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Colleges Team Up for Enrollment Boost: Key Lessons

The article discusses how colleges are forming partnerships to increase enrollment instead of competing. Four higher education experts share best practices for successful collaborations. It highlights strategies learned from these initiatives to address enrollment challenges. Key Points Emphasizes partnership over competition to boost student numbers Shares insights from four experts on effective collaboration practices Focuses […]

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Cal State Sues Trump Over Title IX Funding Threats

California State University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for threatening to withhold federal funding from San José State University. The threats stem from a transgender student-athlete’s prior participation in women’s sports, which the administration claims violates Title IX. The university argues that the threats are unlawful and seeks to protect its funding.

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Michigan Board Rejects GOP Push to Ban Gender Lessons

Republican members of Michigan’s State Board of Education attempted to pass a resolution to end lessons on gender identity and transitioning in schools. The effort was rejected, maintaining the current curriculum allowances. This reflects ongoing debates over educational content in public schools. Key Points GOP resolution aimed to prohibit gender identity and transitioning lessons in

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Indiana Colleges to Accept CLT as SAT/ACT Alternative

Indiana’s public colleges will be required to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT and ACT for admissions starting in July. The CLT, which emphasizes classical education, has gained popularity among conservatives as a standardized testing option. This policy aims to broaden admissions criteria for prospective students. Key Points Indiana

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NYC Mayoral Control Clash: School Governance Showdown

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a former state legislator, is preparing to convince Albany lawmakers to extend mayoral control over the city’s schools. His ex-colleagues in the state capital are setting the stage for a potential fight on school governance. This comes after Mamdani attended Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address,

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NJ Gov’s 2027 Budget: Record Aid, Tutoring, Mental Health

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed 2027 budget prioritizes record levels of school aid, expanded tutoring programs, and youth mental health initiatives. The announcement was made during a press conference with State Treasurer Aaron Binder discussing the state’s financial landscape. These priorities aim to address key educational needs in the state. Key Points Record school

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Tennessee GOP Pushes Voucher Expansion to 40K Students

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is advocating for doubling the state’s voucher program to reach 40,000 students in his final year in office. The proposal has advanced past its first legislative hurdle in the General Assembly. This move aims to expand school choice options for more families across the state. Key Points Gov. Bill Lee seeks

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NYU Law Spokesperson’s Novel Skewers Law Schools

A spokesperson for NYU Law has authored a novel that satirizes aspects of law schools. The book critiques elements like rankings and academic culture without expressing genuine hostility. The author clarifies that the work is fictional and not a direct attack on academia. Key Points NYU Law spokesperson writes satirical novel on law schools Novel

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States Invest in Male Teachers to Aid Boys’ Education

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a $19 million investment in the Grow-Your-Own Educators Grant Program to recruit and train more male teachers. The initiative aims to support young men and boys in education, emphasizing that uplifting women and girls requires ensuring boys are okay. This reflects broader state efforts to address gender imbalances in the

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Train AI for Public Education Messaging Success

The article advises school leaders to anchor AI tools with tested messages from The Public Education Promise Messaging Guide to ensure consistent communication. It emphasizes training AI to avoid unintended alterations in messaging. This approach helps maintain the integrity of public education narratives. Key Points Anchor AI with messages from The Public Education Promise Messaging

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