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A professor discovered how digital technology enables students to cheat easily on in-person class participation and exams. The article highlights the growing challenge of AI-driven cheating in higher education settings. It emphasizes the need for awareness and potential adaptations in teaching methods. Key Points Digital tools allow cheating on participation assignments and some exams in […]

Rider University has agreed to sell a portion of its campus to the county for $10 million. The deal involves transferring land for potential county use, as reported by Inside Higher Ed. This transaction aims to provide financial relief to the university amid ongoing challenges in higher education. Key Points Rider University sells campus land

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon highlights her first-year achievements in implementing conservative-backed higher education reforms. The Education Department claims these changes fulfill long-standing conservative goals. However, Democrats and students criticize the reforms for potentially creating barriers to college access. Key Points McMahon touts reforms as major conservative victories in higher education. Critics argue the

Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill to facilitate the merger of over 100 higher education and workforce development programs into a single new state agency. The proposal aims to streamline operations and improve coordination between education and labor sectors. If passed, it would consolidate various programs currently spread across multiple departments. Key Points Bill sets

Two top deputies in the New York City Education Department are stepping down. Chancellor Kamar Samuels is preparing to announce his first cabinet appointments. This signals potential changes in leadership for the nation’s largest school system. Key Points Departure of two high-level Education Department deputies Chancellor Kamar Samuels to make first cabinet appointments Indicates shifts

Denver Public Schools already have a policy aimed at shielding students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) interactions. Latino advocates are pushing the school board to adopt a more explicit resolution to further protect immigrant students, even if it duplicates existing measures. This push comes amid concerns over potential mass deportations following the 2024 election

Grammarly uses AI to generate feedback on users’ writing, attributing it to real scholars by drawing from their publications without consent. This has unsettled some academics who feel their names and work are being misused. The platform positions this as a feature to provide expert-like reviews for students and others. Key Points Grammarly’s AI feature

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is undergoing a review of key federal education data collections as part of an internal overhaul. An internal document recommends ‘six big shifts’ for the agency, which experienced significant layoffs a year ago. This comes amid efforts to restructure IES following staff reductions. Key Points Internal document proposes six

A Republican-backed bill in Tennessee to require tracking of K-12 students’ immigration status has advanced in the General Assembly. The legislation aims to monitor and report on students’ legal status in public schools. Community members attended the committee meeting in Nashville on March 4, 2026, where the bill moved forward. Key Points Bill requires Tennessee

An individual used an AI tool to generate a prank website mimicking Albert Einstein, which angered people and highlighted AI’s disruptive potential in education. This incident sparked widespread discussions on how agentic AI could transform or undermine traditional classroom teaching and learning in higher education. The event serves as a warning to the sector about