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  • NYC Chancellor Samuels Reveals New Ed Cabinet

    Two senior deputies in the New York City Education Department are departing as Chancellor Kamar Samuels gears up to announce his initial cabinet picks. This move indicates potential shifts in leadership and…

  • For-Profit Colleges’ Impact on Black Students

    A new report highlights that for-profit colleges enroll a higher proportion of Black students compared to other institutions. It also notes that a larger percentage of these students incur debt. The analysis…

  • AI Cheating Hits In-Person College Classes

    A professor discovered how digital technology enables students to cheat easily on in-person class participation assignments and some exams. The article highlights the growing challenge of AI-driven cheating in higher education settings.…

  • Rider University $10M Campus Sale to County

    Rider University has agreed to sell a portion of its campus to the county for $10 million. The deal was reported by Inside Higher Ed and authored by Sara Custer. This transaction…

  • McMahon Marks First Year: Reforms vs Criticism

    U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon highlights her first-year achievements in implementing conservative reforms in higher education, which the Education Department claims fulfill long-standing goals. Democrats and students are pushing back, arguing…

  • Ex-Ed Dept Staff Sue Over Political Firings

    Sixteen former Department of Education employees are suing over their terminations, claiming they were politically motivated and illegal following mass layoffs by Secretary Linda McMahon last year. The lawsuit, filed by 142…

  • SXSW EDU 2026: Top 26 Must-See Sessions

    SXSW EDU is set to return to Austin, Texas, from March 9–12, featuring a wide array of panels, discussions, film screenings, musical performances, and workshops focused on education, innovation, and the future…

  • Early Stress Impacts on Child Brain Development

    Relationships and experiences in early childhood create lasting imprints on the developing brain. These formative years influence how children learn, regulate emotions, and interact with others. Research in developmental psychology and neuroscience…

  • Red States Seize School District Control Momentum

    Red states are increasingly taking control of local school districts, driven by national political dynamics and conservative momentum. The article highlights cases like Roxanne Martinez in Fort Worth, who transitioned from parental…

  • Red States Gain Momentum in School District Control

    The article discusses how Republican-led states are increasingly intervening in local school districts, driven by national political trends. It highlights personal stories, such as Roxanne Martinez’s involvement in her Fort Worth community…