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forbes.compolitics14 hrs ago
Federal Court Strikes Down SAVE Student Loan Plan, Affecting 7.5 Million Borrowers
The Independent reported that a March federal court ruling declared the SAVE repayment plan illegal. Seven point five million borrowers must now select new plans within 90 days of receiving notice from their servicer. All notices will be sent by the end of the year.
nypost.comworld1 day ago
Education Department Begins Sending 90-Day Notices to SAVE Plan Borrowers
The U.S. Education Department started issuing official notices on July 1, 2026, requiring borrowers to select new repayment plans within 90 days or face placement in Standard or Tiered Standard plans. The action follows the termination of the SAVE plan through congressional legis…
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cnbc.compolitics5 days ago
Trump Student-Loan Changes Take Effect July 1 as Courts Block Some Provisions
Several repayment changes began July 1. Federal judges blocked a narrowed professional-degree definition and limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
jpost.compolitics6 days ago
Education Department Officials Reassure Advocates HHS Will Not Take Over IDEA
Education Department officials told special education advocates during a July 9 call that the Health and Human Services Department would not assume oversight of IDEA programs. Senators from both parties are advancing legislation to block any transfer. The interagency agreement wa…
Washington Examinerpolitics7 days ago
House bill would transfer K-12 and college programs from Education Department to Labor Department
A House Republican bill would move K-12 and higher education functions from the Education Department to the Labor Department. The legislation codifies existing interagency agreements and keeps programs intact during the transfer.
nypost.comfinance8 days ago
Trump Administration Student-Loan Repayment Overhaul Takes Effect, Replacing SAVE Plan With New Repayment Assistance Plan
The administration's repayment changes ended the SAVE plan and introduced new terms effective July 1. Borrowers report monthly obligations rising by hundreds of dollars while facing existing balances and work schedules.
usatoday.compolitics9 days ago
House Committee Launches Probe Into Teachers Union Spending on Book
The Republican-led House Committee on Education and Workforce opened an investigation into whether American Federation of Teachers dues financed a book by the union president. Lawmakers requested documents on expenditures, royalties, and related agreements by July 21.
vox.comworld9 days ago
Federal appeals court strikes down part of Florida law on race and gender instruction
A federal appeals panel ruled 2-1 that the higher-education section of a 2022 Florida statute restricting how professors may discuss race and gender violates the First Amendment. The decision upholds a 2022 district-court injunction and follows a similar 2024 ruling on the law's…
New York Postbusiness10 days ago
Federal Policy Bars Student Loans for Programs With Low Graduate Earnings
A new rule effective July 1 ends federal student loans for degree programs whose graduates earn below the average high-school wage in their state. The change stems from a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill and affects roughly 800 programs enrolling 40,000 students each year.
politics10 days ago
Texas Requires Bible Stories in Public Schools From Kindergarten Through Grade 12
The Texas State Board of Education voted 9-4 last month to add Bible stories to the required curriculum. The policy applies to English classes from kindergarten through the final year of high school.
en.antaranews.comtechnology11 days ago
Federal aid to begin covering short job-training programs starting July 1
New rules allow federal grants to pay for programs lasting as little as 12 weeks. The same rules require programs to meet completion, job-placement, and earnings tests that four-year degrees do not face.
world13 days ago
Texas Board Requires Bible Stories in Public Schools From Kindergarten Through Grade 12
A state education board voted last month to add Bible stories to English classes across all grade levels. The curriculum covers stories such as Daniel and the Lion’s Den and Noah’s Ark. Other states have introduced similar measures.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
Florida Board Bars Undocumented Students From State Colleges
The Florida board of education voted Tuesday to restrict enrollment at the state's 28 public colleges and universities to U.S. citizens and lawfully present individuals. The decision follows last year's removal of in-state tuition discounts for some immigrant students.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
Texas Board Approves Bible Passages for Required School Reading List
The Republican-controlled Texas Board of Education approved a new mandated reading list that includes Bible passages and New Testament excerpts. Florida education officials said they are open to a similar policy.
news.sky.compolitics15 days ago
Democratic Lawmakers File Impeachment Resolution Against Education Secretary
A group of House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against the Education Secretary last week, citing transfers of department offices without congressional approval. The resolution alleges the moves violate statutory authority over the department's structure.
