National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
Florida school bus driver arrested after train crash with 29 students onboard
A former bus driver with the Sumter County School District has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and nearly 30 counts of child neglect after allegedly ignoring a train warning signal and driving across the tracks as a train was coming, officials said.
A former bus driver with the Sumter County School District has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and nearly 30 counts of child neglect after allegedly ignoring a train warning signal and driving across the tracks as a train was coming, officials said.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.