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A GAO report highlights that poverty and school size can impede improvement efforts in underperforming schools. The analysis shows an increase in the number of students attending comprehensive support and improvement schools from 2019-20 to 2022-23. Factors like high poverty rates and small school sizes were identified as barriers to effective turnaround strategies. Key Points

The Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling restricting race-conscious admissions has led to declining Black and Latino enrollment at elite U.S. universities. This ‘cascade effect’ is evident in demographic shifts at top private institutions and throughout the higher education system. Researchers highlight serious repercussions for affected students. Key Points Black and Latino enrollment drops at elite institutions

Rep. Mary Miller has won the Republican nomination for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District by defeating two primary challengers. The victory comes after receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. This positions her for the general election in a solidly Republican district. Key Points Miller defeated challengers in the GOP primary for IL-15. Endorsement from

A letter to the editor highlights the need for additional context to better understand recent decisions at Portland State University. Authored by Katherine Knott, it was published on March 17, 2026, in Inside Higher Ed. The piece aims to provide clarity on the university’s actions through informed perspectives. Key Points Emphasizes importance of context for

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has secured the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, paving the way for him to pursue a third term in office. The victory comes amid ongoing political dynamics in the state. Pritzker, a billionaire businessman, has focused on issues like education and economic development during his tenure. Key Points JB Pritzker wins

Private colleges in the U.S. are increasingly imposing stricter policies on student speech, creating a stark contrast with public institutions bound by First Amendment protections. This trend highlights growing concerns over academic freedom in higher education. The article explores how these restrictions are evolving amid broader debates on campus expression. Key Points Private colleges are

An Iowa Senate panel has blocked a bill that would restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at private colleges. The legislation aimed to limit certain DEI practices but failed to advance. Meanwhile, the state Legislature continues to consider other bills that could significantly alter public universities in Iowa. Key Points Senate panel rejects anti-DEI

A district court judge in Arkansas has blocked a law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms for six school districts. The ruling states that the law’s primary purpose is to proselytize to children, violating constitutional principles. This decision halts the implementation of the mandate in the affected districts pending further legal proceedings.

South Carolina health officials have reported 997 confirmed measles cases as of Tuesday. The outbreak is expected to persist for weeks due to lagging vaccination rates in the state. Authorities are urging increased vaccinations to curb the spread. Key Points 997 measles cases reported in South Carolina Outbreak may continue for weeks Vaccination rates are

A U.S. district court has issued an injunction blocking the enforcement of an Arkansas law that required public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit arguing the mandate violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The law, signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders,