Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight

The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.

These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds

A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.

Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students

The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.

Special-edition New York Public Library card

The card features a detail from the library’s rare copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Jefferson’s hand.

Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.

NYC schools responds to Canvas cyber attack

A hacking group has reportedly claimed responsibility for both the cyber incident and the outage, and is threatening to release student data, though the extent of any breach remains unclear.

Canvas outage impacts thousands of schools, universities: Hacker group reportedly takes credit

The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.

Woman accused of posing as NYC high school student for weeks

Kacy Claassen enrolled at Westchester Square Academy in the Bronx on April 13, claiming to be a 16-year-old student named Shamara Rashad, according to a criminal complaint filed by a New York City police officer.

Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data

As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.

National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.

2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage

A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.

McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.

College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt

As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.

American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal

A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.