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politics15 days agoUpdated
Judge Vacates Education Department Rules Barring Some Employers from Loan Forgiveness Program
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S. Education Department rules set to start the next day. Lawsuits from more than 20 states and other groups challenged the changes. The program has canceled loans for over 1 million borrowers since 2007.
axios.compolitics16 days ago
Federal Judge Blocks Rule Limiting Student-Loan Forgiveness for Public-Service Workers
A federal judge blocked a rule that would have narrowed eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program hours before it was scheduled to take effect on July 1. The ruling keeps the existing program in place for all qualifying government and nonprofit employers.
winnipegfreepress.comscience17 days ago
New Federal Graduate-Loan Caps Begin as Nursing Groups Sue Over Exclusions
The Department of Education's RISE rules limit annual borrowing to $20,500 for most graduate students starting Wednesday while allowing $50,000 for 11 listed professional degrees. The American Nurses Association and nine other groups filed suit challenging the framework.
kpbs.orgworld17 days ago
Study links school smartphone bans to fewer harm reports
A University College London report concludes that blanket smartphone bans in schools are viewed as punitive by students and may lower the visibility of online harms. The study surveyed hundreds of students, educators, and parents and was released the day after England’s school ph…
theconversation.comworld18 days ago
New Federal Loan Limits Cap Graduate Nursing Borrowing at $20,500 Per Year
A federal law effective July 1 limits annual graduate student loans for nursing programs to $20,500. The cap is less than half the amount available to students in several other health professions.
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news.sky.comworld18 days ago
Cleverly Says He Would Not Have Compared Phillipson to Gestapo Officer as Badenoch Stands by Remark
Sir James Cleverly stated on the BBC's Sunday programme that he would not have used the Gestapo comparison made by Kemi Badenoch against Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. Badenoch has not apologised for the remark. Phillipson called the comment evidence that Badenoch is unf…
Nprworld19 days ago
U.S. to Cap Graduate Federal Loans at $20,500 Yearly Starting July 1 Despite Partial Court Block
The Education Department will enforce annual and lifetime limits on graduate student borrowing next month after Congress ended the Grad PLUS program. The policy change seeks to restrain college prices, though economists differ on its likely effect.
foxnews.compolitics19 days ago
California rule lets biological female athletes share first place behind transgender competitors at state track meet
Nereyda Hernandez addressed the San Francisco Pride Summit on Thursday and said her child AB Hernandez was made to feel invisible by a CIF podium policy. The rule lets biological female athletes who finish behind a transgender competitor also receive first-place recognition. AB H…
The Guardianworld21 days ago
Federal loan caps take effect July 1 for physician assistant programs
New annual limits of $20,500 on federal graduate loans begin 1 July. Groups representing physician assistants say the caps fall below median program costs and may deter applicants.
pbs.orgpolitics22 days ago
Education Department Continued Gender Identity Cases After Court Order, Documents Show
Documents released by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel found that the Department of Education continued handling sexual orientation and gender identity complaints under Title IX in states covered by a federal injunction. The Office of Special Counsel substantiated a whistleblow…
pymnts.combusiness24 days ago
Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Cut 1 Percent for Two Years as Borrowers Switch Repayment Plans
The Department of Education announced a temporary reduction in federal student loan interest rates by 1 percent beginning July 1. A survey of 1,005 graduates found most credit loans for completing college yet report delays in retirement savings and home purchases. The move follow…
Washington Examinerpolitics27 days ago
Federal appeals court blocks California policy on student gender transitions
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted an injunction Friday halting enforcement of a state law that bars school employees from notifying parents when students change names or pronouns at school. The panel cited a March Supreme Court order i…
techjuice.pkworld30 days ago
State education savings accounts prioritize private school students over public transfers
An AP analysis found that most recipients of state-funded education savings accounts already attend private schools or study at home. Newer programs give priority to students with documented disabilities and lower-income families.
Washington Examinerpolitics30 days ago
Education Department Transfers Four Programs to Other Agencies
The department announced Tuesday that special education services will move to Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement will transfer to the Justice Department. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has now signed 14 interagency agreements since March.
