At a nearly three-hour hearing convened by the House Education and Workforce Committee, the deeply polarized viewpoints between Republican and Democratic lawmakers on the performance of K-12 schools, college debt, and the future of American education illuminated the complexity of the issues at
The Trump administration's aggressive moves towards diminishing the U.S. Department of Education have sparked significant debate. Advocates and analysts express concern over potential repercussions on educational services and equity programs, while proponents cheer the reduction of federal
President Donald Trump has taken a series of executive actions aimed at reshaping K-12 education in America, aligning it more closely with conservative values. These orders address issues such as gender identity, radical indoctrination in classrooms, private school funding, and immigration
The success of comprehensive education lies in recognizing and accommodating the varied learning needs of students. Jeremy Kaplan's journey as an educator underscores the transformative power of explicit instruction, especially to support students who struggle with traditional, inquiry-based
Florida lawmakers have recently passed an expansive immigration package with a notable aim: to revoke in-state tuition rates for undocumented students at public colleges. This comprehensive immigration bill has sparked political contention and has significant implications. The legislation, if
The landscape of higher education in the United States is poised for significant changes in 2025, driven by a series of pivotal lawsuits. These legal battles encompass a range of issues, from immigration policies to antitrust allegations, and their outcomes could reshape the policies and practices
Texas A&M University is taking a significant step to manage its future properly by temporarily capping undergraduate enrollment growth at its main campus in College Station. This strategic initiative, led by President Mark Welsh III, seeks to address the impacts of a decade-long period of rapid
In a controversial move that has sparked considerable debate, the U.S. Department of Education has decided to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, following a directive issued by President Donald Trump. This decision is part of a broader effort by the Trump
As lawmakers reconvene in Raleigh, a renewed call for enhanced public school funding in North Carolina has emerged. This advocacy is led by the Public School Forum of North Carolina, which has outlined a comprehensive plan of priority issues for the 2025-2026 legislative biennium. State
The introduction of a legislative proposal in Colorado aims to manage and reduce student cell phone usage in schools across the state. The primary goal of the bill is to bolster classroom learning and mitigate the several negative impacts associated with cell phone use among students. While the
