Education News

Sen. Elizabeth Warren requested a GAO investigation into whether staff reductions at the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid office have reduced oversight of colleges. The inquiry targets employee cuts and their potential effects on monitoring higher education institutions. This follows broader layoffs within the department. Key Points Sen. Warren asks GAO to examine FSA office […]

A cybersecurity incident at Instructure, maker of the Canvas learning platform, exposed vulnerabilities in student data protection. Experts indicate these events undermine families’ confidence in schools’ ability to safeguard children’s information. The breach highlights ongoing risks associated with widespread ed tech adoption in K-12 settings. Key Points Instructure’s Canvas platform suffered a data breach affecting

The National Institutes of Health has accelerated multiyear-funded grants in 2026. This awards funding for multiple years upfront, reducing availability for new awards this fiscal year. The Association of American Medical Colleges notes risks to ongoing research and university budgets. Key Points NIH increased multiyear grant awards in 2026 Fewer new grants available this fiscal

The article reports on a new framework of best practices for college admissions offices considering AI tools. It stresses that institutions should first evaluate how AI aligns with their specific goals before deployment. The guidance was released on May 27, 2026. Key Points Admissions offices must assess AI fit with institutional goals New best practices

Swarthmore College announced it will provide free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000. The policy was reported on May 27, 2026. It targets affordability at the private liberal arts institution. Key Points Swarthmore promises free tuition for family incomes below $200K Announcement made by Johanna Alonso via Inside Higher Ed Aims to expand

The Memphis school board approved its last budget ahead of an expected state takeover. The plan provides bonuses for teachers in high-vacancy roles. It also reduces funding for COVID-era classroom support positions. Key Points Memphis board passes final budget before state takeover Bonuses allocated for high-vacancy teaching positions Cuts made to COVID-era classroom support roles

The Department of Justice sued the University of California, alleging UCLA was deliberately indifferent to harassment of Jewish and Israeli students. The complaint claims the campus failed to respond adequately to antisemitic incidents. This legal action targets institutional handling of campus discrimination in higher education. Key Points DOJ lawsuit accuses UCLA of deliberate indifference to

SUNY Fredonia is eliminating 14 degree programs and 7 minors. The public university is addressing a multimillion-dollar budget deficit stemming from years of declining enrollment. These cuts aim to stabilize finances at the institution. Key Points SUNY Fredonia eliminating 14 degrees and 7 minors Cuts target multimillion-dollar deficit from enrollment drops Public institution responding to

Riverstone Academy, described as Colorado’s first public Christian school, has dropped its religious discrimination lawsuit against the state. The school relocated students to a church in Pueblo County after being ordered to vacate its original building in January due to safety concerns. School officials and the state education board have mutually ended the legal action.

House Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed David Mansouri, president of Tennessee SCORE, to the new Memphis schools oversight board. Mansouri has led the education advocacy organization for years. The role involves overseeing Memphis public schools under state takeover authority. Key Points David Mansouri of Tennessee SCORE appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton Position on new Memphis