Newsweekpolitics30 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Shifts Special Education and Civil Rights Oversight From Education Department
The Trump administration is moving oversight of special education programs and civil rights enforcement out of the Education Department to the departments of Health and Human Services and Justice. The transfers mark a further step in the president's effort to close the department…
usatoday.comworld31 days ago
Supreme Court declines to review Indiana school flyer dispute
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a student-led anti-abortion group at an Indiana high school. The group challenged the school's refusal to post meeting flyers containing the phrase "Defund Planned Parenthood." A lower court decision allowing the restric…
csmonitor.comworld34 days ago
Youth Group Stages First Street Protest in New Delhi Over Jobs and Exam Leaks
Hundreds gathered in New Delhi on June 6, 2026, for the first public demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party. The group formed after a Supreme Court remark comparing unemployed youth to cockroaches and now seeks changes to India's education and hiring systems.
New York Postpolitics38 days ago
San Francisco Superintendent to Testify on Gender Policies and Curriculum
San Francisco schools superintendent Dr. Maria Su will appear before a House committee Wednesday. The hearing will examine parental notification rules and certain lesson materials.
finance39 days ago
Young Indians form satirical Cockroach Janta Party to protest unemployment
Hundreds gathered in New Delhi on June 6 wearing cockroach masks to launch a protest movement against joblessness and government policy. The group uses social media to recruit unemployed youth and calls for the removal of the education minister.
world41 days ago
India Protest Movement Gains More Instagram Followers Than Largest Political Party
A protest movement that began over exam corruption allegations now has more Instagram followers than India's largest political party. The Cockroach Janta Party's account reached this milestone according to @SkyNews reporting from New Delhi.
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foxnews.compolitics42 days ago
Federal judge blocks Nebraska in-state tuition law for students in the country illegally
A federal court ruled that a Nebraska statute granting in-state tuition rates to certain students in the country illegally violates federal immigration law. The decision permanently bars enforcement of the 2006 measure after the Justice Department filed suit in April.
citizen.co.zapolitics42 days ago
Student Protest in Brussels Turns Violent After Demonstrators Set Fires Near Central Station
A student demonstration against education fee increases and teacher workload changes escalated into clashes with police in central Brussels on June 4. Demonstrators set fires to bicycles and barriers, and the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for the area.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics42 days ago
Former Prime Minister Proposes Unified National Education Curriculum
A former prime minister presented a plan for a single national education framework that would require all students to study the same core subjects. The proposal includes Hebrew, English, mathematics, civics, Torah, and Jewish and Zionist traditions.
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en.antaranews.comworld43 days ago
Indonesia Fires and Arrests Ex-Nutrition Chief Over Alleged Corruption in School Meals Programme
Dadan Hindayana and two other former officials were arrested on June 3 2026 on charges of causing state losses. The arrests followed his dismissal by President Prabowo Subianto one day earlier.
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theolivepress.espolitics44 days ago
Private School Enrollment Falls 30,000 Since VAT on Fees Began
Pupil numbers at private schools dropped 30,000 after the introduction of 20 percent VAT on fees on January 1 last year. The Independent Schools Council census, due later this month, shows a 6.6 percent decline in some year groups and 20,000 fewer pupils in the past year alone.
Abc Newspolitics44 days ago
Education Department investigates programs aimed at Black student outcomes
The department has opened reviews of several district initiatives that target resources by race. Officials say the programs must comply with federal law barring race-based discrimination. Districts in Chicago and Los Angeles have adjusted or lost funding after complaints.
Engadgettechnology44 days ago
Poland Approves Bill to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Primary Schools
The Polish government approved a bill that would prohibit students under 16 from using phones and smartwatches during the full school day. The measure still requires parliamentary and presidential approval before taking effect in September.
pbs.orgpolitics45 days ago
Education Department Proposes Student Loan Eligibility Tied to Graduate Earnings
The Education Department is reviewing a proposal that would bar federal student loans from undergraduate and graduate programs whose typical graduates earn below set thresholds. Thousands of programs could lose eligibility if the rule is finalized.
foxnews.compolitics48 days ago
Mississippi Law Triggers Higher Student Performance Standards
A state law requires Mississippi to raise student performance expectations once 75 percent of students reach proficiency or 65 percent of schools earn a B or higher. A national consultant discussed the policy in remarks reported by Mississippi Today.
japantoday.comworld49 days ago
UK NEET Numbers Projected to Reach 1.25 Million by 2031
A government-commissioned review warns Britain risks a lost generation as more 16-to-24-year-olds leave work, education and training. The report projects the total will climb to 1.25 million within five years.
