The Pell Grant program, a critical lifeline for millions of students seeking higher education, faces a stark financial challenge with a projected $2.7 billion deficit anticipated by the end of the 2025 fiscal year. This alarming shortfall, detailed in a January report from the Congressional Budget
In a state known for its harsh winters and wide-open prairies, discussions in the North Dakota legislature have turned to the important topic of feeding children. House Bill 1475, which has garnered bipartisan support, proposes state funding to ensure that all K-12 students, including those in
In a recent development that addresses the dual challenges posed by Princeton's growing population and the aging infrastructure of its schools, voters in Princeton have approved an $89.1 million bond referendum, aimed at funding critical renovations and updates for Princeton Public School
The recent executive order signed by former President Donald Trump has sparked significant concern and uncertainty among educators and students in Pennsylvania (Pa.) schools. Trump's directive threatens to withdraw federal funding from K-12 schools over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving labor market, the need for continuous learning and skill development has never been more critical. Recognizing this, Banco Santander has partnered with Coursera to offer 10,000 individuals free access to online training courses for one year through the
The U.S. Department of Education is undergoing significant staffing changes that hint at a potential reorientation toward Trump-era policies and administrative approaches under the potential leadership of Linda McMahon. Should McMahon be confirmed by the Senate, her appointment would signify a
Colleges have traditionally been seen as bastions of free inquiry, discourse, and debate. However, the increasing polarization in society has seeped into these institutions, turning campuses into microcosms of wider societal conflicts. Marjorie Hass, president of the Council of Independent
In late January 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at U.S. military academies. The directive mandates that the secretaries of defense and homeland security review and eliminate DEI offices and initiatives within these
The necessity of prioritizing funding for K-12 education in the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 session has never been more critical, highlighting it as a crucial part of the state budget. Currently, 47% of Indiana's state budget is allocated to K-12 education, a figure that drops to 42%
Tennessee Weighs State Takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools The state of Tennessee is considering a significant legislative move that could reshape the governance of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools, following the abrupt dismissal of its director, Marie Feagins, just eight months into her
