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A concise examination of antisemitism’s roots and evolution in U.S. higher education, tracing discriminatory quotas, campus bias, and ongoing challenges faced by Jewish students.
Licensable picture: A view of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, captured in daylight as federal officials weigh new policy measures. Source: reutersconnect.com
The Trump administration is invoking student privacy laws to challenge school policies on gender identity, raising tensions over federal authority, civil rights, and local control.
A U.S. Education Department panel reviewing law school accreditation has stalled over the American Bar Association’s role, raising questions about oversight and student protections.
A U.S. judge has struck down a Biden administration Education Department policy that limited grants tied to diversity, equity and inclusion, ruling it unlawfully restricted some applicants.
U.S. students’ scores on a key international exam have fallen to their lowest levels in 20 years, raising alarms about pandemic learning loss and long-standing gaps in math and reading.
U.S. News’s influential college rankings face mounting criticism over methodology and equity, spurring universities to opt out and fueling rival lists that challenge its dominance.
U.S. News’s revamped college rankings have upended long‑standing lists, elevating public universities and reshuffling elite schools, as critics question the new formula’s transparency and impact.
Skanska has secured a USD 99M (about SEK 900M) contract to build a new high school in Issaquah, Washington, expanding local education facilities, the company announced via Yahoo Finance.
As schools scale back full-novel assignments, teachers increasingly rely on short excerpts. Supporters cite time limits and test prep; critics warn students lose depth, nuance and sustained reading skills.
A Washington Post investigation reveals an Iranian school was listed as a U.S. target, raising concerns it was misidentified as a military site and sparking debate over intelligence accuracy.
A new report exposes how six powerful accrediting organizations effectively control access to $120 billion in federal student aid, raising concerns about oversight, competition and accountability.
U.S. universities report record international enrollment as Indian students surge, reshaping campus demographics, boosting local economies, and intensifying competition for visas.
The Port Washington School District marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with solemn ceremonies, student reflections, and educational programs honoring victims and first responders.
Chronic absenteeism in U.S. schools remains persistently high six years after the pandemic began, a Washington Post analysis finds, raising alarms about learning loss and long-term student outcomes.
USAFacts breaks down how Washington, DC public schools receive funding, revealing the balance between local taxes, federal support, and other sources that shape classroom resources.
Cybercriminal group Cmdorganization has reportedly launched a ransomware attack on Lake Washington School District, disrupting digital services as officials and experts race to assess impact and restore systems.
Federal officials have opened a civil-rights probe into two school districts after reports of testosterone vials on campus and a classroom “kissing exercise” triggered parental outrage.
The U.S. Education Department has rolled back key provisions used to prove racial discrimination in schools, prompting debate over civil rights enforcement and protections for students.
The Education Department’s special education chief has abruptly resigned, raising questions about federal oversight of services for students with disabilities, NPR reports.