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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Meisha Porter Drops Out of Chicago CPS CEO Race
Meisha Ross Porter, the former New York City schools chancellor, has withdrawn her candidacy for the CEO position at Chicago Public Schools. The announcement comes amid an ongoing search for new leadership…
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Colleges Push to Undo Trump-Era Grad Student Changes
Hundreds of colleges and professors have urged the U.S. Department of Education to reverse recent policy changes deemed ‘dangerous’ for graduate students. A Chronicle analysis of public comments submitted to the Trump…
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ED Shifts Defaulted Loan Collection to Treasury
The U.S. Department of Education is transferring responsibilities for collecting defaulted student loans to the Treasury Department. This move is part of a broader effort to distribute ED’s duties to other federal…
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Colorado Nonprofits Launch Youth Advocacy Coalition
Six Colorado nonprofits focused on mobilizing young people have formed the Youth Advocacy Coalition. The coalition was announced at a rally on March 19, 2026, at the Colorado Capitol in Denver. It…
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Treasury Assumes Student Loan Duties from Ed Dept
The U.S. Department of Treasury is set to take over operational responsibility for defaulted student loans from the Education Department. This shift is part of a plan to eventually manage the entire…
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Higher Ed Scrambles on Cesar Chavez Tributes Post-Report
A New York Times report revealed that labor activist Cesar Chavez sexually abused and groomed girls for years. In response, higher education institutions are reviewing tributes such as programs, statues, and markers…
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Higher Ed Groups Push Congress on Pell Funding Gap
Over 60 higher education organizations have signed a letter urging congressional leaders to address a multi-billion dollar shortfall in the Pell Grant program starting in fiscal 2026. The groups express concerns about…
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OCR Finds DC Schools Discriminate vs Disabled Students
The Office for Civil Rights determined that the District of Columbia Public Schools discriminated against students with disabilities. DCPS has stated its commitment to providing services guaranteed under federal law. The finding…
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Cesar Chavez Abuse Report: Colleges Review Tributes
A New York Times report revealed that labor activist Cesar Chavez sexually abused and groomed girls for years. In response, higher education institutions are scrambling to review programs, statues, and other tributes…
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Florida AG Subpoenas Discord Over Child Safety
Florida’s Attorney General has issued a subpoena to Discord as part of an investigation into the platform’s measures to protect minors. The probe stems from growing concerns about Discord’s role in child…