In an unprecedented event, armed officers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) barred Oregon U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici and about 20 other Democratic Congress members from entering the U.S. Department of Education building. This dramatic blockade occurred as the lawmakers sought
Governor Josh Shapiro and the General Assembly have allocated $250 million in public school facilities funding for 2024, signaling Pennsylvania's first state-directed funds for school facility improvements since 2016. Distributed through the Public School Facilities Improvement Grant (PSFIG) and
Are Democrats Being Blocked from Discussing Education Cuts? On a recent Friday, Democratic members of the House of Representatives were denied entry to the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C. The lawmakers sought a meeting with Acting Education Secretary Denise Carter to
The U.S. Department of Education has taken a bold step by launching Title IX investigations following the enforcement of a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump, aiming to ban transgender women and girls from participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity. This
The event unfolded in Washington, D.C., as a group of Democratic members of the House of Representatives found themselves denied entry to the U.S. Department of Education's headquarters. On a Friday, around eighteen Democratic lawmakers approached the visitor's entrance, intent on securing a
The Trump administration's rollback of climate action policies has posed significant challenges for higher education institutions committed to sustainability. As universities grapple with these political shifts, the need for a comprehensive response strategy becomes increasingly urgent. These
The New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) are set to embark on a groundbreaking collaboration with Delaware State University (DSU) to establish an early college program. This initiative, scheduled to launch in the 2025-2026 school year, aims to provide high school students in New York City with dual
In a remarkable turn of events for higher education in the United States, the fiscal year 2025 saw a significant boost in state funding, providing a much-needed financial infusion to universities and colleges nationwide. According to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association's
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
