UT Austin Reorganizes Departments to Limit Critical Theory
UT Austin reorganized departments to limit critical theory, intensifying a national fight over higher education, rigor and politics.
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Portland Community College Strike Exposes a Basic Operating
A faculty strike at Portland Community College disrupted classes and put pay, staffing and student services under scrutiny.
Elite College Applications Surge While Smaller Campuses Fight
Record high college applications in 2026 challenge the narrative of a dying university system as students prioritize prestige and career insurance.
Virginia Mandates Capitol Riot Be Taught as Violent Attack
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will sign a bill requiring schools to teach the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a violent attack, banning peaceful protest labels.
Mississippi Legislators Target Math Gap
Mississippi legislators propose the Math Act to replicate reading gains by expanding intervention frameworks and addressing declining middle school scores.
Clegg Admits UK University Tuition System Is a Mess
Nick Clegg admits the UK university tuition fee system is a mess as institutions face a massive funding crisis and graduates struggle with debt in 2026.
GSA Proposal Targets Federal Funding for Schools Keeping DEI
A new GSA proposal seeks to strip federal funding from schools and colleges that maintain DEI programs, bypassing previous court-ordered blocks.
Michigan Educators Demand Dual Enrollment Funding Overhaul
Educators in Michigan push for a state funding overhaul to expand dual enrollment access as the state lags behind neighboring Indiana in college credits.
New York Dental School Fights Looming Retirement Cliff
New York faces a critical shortage of dentists as older practitioners retire. A new training program aims to bridge the gap and ensure patient access.
High School Swimmers Raise $20,000 for Ailing Texas Janitor
High school swimmers in Texas raised $20,000 to help a beloved custodian facing medical debt after months in the hospital.
Bipartisan Alliance Targets Low-Return College Degrees
Bipartisan reforms in 2026 target college degree accountability through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, linking federal student loans to graduate earnings.
Parents Battle Schools Over Kindergartners Using iPads
Parents are battling schools over kindergartners using iPads, raising questions about screen time, learning and consent.