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Is Columbia's president next to go amid pro-Palestinian protests?

Columbia President Minouche Shafik is falling under bipartisan criticism over the pro-Palestinian protests that have taken up residence on her campus,...

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GOP senators press Biden officials to 'restore order' to college campuses

GOP senators on Tuesday sent a letter to Biden administration officials demanding they “restore order” to college campuses amid contentious...

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Cardona 'deeply concerned' about situation at Columbia: 'Antisemitic hate' is 'unacceptable'

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona released a statement Tuesday condemning Columbia University as bipartisan concerns about antisemitism on campus...

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Advocates fear for pro-Palestinian speakers after USC nixes valedictorian's address

The University of Southern California (USC) is under fire after it revoked the right of its pro-Palestinian valedictorian to speak at graduation,...

20.04.2024 3

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Education Department admits 'challenging year' for FAFSA: 'We're not at the point we would like to be'

The Department of Education acknowledged Thursday that it's been a “challenging year” for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)...

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Columbia suspends Ilhan Omar's daughter after pro-Palestine protest

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) daughter Isra Hirsi announced Thursday she had been suspended from college after taking part in an unauthorized...

18.04.2024 3

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Columbia officials say calls for the genocide of Jewish students would violate school policies

All four Columbia University officials at Wednesday's House hearing on antisemitism on college campuses said calling for the genocide of Jewish people...

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Columbia seeks to avoid the Harvard trap at antisemitism hearing

Columbia University is in the hot seat as House Republicans are ready to question four of its top officials on Wednesday for a hearing regarding...

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Book bans hit another record high: PEN America

After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech advocacy group PEN America. In the...

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Garland testifies before House Appropriations Committee: Watch live

Members of the House Appropriations Committee will hear from Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday. Funds for federal law enforcement are an...

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USC's pro-Palestinian valedictorian won't deliver speech, school says

The University of Southern California (USC) says its valedictorian won’t deliver a speech due to “substantial” security risks after she had...

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Biden's new student debt relief proposal aims to avoid Supreme Court fate

President Biden’s latest student loan forgiveness program is giving flashbacks to his 2022 universal relief plan that was struck down by the Supreme...

16.04.2024 6

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Student debt relief could be lifeline to swing states, young voters for Biden

President Biden is pouring a tremendous amount of political capital into student loan relief ahead of the November election, and experts say the...

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Biden canceling student debt for more than 277,000 borrowers

President Biden announced on Friday he would be canceling debt for more than 277,000 borrowers.  The administration is forgiving $7.4 billion for...

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Harvard reinstates mandatory SAT scores for applicants

Harvard announced Thursday it will reinstate the requirement for applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, the latest in a string of schools to return...

11.04.2024 4

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Biden's new student debt relief plan estimated to cost $84B: Penn analysis

President Biden’s new student debt relief plan is estimated to cost around $84 billion if it is implemented, according to a Penn Wharton Budget...

11.04.2024 4

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'A crisis of credibility': Education Department hears bipartisan condemnation on rocky FAFSA rollout

A Wednesday House hearing examining the botched rollout of new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms offered the Department of...

10.04.2024 4

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Democrats demand answers from federal contractor on tumultuous FAFSA rollout

Senate Democrats sent a letter to a federal contractor on Wednesday demanding answers about the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for the...

10.04.2024 1

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MOHELA can't escape the student loan spotlight

The spotlight has shined brightly on student loan servicer Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) amid fights for student debt relief and...

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Faculty diversity at universities lags behind students: Watchdog

A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released Tuesday found faculty diversity in higher education is lagging behind student...

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7 more states sue over Biden student loan plan

Seven states announced Tuesday they were suing the Education Department over President Biden's SAVE income-driven repayment student loan plan, adding...

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Hispanic students account for vast majority of growth in degree completion

Hispanic students accounted for the vast majority of the growth in the number of people earning college degrees in the U.S., according to a new report...

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Biden announces new student debt relief plan for millions of borrowers

The Biden administration on Monday announced new student loan plans that would provide relief to millions of Americans if finalized. The proposed...

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Non-tenure faculty at Harvard vote to unionize

Non-tenure faculty at Harvard voted overwhelmingly on Friday to unionize, days after employees at Harvard Law schools joined the same union. The...

06.04.2024 10

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Schools seize on eclipse for rare learning opportunity — if they're open

Schools across the country are preparing millions of students for the solar eclipse Monday, an exciting opportunity for educators who see it as one of...

