Education News

Higher Ed Dive tracks gifts and commitments of $100 million or more to U.S. colleges and universities in 2026. The article compiles the largest donations made so far this year. It includes…

The article presents the vision of leaders from the American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers for overhauling higher education. Their proposals aim to address declining public trust…

The article calls for a bipartisan national commission on postsecondary education and training. It argues there is more agreement on needed reforms than politicians acknowledge. Author Doug Lederman suggests convening leaders to…

Public comments reveal divided opinions on a proposed earnings test metric for federal student aid eligibility. Representatives from religious colleges and beauty schools warn of severe negative impacts on their institutions. Others…

Caltech has operated a NASA laboratory since launching it in 1936 but must now enter a competitive bidding process for the first time. NASA is requiring the university to bid against other…

Special educators nationwide are adopting AI tools to generate customized education plans for students with disabilities. Some research suggests this approach may enhance plan quality, though risks remain. The trend reflects growing…

Greg Ashman discusses debates on mathematics teaching and identifies gaslighting as a common tactic where participants make misleading claims. The article challenges the notion of conceptual understanding as a foundational element in…

The U.S. labor market shows signs of strain with unemployment at 4.4%, declining job openings, and rising layoffs. The article argues that a college degree no longer serves as a dependable path…

The MacBook Neo may narrow a pricing gap for schools but exposes a management gap for IT teams. Lower cost could spark interest in Apple devices within K-12 environments. Successful rollout depends…

The article rounds up recent higher education news including a series of new rules and proposals from the U.S. Education Department. It also highlights the University of Michigan’s latest property acquisition and…