The educational board game “Schisto & Ladders” is being used in elementary schools in Nigeria to teach students about the tropical disease schistosomiasis. This disease, caused by parasitic worms, affects many residents. The game is an adaptation of the classic board game “Chutes & Ladders,” but with a focus on educating children about preventing and […]
Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September, numerous educators across the United States have faced disciplinary actions for their online criticisms of him. This wave of discipline has led to a significant legal and financial response from various educational institutions. Since the incident, schools have issued settlements amounting to hundreds of thousands […]
The 250th anniversary of its founding prompted NPR to ask students nationwide to create podcasts about their American experiences and the meaning of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” to them. This initiative received over 700 podcast entries. Many featured conversations with immigrant family members discussing their reasons for moving to the United States. […]
The Trump administration has implemented new regulations aimed at determining eligibility for federal financial aid based on graduate earnings. These rules, finalized by the Education Department, mandate that college programs must prove their graduates receive better salaries compared to individuals with lesser education levels. Starting this week, undergraduate programs need to demonstrate that their graduates […]
On June 30, 2026, KFF Health News reported on significant changes affecting graduate students pursuing professional degrees, including physician assistants. The changes stem from new federal student loan caps. A Dream’s Origin Benjamin Pinckney, aged 46, has harbored ambitions of becoming a physician assistant since surviving a shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. A physician assistant’s daily […]
Millions of Americans with student loan debt will soon face significant changes in repayment options. Starting July 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will bring alterations affecting repayment methods, borrowing limits, and program options. This shift will result in fewer repayment plans and new monthly payment calculations. The importance of these changes is […]
WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans rejected a measure on June 24 aimed at overturning the Trump administration’s regulations setting new federal student loan caps for graduate programs. The legislation, proposed by Democrats, failed along party lines ahead of the July 1 deadline that would enforce borrowing limits nationwide. The changes, part of the “One Big, Beautiful […]
Four months ago, Alberto Carvalho was settling into his role as Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Having secured a new four-year contract, Carvalho was recognized for his leadership during a post-pandemic shift in the nation’s second-largest school district. The situation changed dramatically when the FBI raided his home and office, leading […]
When Lila Byock noticed her 11-year-old son overly dependent on his school-issued iPad, she questioned the necessity of extensive digital use in education. Her son’s central Los Angeles school offered no solid justification for retaining technology-heavy learning methods years after the COVID-19 pandemic. This concern drove Byock to communicate with other parents and create Schools […]
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, alleging the university failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students during a 2024 protest. The suit claims that agitators attacked students with violence, including beatings and pepper spray. Human rights attorney Brooke Goldstein discusses how antisemitism is being politicized in this context. Separately, a principal […]