A Cut in Loan Relief for Defrauded Students
The Education Department proposes a stricter loan forgiveness rule; students must prove a college knowingly deceived them.
Affirmative Action Hangs in the Balance as Trump Administration Rescinds Obama-Era Guidelines
The Trump administration recently rescinded widely accepted Obama-era guidelines on considering a prospective student’s race as one factor in school admissions decisions.... Read More
Judge Dismisses Suit Over Equal Education
Students sue the state, claiming dismal conditions hinder their access to literacy and violate their constitutional right to an equal education.
Two More Schools Drop SAT/ACT Essay Requirement
Princeton and Stanford University join the growing number of schools that are cutting standardized testing requirements.
Eight Private Schools Drop Out of the AP Program
The AP was created to help students prepare for college and finish it early, but some private schools question its effectiveness.
Affirmative Action versus Race-Blind Admission
The Trump Administration plans to revoke guidelines that encouraged colleges to consider applicants' race to achieve student body diversity.
A Joint Education and Labor Department?
Under President Trump’s proposal, the U.S. Department of Education and Labor would be merged. What does this mean for higher education?
Michigan Conservatives Want to Revise State Curricula
Comments about proposed changes to Michigan’s K–12 social studies standards are open through 30 June, prior to a final board vote.
Funding Goes Down, but Tuition Goes Up
In 2017, 22 states reduced the amount spent on students at public colleges. What does this mean for the quality and affordability of public schools?
Free Speech on College Campuses
Are campuses restricting a diversity of opinions by censoring politically unpopular stances? Schools address the topic of free speech.