May 7, 2026

The Brandeis Center has filed a complaint with the EEOC against the National Education Association, alleging the union created a hostile environment for Jewish members through pro-Palestinian activities. The complaint claims that such activities promoted antisemitism within the organization. This marks a significant challenge for the NEA, a major teachers’ union in the U.S. Key […]

NYU and SUNY are partnering to launch the Higher Education Design Lab. The lab will test various higher education initiatives by measuring them against real student outcomes. It aims to generate evidence on what works, what doesn’t, and why in higher ed reforms. Key Points Joint initiative between NYU and SUNY to create Higher Education

The opinion piece argues that discussions on AI in education focus too much on technological capabilities like content generation and data analysis, while neglecting students’ needs for human interaction to develop critical thinking. It emphasizes the importance of balancing AI adoption with the essential human elements in K-12 learning experiences. The author calls for a

The Trump administration’s Justice Department has accused UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine of discriminating based on race in its admissions process, violating the Supreme Court’s ban on race-conscious practices. The finding stems from an investigation into the school’s admissions, highlighting lower standards for certain racial groups. This could signal increased scrutiny for other universities

The Trump administration’s cuts to the Education Department’s research arm have resulted in outdated school data. Large amounts of traditionally collected information about American schools have not been updated. This affects the availability of current statistics on education. Key Points Cuts to IES weaken school data collection Education Department data remains stale Impacts research and