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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Elite Universities Lobby Trump Firms for Influence
Elite universities are spending millions on lobbying firms connected to former President Trump to influence policy. This reflects an intensifying arms race in higher education lobbying efforts. The practice aims to secure…
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Colorado College Consolidation Debate
A report from the Common Sense Institute suggests consolidating some Colorado colleges to address inefficiencies and declining enrollment. Metropolitan State University of Denver is among the schools identified for potential merger. The…
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Colleges Bypass Due Process in Professor Firings
The article examines a shift in higher education where colleges are increasingly quick to censure or fire professors without adhering to traditional due process. It contrasts this with past practices where institutions…
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Texas Schools Mostly Skip New Prayer Time Law
A new Texas law, Senate Bill 11, allows school districts to set aside time for daily prayer during noninstructional hours, with a decision required by March 1. Most districts have chosen not…
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Governors Push School Choice in 2026 Addresses
In their 2026 State-of-the-State addresses, governors across the U.S. proposed various education initiatives, with a strong emphasis on school choice programs, higher education affordability, and access to early childhood services. FutureEd analyzed…
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Florida School Choice Beats Spending 11x
A study on Florida’s 15-year experiment shows that expanding school choice is at least 11 times more cost-effective than increasing spending in improving public school student performance. The analysis highlights how choice…
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AI Use in High School College Search Hits 50%
A national survey by EAB reveals that nearly half of high school students are using AI to influence their decisions on attending college, where to apply, and what to study. The study,…
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USC, SMSU Promote Interim Leaders to Presidents
The University of Southern California and Southwest Minnesota State University have elevated their interim leaders to permanent presidential positions. This is part of a broader wave of college president appointments occurring in…
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Professor Wins $10M in TikTok Murder Accusation Lawsuit
A University of Idaho professor was awarded $10 million in a defamation lawsuit against a TikToker who falsely accused her of involvement in a murder. The case stems from baseless claims made…
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Bipartisan Backlash on Student Loan Caps
Lawmakers from both parties and universities are criticizing the Education Department’s strict interpretation of legislation that imposes caps on federal student loans. This interpretation limits the number of students eligible for larger…