05.04.2024 5

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Latest FAFSA blunder leaves colleges in 'compromising' position

This year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) saga has taken another turn after the Department of Education sent incorrect financial...

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Most Jewish families applying for college have eliminated a school based on rising antisemitism: Survey

A majority of Jewish parents of college applicants this year say their child has cut at least one school from their list due to rising antisemitism...

03.04.2024 10

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Conservatives hope for major education changes if Trump wins

Conservatives are hoping for major education reforms from President Trump should he return to the White House. The presumptive Republican nominee...

02.04.2024 1

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Proposed $248M settlement announced with multiple colleges over alleged deceptive financial aid tactics

The Settlement Administrator Angeion Group announced Friday a proposed settlement with several U.S. colleges and universities over alleged deceptive...

01.04.2024 10

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Teens' latest social media trend? Self-diagnosing their mental health issues

Teenagers are increasingly using social media to self-diagnose their mental health issues, alarming parents and advocates who say actual care should...

30.03.2024 6

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Harvard sees application numbers drop following tumultuous year

Harvard University's annual applications have fallen for the second year in a row after multiple controversies embroiled the school. The school said...

29.03.2024 3

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Democrats hope student loan moves hold weight for Biden in November

Democrats hope student loan relief may prove to be a winning issue for President Biden in November after he canceled billions in debt despite his loss...

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Harvard removes human skin binding from 19th century book

The Harvard Library announced Wednesday it removed a human skin binding from a 19th century book that has been in the building for decades. "Des...

28.03.2024 1

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House adds Rutgers to list of schools under antisemitism investigation

The House Education Committee announced Wednesday it has sent a letter to Rutgers University requesting information regarding its handling of...

27.03.2024 2

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Cardona sends FAFSA recommendations to states as applications lag amid multiple problems

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sent a letter to governors Tuesday outlining recommendations to help increase completion of Free Application for...

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Abbott signs executive order to combat antisemitism at Texas universities

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed an executive order Wednesday to combat antisemitism at universities in the state amid a surge in the problem across...

27.03.2024 2

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Warren calls hearing to put spotlight on student loan servicer MOHELA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) invited the head of student loan servicer MOHELA to testify before the Senate in April regarding the difficulties with...

18.03.2024 4

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FAFSA applications crater after rocky rollout

The number of students who have applied for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is far behind previous years, leaving experts...

17.03.2024 30

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American Library Association says book ban challenges in 2023 broke new record

A record number of books were challenged in school and public libraries in 2023, according to the American Library Association (ALA). The ALA...

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North Carolina GOP schools nominee previously called for executions of Biden, Obama: Report

The Republican nominee in North Carolina for Superintendent of Public Instruction has a history of violent comments towards Democrats, including...

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Swimmers, volleyball players sue over NCAA transgender policies

Dozens of college swimmers and volleyball players are suing the NCAA over its transgender policies, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.  The...

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Biden administration targets junk fees on college students, student loan borrowers

The Biden administration announced on Friday it is looking to take action against junk fees for college students and student loan borrowers.   The...

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Biden calls for action on LGBTQ 'suicide crisis' after Nex Benedict's death in Oklahoma

President Biden is mourning the death of Nex Benedict in Oklahoma, calling for action the day after a medical examiner said the LGBTQ 16-year-old...

14.03.2024 3

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What is delta-8? What to know about the alternative THC products and their use by teens

A recent study indicated that 11 percent of 12th graders have used delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-8, the first time teen usage of the drug has...

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68 percent of college students say free speech protections should extend to threats, inciting violence: Poll

More than two-thirds of college students say free speech protections on campuses should extend even to individuals who are inciting violence or...

14.03.2024 10

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National Reading Month highlights urgency in helping students amid book bans and poor test scores

With National Reading Month nearly halfway over, advocates are highlighting the difficulties students face when it comes to getting a book in their...

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Schools stare down deadline as COVID-19 relief funds set to expire

The clock is ticking for schools to spend COVID-19 relief money in the next six months, creating a “financial cliff” for districts. Over the...

12.03.2024 10

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Columbia's president set to testify at House antisemitism hearing

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced Monday that the president of Columbia University plans to testify next month at one of...

12.03.2024 6

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Colleges begin receiving student FAFSA information after delays

Colleges and universities are beginning to receive financial aid information on students after months of delays, the Department of Education announced...

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Brown, Texas latest universities to bring back mandatory SAT scores

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and Brown University are the latest schools to reinstate SAT or ACT score requirements in their...

11.03.2024 3

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