Ethan Blaine

Introduction Millions of borrowers are watching a single court deadline decide whether timely relief arrives or years of waiting stretch longer still, as the Education Department asks a federal judge for 18 more months to resolve a wave of borrower defense claims born from the Sweet v. McMahon

A week that spliced policy engineering with campus politics told a single story: U.S. higher education reshaped itself in real time as oversight migrated, money surged, demand zigged, and governance met the courtroom, and the ripple effects reached budgets, pipelines, and norms in one sweep. The

Ethan, thanks for having me. I’ve spent the post-pandemic years helping presidents and boards redesign programs, budgets, and digital delivery under mounting financial and demographic strain. The big themes we’ll unpack today are unmistakable: closures cluster where tuition dependence is high and

Across kitchens, offices, and crèches, a simple truth has been repeatedly borne out: when care is treated as a private matter, families pay more, women step back from work, and early years educators shoulder low wages for indispensable labor, yet Ireland still organizes early childhood education

Record-breaking headlines promised a windfall for classrooms when Michigan set per‑pupil funding at roughly $10,050, yet the balance sheets carried by superintendents told a far messier story in which rising obligations and redirected dollars diluted that celebrated figure into something far

The question pressing the University of Pennsylvania and federal civil rights enforcers turns on a paradox that resists easy answers: can an institution help root out alleged systemic antisemitism without handing over lists of Jewish employees, student workers, and organization members whose

The federal government holds a staggering $1.6 trillion in student loan debt, impacting millions of borrowers across the nation, and amid whispers of the Trump administration exploring the sale of portions of this portfolio to private entities, a fierce debate has erupted over the future of student

In an era where the higher education sector faces unprecedented hurdles, Lafayette College, a private liberal arts institution nestled in Pennsylvania, emerges as a striking example of resilience and adaptability, standing out amidst widespread challenges. Across the United States, numerous

As we navigate the evolving landscape of higher education, few voices carry as much insight as Camille Faivre, a renowned expert in education management. With a focus on innovative strategies for open and e-learning programs in the post-pandemic era, Camille has dedicated her career to helping

Prioritizing employee education and training can improve profit margins by up to 24% . Yet, many businesses have gaps in operational knowledge that can lead to catastrophic equipment failures, damaged equipment, reduced productivity, or even endanger lives. Training is especially critical in