThe Elmbrook Education Foundation has announced it will distribute more than $138,000 in scholarships to 85 graduating seniors from the district. The awards recognize students for their academic...
June 19, 2026 - 22:17
Registration Open for 2026 Summer Driver Education ProgramRegistration has officially opened for the 2026 Summer Driver Education Program, organized through High Desert Driver Education. The program is set to begin on July 6 and aims to give high school...