Browsing: higher education policy

The Trump administration is seeking to end an American Bar Association role in accrediting law schools, arguing it limits competition and raises costs, according to a Reuters report.

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.

Advocates are pressing the Education Department to expand its definition of “professional” students, a move that could reshape aid eligibility and funding for graduate-level programs.