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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

School districts face growing ransomware attacks, which increased 92% from 2022 to 2023, along with phishing attempts targeting students, teachers, and administrators. Cloud-based systems heighten risks where technical defenses like firewalls prove insufficient against human-error vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity awareness training is highlighted as essential to mitigate incidents. Key Points Ransomware attacks against K-12 rose 92% between

Tennessee Republicans have appointed a politically selected oversight board to guide key decisions for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The board includes two former district leaders: a former school board member and a local lawyer. This structure follows a state takeover model for the district. Key Points Tennessee Republicans appoint oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board

Indiana charter school students showed greater academic growth after the pandemic than peers in traditional public schools. A preliminary analysis by researchers affiliated with Brown University’s Annenberg Institute found these gains were especially strong for Black and Hispanic students. Key Points Charter students outperformed traditional public schools in post-COVID academic growth Gains were most pronounced

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on the Voting Rights Act could affect local elections for school boards and city councils. The ruling may alter election processes and outcomes in districts previously shaped by VRA provisions. It applies to both higher-profile races and local education governance. Key Points Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act provisions affecting