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 […]
In Richland Parish, Louisiana, teachers received unprecedented bonuses, driven by a surge in sales tax revenue from a new Meta data center under construction near Rayville. This year, these bonuses reached nearly $51,000, exceeding the annual salary for many teachers in the area. The increase in sales tax revenue is primarily due to the numerous […]
In recent years, the National Defense Authorization Act has emerged as a key mechanism for Congress to counter China’s military and technological ambitions. This vital legislation also needs to address a growing concern domestically: the transparent disclosure of foreign financial flows into American universities, along with the potential risks associated with these funds. The higher […]
Younger millennials and Gen-Zs criticized for their spending habits, like buying avocado toast, face real challenges in the housing market. Home prices in the U.S. almost doubled from 2015 to 2025. A starter home costing $175,000 in 2015 required an $835 monthly mortgage. By 2025, similar homes cost $350,000 with monthly payments of $2,259. The […]
Starting July 1, significant modifications will affect the borrowing, repayment, and forgiveness of federal student loans in the U.S. These adjustments, part of the new federal regulations linked to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, represent substantial changes in the student loan system. Impact on Borrowers Over 40 million Americans with federal student […]
Many parents worry about teaching their children multiple languages, fearing it might cause confusion or setbacks. However, these concerns are unfounded, says Farwa Husain, a bilingual speech-language pathologist. She explains that children are capable of learning multiple languages without negative effects. Journalist Conz Preti experienced this firsthand. During a family visit to Argentina in 2022, […]
At a graduation ceremony for high schools affiliated with Bard College, Leon Botstein shared an unexpected piece of advice, saying, “To get anything done, you’re going to have to dance with the devil.” Bard College operates four high schools in New York City and one in Newark. During the ceremony, students repeatedly booed the college’s […]