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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon highlights her first-year achievements in implementing conservative-backed higher education reforms. The Education Department claims these changes fulfill long-standing conservative goals. However, Democrats and students criticize the reforms for potentially creating barriers to college access. Key Points McMahon touts reforms as major conservative victories in higher education. Critics argue the […]

Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill to facilitate the merger of over 100 higher education and workforce development programs into a single new state agency. The proposal aims to streamline operations and improve coordination between education and labor sectors. If passed, it would consolidate various programs currently spread across multiple departments. Key Points Bill sets

Two top deputies in the New York City Education Department are stepping down. Chancellor Kamar Samuels is preparing to announce his first cabinet appointments. This signals potential changes in leadership for the nation’s largest school system. Key Points Departure of two high-level Education Department deputies Chancellor Kamar Samuels to make first cabinet appointments Indicates shifts

Denver Public Schools already have a policy aimed at shielding students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) interactions. Latino advocates are pushing the school board to adopt a more explicit resolution to further protect immigrant students, even if it duplicates existing measures. This push comes amid concerns over potential mass deportations following the 2024 election

Grammarly uses AI to generate feedback on users’ writing, attributing it to real scholars by drawing from their publications without consent. This has unsettled some academics who feel their names and work are being misused. The platform positions this as a feature to provide expert-like reviews for students and others. Key Points Grammarly’s AI feature

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is undergoing a review of key federal education data collections as part of an internal overhaul. An internal document recommends ‘six big shifts’ for the agency, which experienced significant layoffs a year ago. This comes amid efforts to restructure IES following staff reductions. Key Points Internal document proposes six

A Republican-backed bill in Tennessee to require tracking of K-12 students’ immigration status has advanced in the General Assembly. The legislation aims to monitor and report on students’ legal status in public schools. Community members attended the committee meeting in Nashville on March 4, 2026, where the bill moved forward. Key Points Bill requires Tennessee

An individual used an AI tool to generate a prank website mimicking Albert Einstein, which angered people and highlighted AI’s disruptive potential in education. This incident sparked widespread discussions on how agentic AI could transform or undermine traditional classroom teaching and learning in higher education. The event serves as a warning to the sector about

Some Colorado lawmakers are proposing House Bill 1292 to add state-level guardrails, including nondiscrimination requirements, to a Trump-backed federal education tax-credit program. Governor Jared Polis supports participation in the program, believing it would boost charitable giving to support students. The bill aims to ensure the program’s implementation aligns with state values while participating in the

Sixteen former Department of Education employees, part of a larger group of 142 from various agencies, have filed a lawsuit claiming their terminations under Education Secretary Linda McMahon were politically motivated and illegal. The firings occurred during mass layoffs last year in the Trump administration. The plaintiffs argue these actions violated the law and are