Education

Cornell Reaches $60 Million Deal With Federal Government to Restore Federal Research Funding

The Ivy League Institution will pay a $30 million fine but admits no wrongdoing. Cornell University has settled with the federal government to preserve hundreds...

Head Start Preschools Close Nationwide as Shutdown Enters Second Month

Head Start programs nationwide were forced to close at the start of November due to the government shutdown, now entering its second month. 
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More Americans Are Asking If College Is Really Worth It

Seven in 10 adults believe higher education is headed in the wrong direction, according to a new survey.

7 Universities Decline Trump Admin’s Higher Education Compact

Several Ivy League and major state universities declined to join the Trump admin’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education by Oct. deadline.

Iowa School Board Yanks License of Superintendent Arrested by ICE

The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked a superintendent’s license after his arrest for living and working in the U.S. illegally.

Des Moines Schools Superintendent Placed on Leave Following Arrest by Immigration Authorities

The head of Iowa’s largest school district was put on leave after being arrested by immigration authorities for allegedly entering the U.S. illegally.

States Sue HHS Over Order to Remove ‘Gender Identity’ in K-12 Sex Education

16 states and DC sue Trump admin to keep federally funded K-12 sex ed materials they say affirm and recognize gender identity.

Florida Approves Charter School Expansion

Florida boosts school choice with new rules granting charter schools equal maintenance, transportation, and food services as traditional public schools.