House Republicans have introduced a bill that aims to transfer millions of federal student loan accounts from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department. This legislative move seeks to formalize the previous administration’s efforts to reduce the Education Department’s role in handling student debt. Reason for the Proposal The proposal is part of a […]
Success in today’s educational landscape involves navigating a system deeply rooted in inherited knowledge. This system often presents both opportunities and challenges for students. Daniel, a member of the class of 2026, exemplifies this journey. His passion lies in constructing and creating, whether through robotics projects or working on small engines in his uncle’s garage. […]
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has approved three films for use in public schools. These films comply with the requirements of House Bill 1313, which mandates that students receive education on prenatal development through ‘age-appropriate and research-based’ videos. Among the approved films is one produced by an anti-abortion organization, sparking debate over the […]
Published by the Manhattan Institute, City Journal focuses on urban policy. The debate over gifted education is not new, but recent discussions have taken unusual turns. In New York, writer Katie Arnold-Ratliff questioned the very existence of student giftedness. She suggested that gifted programs are ineffective, referencing a study where only 12.3 percent of gifted […]
The U.S. Department of Education has extended the compliance timeline for barbering, cosmetology, and massage-therapy programs with its latest accountability rule. This decision came last month as part of the finalization of the new regulations for career-training programs. Bailey Pennington from The Hill, a nonpartisan publication focused on government and business intersections, reports this development […]
Published by the Manhattan Institute, City Journal specializes in urban policy issues. Historically, gifted education has faced criticism. These criticisms have intensified in recent years, often appearing quite extreme. For instance, Katie Arnold-Ratliff, a writer from New York, recently questioned the validity of student giftedness. She argued that gifted programs might be ineffective, citing a […]
By the end of 2026, over 12.5 million federal student loan borrowers may face delinquency or default if repayment patterns persist, as reported by the Department of Education. As of March, 2.97 million federal borrowers were delinquent, meaning their payments were 30 to 270 days overdue. An additional 9.57 million were in default, indicating they […]
Federal student loan policies are experiencing transformations with significant consequences for both current and future graduate students. Recently, a federal judge placed a temporary block on some new loan limits imposed by the Department of Education. These changes affect various professional degrees. In a discussion with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post, William Brangham explored […]
Nikole Hannah-Jones, known for creating the debated 1619 Project, recently stated that paying reparations for slavery acknowledges that the entire history of the United States involves wrongdoing. She remarked, “Paying reparations is an admission of the crime. But it’s not an admission of the crime of a handful of bad apples or a few years […]
The Education Department has increased the number of graduate degree programs eligible for higher student loan limits. The list of qualifying programs has grown from 11 to 29. This change follows a temporary block by a federal court on the department’s definition of a ‘professional’ degree. This expansion means more students pursuing advanced degrees can […]