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Department of EducationDepartment of Education: A Shrinking AgencyThe FY 2026 budget for the Department of Education preserves core programs, such as Title I and IDEA, while consolidating or eliminating over 30 others.
College AdmissionsTrump Administration Pauses New Student Visa AppointmentsAs the Trump Administration halts new student and exchange visa appointments, colleges brace for potential enrollment disruptions and diplomatic ripple effects.
Hot Topics - controversialTrump Proposal to Redirect Harvard Funding Sparks National Debate on Career and Technical EducationPresident Trump’s proposal to shift federal funding from Harvard to CTE-focused trade schools has reignited the national debate over education priorities.
K-12How the Trade War Is Rewriting School BudgetsAs tariffs rise under the Trump administration’s 2025 trade agenda, U.S. school districts are grappling with unexpected budget pressures.
EdTechHow Will School Districts Replace Aging Tech Without ESSERFrom budget reallocation to local partnerships, we explore how School Districts used ESSER funds and strategies they must adopt to prevent a digital backslide.
College AdmissionsStudent Loan Collections ResumeStarting May 5, 2025, the government will resume collecting defaulted student loans directly through the Treasury Offset Program. K-12Ohio Proposes Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in K–12 SchoolsA new Ohio bill reignites the debate on student cell phone use—raising questions about learning, safety, and the evolving role of technology in education.
K-12Trump Administration Ties Federal Funding to Rollback of DEI Practices in K–12 SchoolsPresident Trump's directive challenges the role of DEI initiatives in public schools by tying federal funding to compliance with civil rights laws.
Assessment and TestingNavigating State Testing Amid Shifting Federal WindsAs classrooms prepare for state testing season, evolving national education policy raises new questions about purpose, power, and progress.







