Education
Image
Trump signs new executive orders targeting college accreditations, says existing process too 'woke'
One executive order will set up “new accreditation pathways" for universities.
Image
Harvard president doubles down on fight against Trump administration over federal funding
“We are defending what I believe is one of the most important linchpins of the American economy and way of life — our universities,” Garber said. “We will not compromise on certain issues. We’ve made that very clear.”
Image
Voters split even on Trump policies toward the Ivy League: Poll
The question of whether wealthy universities should even be eligible to receive federal research grants generated a sharp divide.
Image
Over 150 colleges including Ivies pen letter opposing 'government overreach' in demanding changes
The other Ivy League universities that signed the letter are Brown and Cornell, and Dartmouth College.
Image
Trump admin to start collecting debts on student loans considered to be in default
The DOE's Federal Student Aid office will begin collecting the debts on May 5, which could include taking the money out of payments that borrowers receive from the federal government, such as money from tax refunds, federal salaries and other benefits.
Image
System Failure: Just 30% of Illinois 4th graders read at proficiency standards
Researchers identify third and fourth grades as being a critical period in a student’s overall academic development,
Image
Just weeks before FSU shooting, Florida lawmakers blocked campus carry
Florida currently is a constitutional carry state, meaning that residents do not need a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Image
DHS threatens to ban Harvard from hosting international students unless school turns over records
Universities can only host international students if they are certified under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
Image
Trump defends freezing Harvard's federal funds, citing university hiring de Blasio, Lightfoot
The recent news came after Harvard refused to comply with the Trump administration's demands to combat antisemitism.
Image
Trump suggests Harvard lose its tax exempt status as university rejects administration's demands
On Monday, the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard.
Image
Obama says Harvard 'set an example' for how colleges should reject Trump's demands
After the Ivy League school rejected the demands, the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts.
Image
Trump admin freezes billions in federal funding for Harvard, after Ivy League refuses to comply
The joint task force slammed Harvard's decision in a statement, arguing it was evidence that the university was not serious about its commitment to combat antisemitism.
Image
Conservative school districts beg Trump to save them from blue state's gender identity mandates
Eastern Washington school districts face either loss of federal or state funding depending on which threats they succumb to, they tell Department of Education. Oregon male athlete dominating girls' track spurs controversy, again.