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A Kansas school district has rejected accusations that its transgender student policy violates state law, defending its guidelines as compliant amid rising legal and political scrutiny.
The Islamic Education Center of Washington hosted Arbaeen commemorations, drawing mourners and community members for processions, prayers, and recitations captured in ABNA’s exclusive photo coverage.
Washington state has been ranked No. 4 in a new national public education study, reflecting strong student performance and funding, according to an analysis reported by FOX 13 Seattle.
A Washington school district is investigating an employee after a social media post appeared to celebrate conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s reported death, prompting public backlash and calls for disciplinary action.
The Education Department has revoked guidance on services for English learners, alarming advocates who fear reduced protections and support for multilingual students nationwide.
The U.S. Department of Education has requested clarification from California and Washington on planned revisions to transgender policies, seeking details on compliance with federal civil rights protections.
A new report ranks America’s most educated cities, and two Washington metro areas make the cut. The findings highlight regional gains in advanced degrees and shifting talent hubs.
U.S. districts are shuttering public schools as enrollment plummets, forcing officials to consolidate campuses, redraw boundaries and confront community backlash over lost neighborhood institutions.
Access to quality early childhood care and education shapes U.S. families’ economic stability and workers’ prospects, while policies on affordability, wages, and standards determine who benefits.
The U.S. government has threatened to cut federal funding to two school districts over policies affecting transgender students, Reuters reports, escalating a national clash over school civil rights.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations into school districts in Washington and Colorado, examining compliance with parental rights laws and potential Title IX violations.
The U.S. Education Department has rolled back key anti-discrimination rules, sparking concern among civil rights advocates over protections for vulnerable student groups nationwide.
The U.S. Education Department is investigating five medical schools over their admissions practices, Reuters reports, examining potential discrimination and compliance with federal civil rights laws.
A surge of student loan borrowers has fallen into default since pandemic-era protections ended, raising concerns over household finances and the effectiveness of federal relief policies.
Student loan defaults have surged to record highs nationwide, with Texas among the hardest-hit states, raising concerns over borrowers’ financial stability and long-term economic impacts.
Federal officials have opened a civil rights investigation into Baltimore City schools over alleged antisemitism, examining complaints about harassment, school responses, and compliance with Title VI.
U.S. colleges face budget strains as fewer foreign students enroll, driven by visa hurdles, rising costs and global competition, threatening programs that depend on international tuition.
Universities’ cautious responses to Trump-era pressures risk signaling acquiescence to political interference, raising concerns about academic freedom and democratic norms.
A new wave of universities is restoring civic seriousness to higher education, emphasizing civic knowledge, debate, and responsibility amid growing concerns over polarization and apathy.
U.S. recruiters report talent shortages while recent graduates struggle to get hired. A broken hiring system, not artificial intelligence, is widening the gap between open roles and job seekers.