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pbs.orgEducation 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.comMississippi 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.
BBC NewsUK Youth 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.
nypost.comNYC 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 ExaminerFederal Judge Blocks West Point Faculty Speech Restrictions
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 GlobeACLU 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 NewsHouse 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.comWhite 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.comFederal 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…
indianexpress.comEducation 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…
The HillNew 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 PostNew 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 PostCouncil 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.comFlorida 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.
SemaforUK 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.comWrite-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 NewsEducation 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 NewsSchool 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…
diggers.newsNigeria Mandates Periodic Drug Tests for All Secondary and Tertiary Students
The Federal Ministry of Education released the 2026 National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools, requiring drug integrity tests for admission and periodic testing for existing students. The policy applies to all public and private institutions and…
Hoover InstitutionBee-Nav: Tiny Neural Network Inspired by Honeybee Learning Flights Enables Visual Homing in Simulation and Limited Real-World Drone Tests
A Nature research paper proposes Bee-Nav, which trains a small neural network during robotic learning flights to map omnidirectional images to a home vector. Real-world drone tests returned to within 0.5 m of home for all 30–110-m flights using a 3.4-kB network. The approach requ…
themandarin.com.auEducation Department Appeals Court Deadlines for Sweet v. McMahon Student Loan Settlement
Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the department are appealing court rulings that rejected attempts to delay relief for post-class applicants under the Sweet v. McMahon settlement. Two federal judges denied extension requests, and the Ninth Circuit rejected an emergency stay.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Educators Discuss Proposed Changes to History in General Education Curriculum
A proposal by the Commission on Higher Education to reframe the General Education curriculum has raised concerns about the possible reduction of history-related courses. CHED has stated that the curriculum remains under consultation. The discussion centers on the role of historic…
bbc.co.ukGovernment to Reallocate €470m Across Departments to Cover Education Overspend
Jack Chambers has written to cabinet colleagues requiring average budget reductions of 0.5 per cent to address a €470 million shortfall in the Department of Education. The levy follows a €250 million overspend by the HSE in the first three months of 2026 and comes as ministers pr…
The GuardianNew York City Street Renamed Jack Kirby Way
New York City has renamed the corner of Essex and Delancey streets after comic book legend Jack Kirby, who grew up in the area. Separately, public school data shows suspensions fell in the first half of the school year while felony assaults increased. The changes come as the city…
Le MondeAll French University Students Now Eligible for €1 Meals at CROUS Restaurants
The policy, effective since May 4 2026, extends a rate previously limited to scholarship recipients. Students crowded a CROUS restaurant on the Sorbonne-Paris Nord University campus in Villetaneuse on May 5. Staff have voiced concerns about capacity ahead of September.
abcnews.go.comCongressional Democrats Introduce Resolution to Block Trump-Era Student Loan Limits
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Angela Alsobrooks, along with three House Democrats, will introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution targeting the Department of Education’s final rule. The rule limits colleges’ ability to charge high tuition, caps graduate and professional student bo…
ForbesTrump Administration Caps Federal Grad Loans for Advanced Nursing, Therapy and Education Degrees
The Trump administration has narrowed the definition of professional degrees in the One Big Beautiful Bill, restricting higher federal student loan limits for advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and other health professionals. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, desp…
washingtonmonthly.comWashington Monthly Releases Spring 2026 Issue
The April/May/June 2026 edition includes articles on the administration's approach to diversity programs, continued use of the A-10 Warthog jet in the Persian Gulf, and Amazon's pricing algorithms. Additional pieces examine education policy, immigration enforcement in Oregon, hom…
New York PostTrump Signs Proclamation Reviving Presidential Youth Fitness Test
President Trump signed a proclamation on May 5, 2026, restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award, a competitive youth fitness program replaced during the Obama administration. The Oval Office ceremony featured professional athletes, administration officials, and children. Atte…
nypost.comHudson Institute to Host Event on U.S. Public Diplomacy with Under Secretary Sarah B. Rogers
The Hudson Institute will host an in-person event featuring Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers on May 20, 2026. The discussion comes amid ongoing U.S. foreign policy developments, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming visits to Italy and t…
forbes.comDepartment of Education Finalizes Borrowing Caps for Graduate and Professional Federal Student Loans
The U.S. Department of Education has finalized regulations introducing borrowing caps on federal student loans for graduate and professional degrees. The changes, part of President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts Act, eliminate the graduate PLUS loan program and set new annual…
rove.meJustice Department Sues New Jersey Over Undocumented Student Aid
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal complaint against New Jersey laws granting in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to undocumented immigrants. The challenge seeks to block these benefits, potentially limiting college access for thousands of students without…
japantimes.co.jpChilean Military Police Disperse Student Protests Against Proposed Education Funding Cuts
Chile's military police cracked down on student protesters demonstrating against government proposals to limit free higher education. The proposals include cutting a scholarship program and increasing student loans. The events highlight tensions over education access in the count…
washingtonpost.comSupreme Court Declines to Hear Florida Parents' Challenge to School Gender Identity Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a Florida couple alleging violation of their parental rights by a school board policy on student gender identity. Justices Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch highlighted the issue's national importance. The decision leaves a lower court ru…
edcircuit.comTwenty-Nine States Opt Into Education Freedom Tax Credit Program
Twenty-nine states have opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit, a federal program allowing taxpayers to receive credits for donations to scholarship granting organizations. The program, set to begin in 2027, aims to provide K-12 scholarships in participating states without a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVirginia Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment Allowing Democratic-Led Redistricting
Virginia voters approved a Democratic redistricting plan on April 22, 2026, potentially adding four House seats for Democrats. President Trump extended a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and signed an order advancing psychedelic drug research. Former presidents shared messages ahead of Americ…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAppeals Court Upholds Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools
A federal appeals court ruled that Texas can require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, overturning a lower court's block. The 9-8 decision found the law does not violate the First Amendment. Opponents plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRep. Young Kim to Introduce Bill Blocking Federal Funds for Discriminatory Student Aid
Congresswoman Young Kim plans to introduce the Stop DEI Act, which would prevent schools from receiving federal funds if they discriminate based on race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin in student aid decisions. The bill responds to a proposed state constitutional amend…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court to Hear Appeal in Colorado Preschool Funding Case Involving Religious Admissions Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from Catholic preschools in Colorado barred from a state-funded universal preschool program due to their enrollment policies on gender and sexual orientation. The case, St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, centers on First Amendment fre…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewConservative Group Requests Federal Probe of Alaska School Gender Policy
America First Legal has asked the Trump administration to investigate an Alaska school district's policy on student gender identity information. The policy requires staff to use students' legal names and pronouns when communicating with parents, even if different ones are used at…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewScottish Labour Announces Manifesto Pledges for Health, Education and Taxation Ahead of Holyrood Election
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has outlined the party's plans to improve the NHS, including reducing waiting times and introducing new technologies. The manifesto also includes pledges on childcare, housing, transport and energy support. These announcements come ahead of the…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNewsletter Roundup: Pharmaceutical Updates and Campus Policy Investigations
STAT News distributed its Pharmalittle newsletter featuring pharmaceutical industry developments from the Pharmalot campus. Fox News issued its Campus Radicals newsletter covering an Antifa-linked group's activities and a school investigation into transgender policies. These upda…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSocial Scientist Abby McCloskey Critiques Extent of Standardized Testing in Education
Abby McCloskey, a social scientist, supports the use of data and educational testing but argues that the current standardized testing system has exceeded appropriate limits. Her views appear in an opinion piece. The commentary highlights tensions between data-driven approaches an…