March 20, 2026

The University of North Texas is addressing a $45 million budget deficit by merging two departments and eliminating various degrees, minors, and certificates. This restructuring affects over 70 academic programs at the public institution. The changes aim to streamline operations and reduce financial strain. Key Points Merging two departments to cut costs Eliminating degrees, minors, […]

Faculty and students at the University of Kansas conducted a straw poll expressing overwhelming no confidence in Chancellor Douglas A. Girod over the handling of campus finances. The poll results showed strong disapproval from participants. However, university officials dismissed the survey as unscientific, skewed, and designed to achieve a predetermined outcome. Key Points Straw poll

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitism and harassment. The suit aims to recover federal grants already provided and block future access to such funding. This action stems from the Trump administration’s ongoing scrutiny of the university’s handling of

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project in California has exceeded its budget by $21 million, reaching a total cost of $114 million. Construction remains ongoing years past the original completion date. This highlights inefficiencies in government-funded infrastructure projects. Key Points Project cost overrun of $21 million, totaling $114 million Wildlife crossing over US-101 still under

The Trump administration’s Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging failures to address antisemitism on campus. The suit claims violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act due to a hostile environment for Jewish students. This action follows investigations into campus discrimination amid ongoing debates on free speech and safety in

Several states have filed court documents claiming the U.S. Department of Education is not adhering to mental health grant requirements by providing only six months of funding instead of a full year. The plaintiffs argue this violates the grant orders intended to support student mental health services. The issue highlights ongoing disputes between states and

Muslim students in Detroit Public Schools Community District are upset because they cannot receive a $100 perfect attendance incentive if they missed school to observe Eid al-Fitr. The district’s policy does not excuse absences for religious holidays, leading to frustration among students and families. This highlights ongoing debates about accommodating religious observances in public school

The proposed NYC health budget shifts funding to increase support for children, including child care initiatives, while reducing allocations for disease prevention and control. This comes amid efforts by the Trump administration to cut approximately $100 million in public health funds designated for the city’s health department. The plan aims to prioritize child-related services over

New York City is phasing out Regents exams in favor of the ‘Portrait of a Graduate’ framework, prompting educators to share how this will impact classrooms. The change aims to redefine graduation requirements with a focus on skills and competencies rather than standardized testing. Chalkbeat is surveying NYC educators on the potential classroom changes starting

A federal judge has ordered Texas to extend the private school voucher application deadline to March 31 following a lawsuit from Muslim parents and Islamic schools. The plaintiffs argue that the state’s exclusion of Islamic schools from the program constitutes religious discrimination. This decision aims to address the alleged bias and provide additional time for