Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Poll: Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges
The president has attempted to force change at some of the nation’s top universities that he believes are linked to liberalism and antisemitism.
The president has attempted to force change at some of the nation’s top universities that he believes are linked to liberalism and antisemitism.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
NY, NJ, CT: This state ranks No. 1 in U.S. education, report says
New Jersey was named No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report's “Best Education" ranking for pre-K through 12th grade.
New Jersey was named No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report's “Best Education" ranking for pre-K through 12th grade.
Columbia University lays off 180 staff after Trump cuts $400M in federal funds
Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff members following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal funding over the school’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
Columbia University is laying off nearly 180 staff members following President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel $400 million in federal funding over the school’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
NY state budget includes cellphone ban for students during school day
As part of the newly passed state budget, Governor Kathy Hochul is implementing a statewide ban on student cellphone use during the entire school day, beginning this fall.
As part of the newly passed state budget, Governor Kathy Hochul is implementing a statewide ban on student cellphone use during the entire school day, beginning this fall.
LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies at 72 by physician-assisted suicide
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Trump executive orders focus on education, targeting colleges, job training, AI
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
This Montana city was just named the best college town in America—for the second year in a row
A new report ranks the best college towns in the U.S. for 2025—and the No. 1 spot might surprise you. From affordability to mountain views, here’s what makes this year’s winner stand out.
A new report ranks the best college towns in the U.S. for 2025—and the No. 1 spot might surprise you. From affordability to mountain views, here’s what makes this year’s winner stand out.
Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.