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nypost.comworld50 days ago
NYC class-size compliance delay omitted from state education budget bill
A plan to extend New York City's deadline for meeting state-mandated class-size caps was expected to save the city $500 million but was not included in the state's education budget legislation. Lawmakers said the measure will be handled as a separate bill before the session ends.
Washington Examinerpolitics50 days ago
Federal Judge Rules West Point Cannot Restrict Faculty Speech on Ideologies
A federal judge blocked restrictions requiring West Point civilian faculty to obtain prior approval before speaking to outside groups. The ruling applies only to civilian professors and leaves the policy in place for active-duty faculty.
The Boston Globeworld51 days ago
ACLU Settles Lawsuit With Pawtucket Over 2019 Student Arrest
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island reached a $5,000 settlement with the City of Pawtucket. The agreement resolves claims stemming from the June 2019 arrest of a 13-year-old student at Lyman B. Goff Middle School.
Fox Newspolitics53 days ago
House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center Role in K-12 Education
A House Judiciary Committee hearing examined the Southern Poverty Law Center's influence on civil rights policy and K-12 curricula. The Department of Justice has indicted the organization. The hearing reviewed the group's use of Learning for Justice materials in school districts.
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investopedia.compolitics55 days ago
White House Proposes Halving Civil Rights Office While Secretary Seeks More Lawyers
The White House has proposed cutting the Education Department's civil rights office in half. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has stated she wants to hire additional civil rights lawyers.
thegatewaypundit.comworld55 days ago
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Challenge to 2019 Student Loan Discharge Rules
A federal appeals court dismissed a legal challenge to 2019 Education Department rules that set stricter standards for discharging federal student loans under the Borrower Defense to Repayment program. The ruling follows 2025 legislation that codified those standards into statute…
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indianexpress.comworld56 days ago
Education Department Approves Student Loan Forgiveness for 11,500 Borrowers in April
The U.S. Education Department reported that more than 11,000 borrowers received loan discharges under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in April. The department also approved 6,600 borrowers through the PSLF Buyback program. New regulations scheduled for July 1 would ex…
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The Hillworld56 days ago
New York to Participate in Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. The program provides scholarships for tutoring, books, and other educational support using federal tax credits.
New York Postpolitics57 days ago
New York State Budget Talks Advance With Higher Spending Total
State lawmakers began releasing text of the delayed budget package on Wednesday. The plan now totals $268.5 billion and includes a two-year extension of mayoral control over New York City schools.
New York Postpolitics57 days ago
Council Speaker Plans New School Buffer Zone Bill After Veto
Council Speaker Julie Menin is expected to introduce revised legislation creating buffer zones around schools during protests. The updated bill narrows the scope to student-serving educational institutions after the mayor vetoed an earlier version.
realclearpolitics.compolitics58 days ago
Florida Law Restricts General Education Courses on Race and Gender
A 2023 Florida law limits general education courses at public universities that focus on identity, systemic racism, or oppression. State officials have removed hundreds of such courses and added a post-tenure review process for faculty. Other states have adopted similar measures.
Semaforworld59 days ago
UK adviser says graduates lack work skills
A UK government adviser stated that Britain met its 50 percent university enrollment target but many graduates are not finding work. The United States and Australia are also shifting away from degree requirements toward skills-based hiring and apprenticeship programs.
indianexpress.compolitics60 days ago
Write-in Pencil Candidate Seeks to Highlight Oregon Education Issues
A pencil is running as a write-in candidate in Oregon's 2026 gubernatorial race to draw attention to the state's low fourth-grade reading scores. The campaign is backed by J. Schuberth, who filed Pencil PAC in late February.
Fox Newspolitics63 days ago
Education Secretary McMahon Testifies Before Congress on Plan to Shift Authority from Federal Department of Education
Linda McMahon told a House committee that President Trump received a mandate to eliminate the $3 trillion federal education bureaucracy and return control to states, parents and local leaders. She testified that the administration is delivering on educational renewal while preser…
Abc Newstechnology64 days ago
School Districts Resist Parent Efforts to Limit Classroom Technology Use
Parents in multiple states are lobbying schools to reduce screen time and allow opt-outs from device-based learning, citing concerns over distraction, addiction and impacts on focus. At least four states have passed laws limiting screen time while others consider measures. One Pe…