Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Students face uncertainty after Canvas hack
Higher Ed Dive Laura Spitalniak joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss the uncertainty students and faculty at thousands of schools nationwide are facing after the learning management system Canvas was hacked on Friday.
Higher Ed Dive Laura Spitalniak joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss the uncertainty students and faculty at thousands of schools nationwide are facing after the learning management system Canvas was hacked on Friday.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.