Education

Coming to a School District Near You: ‘Portrait of a Graduate’

Advocates say academic achievement alone won’t prepare young people to keep up with the changing society and technology.

Trump Admin Ramps Up Efforts to Uncover Foreign Money Given to US Universities

"The State and Education Departments launch a partnership to strengthen oversight of billions in foreign gifts and contracts to U.S. schools."
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School District Sues Microsoft, Roblox Over Harm Caused by Video Games

Champion Local School District in Ohio is suing Roblox, Microsoft, and a subsidiary, alleging their video games have a negative impact on children.

Student ICE Protests Lead to Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline in Pennsylvania Schools

A pair of Pennsylvania school districts are the latest to grapple with after effects from student walkouts to protest ICE.

US Investigating Portland Public Schools for Racial Discrimination

Federal officials are investigating Portland Public Schools for alleged racial discrimination in the Center for Black Student Excellence program.

American Colleges Received $5.2 Billion in Foreign Funding in 2025, Education Department Reveals

American colleges and universities received more than $5.2 billion in reportable foreign gifts and contracts last year through more than 8,300 transactions.

Trump Says Administration Will Seek $1 Billion in Damages From Harvard

Trump alleged that Harvard University had engaged in criminal conduct. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 2 that his administration...

Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt

The Department of Education issued a proposal to reduce the cost of higher education and simplify federal student loan repayment.