A growing chorus of educators and parents argues that the modern public education system has strayed far from its core mission, transforming what should be a vibrant journey of discovery into a high-pressure, compliance-driven marathon. In Mississippi, veteran educator Dr. Donna Akers has become a
In a landscape where robust advocacy and visionary direction are increasingly vital for the arts, the cultivation of strong leaders within the field of art education has become essential for its sustained growth and relevance. It is within this context that the selection of Professor Tamryn
In the face of an escalating workforce deficit that casts a shadow over the state's economic future, where an aging labor pool and rapid technological evolution have created a chasm between industry needs and available talent, Oklahoma State University has initiated a comprehensive, system-wide
A Proactive State Response to Shifting Federal Policy In a decisive move to protect access to higher education, Connecticut lawmakers are championing a new state-level graduate student loan program. This initiative is a direct response to the impending "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA), a
A perfect storm of legislative proposals and executive actions is gathering over the American higher education landscape, signaling a pivotal moment that could fundamentally alter its accessibility and global standing. The convergence of these distinct yet interconnected policy shifts represents
The final weeks of 2025 closed a chapter on American higher education defined not by academic celebration but by an alarming drumbeat of presidential resignations, retirements, and abrupt leadership overhauls. A wave of high-profile transitions swept across institutions of all types, from public
