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A new federal student loan cap is prompting concerns from education advocates about reduced staffing in schools. The policy ends education’s status as a professional degree, potentially creating hiring challenges. Ripple effects on roles across K-12 institutions are anticipated. Key Points New federal loan cap ends professional degree status for education Advocates cite risks to […]

The Office of Management and Budget issued proposed rules to implement an executive order requiring senior political appointees to decide federal grant awards. The proposal also ends prior efforts to cap indirect cost rates on grants. It primarily affects research funding distributed through federal agencies to higher education institutions. Key Points OMB rules place appointees

A 10-year-old student in a San Antonio public elementary school faced removal to a disciplinary alternative education program after bringing a child-safe knife to cut fruit for lunch. The incident occurred in September 2025 and caused the boy to miss most of his fifth-grade year. School officials applied zero-tolerance policies despite the knife being marketed

The Chicago school board voted to postpone renewing several Acero charter schools and six other charter campuses until next month. One Acero school, Santiago, was approved for absorption into Chicago Public Schools. The decision occurs amid ongoing turmoil in the local charter sector. Key Points Board delays renewals for Acero schools and additional charters Santiago

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation held its second meeting on May 28 to discuss a possible November referendum. The focus was on options to increase property taxes from 19 to 55 cents per $100 of assessed value. The proposal targets additional funding for Indianapolis Public Schools. Key Points IPEC discussed tax referendum options at May

The Philadelphia school board adopted a $4.6 billion budget that includes millions in spending cuts. Protests were held outside board headquarters against potential school closures, with City Council member Isaiah Thomas addressing the rally. Key Points Philadelphia school board approves $4.6B budget Millions in cuts included amid financial pressures Rally held protesting planned school closures

Jeffery Robinson, principal at Paul Robeson Malcolm X in Detroit, has been reassigned by Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. The move follows multiple disciplinary incidents and performance issues at the school. DPSCD confirmed Robinson will not return to the position. Key Points Principal Jeffery Robinson reassigned from Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy Reassignment due to disciplinary incidents

Pittsburgh Public Schools approved a Future Ready Plan to close 12 schools. The plan also includes opening two new schools and expanding access to academics, arts, and athletics. The changes aim to improve resource allocation within the district. Key Points Pittsburgh Public Schools OKs closure of 12 schools Future Ready Plan adds two new schools

Higher education has seen 190 mergers and more than 320 closures over the past 25 years. The article examines four reasons why additional mergers do not take place more frequently. It focuses on institutional challenges in the sector. Key Points Higher ed recorded 190 mergers over 25 years More than 320 closures occurred in the

Public school enrollment has declined for a decade in places like Los Angeles, prompting budget adjustments. Inflation and falling student numbers are creating financial pressures on districts nationwide. These factors are leading to cuts and layoffs in many public schools. Key Points Enrollment declines over the past decade strain public school funding Inflation adds to