The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a linchpin for students seeking financial support for higher education in the United States. However, recent complications surrounding its availability and functionality are creating significant hurdles. Even for the second consecutive year,
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has allocated a substantial grant totaling $3,954,518 to two professors from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Education, Erin Centeio and Kuʻulei Serna. This grant is part of the initiative "I Paʻa Ka
A deeply disturbing incident has been brought to light involving a paraeducator at a rural Kansas school district, who allegedly subjected a 15-year-old student with Down syndrome to severe physical and emotional abuse. According to a federal lawsuit filed by the teenager's parents, the student
Public schools across the United States are facing significant challenges in student learning recovery and attendance, as highlighted by recent survey data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for the 2023-24 academic year. The survey, conducted between June 11 and June 25,
In an era where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is increasingly pivotal, the establishment of the ISD Marathon STEM and Robotics Center in Texas City, Houston signifies a transformative step for K-12 educational infrastructure in the United States. This innovative
The recent American Federation of Teachers (AFT) convention has sparked criticism for serving more as a partisan campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris than addressing the pressing issues plaguing the education sector. Commentators noted that the union's preoccupation with political
The Biden administration's recent Title IX regulation, designed to protect transgender, gay, and lesbian students from discrimination, has ignited a storm of legal battles and created significant confusion among schools nationwide. This rule, which extends protections to include gender identity and
The recent announcement by Instructure Holdings, Inc., the creator of the renowned Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), highlights their strategic partnership with the newly established Adelaide University. This collaboration, unveiled on July 29, 2024, represents a substantial advancement in
In recent years, the landscape of special education policies has become increasingly complex and fast-changing, with significant implications for students with disabilities and their families. Changes in state policies regarding the eligibility age for special education services, often driven by
In a comprehensive policy outline titled "Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise," Project 2025 proposes sweeping changes across the American educational landscape, focusing on conservative ideals aimed at fundamentally reshaping K-12 and higher education. Peter Greene’s detailed analysis
