Education Department To Resume Collecting Student Loans In Default
The US Department of Education will resume the collection of federal student loans in default starting May 5, concluding a five-year pandemic-related suspension.
Harvard Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that the government's actions to control the university and its funding pose a threat to academic independence and the broader American higher education system.
Without Pell Grants, Black Students Lose More Than Tuition
Federal aid programs, including Pell Grants, are vital in ensuring Black students have access to higher education, a critical component for racial healing and the progress of future generations.
Could Florida’s Attack On AP Courses Become A National Trend?
Florida's legislative proposal to slash funding for college-level high school courses by half could exacerbate educational and racial disparities across the nation, education advocates warn.
Black Boys Matter: Why Are They Disappearing From Schools?
Black boys face systemic exclusion from education, with 1 in 5 young Black men aged 20 to 24 neither in school nor employed, and only 6% of public school teachers being Black.
Trump Administration Threatens Funding For Elite Universities’ Diversity Programs
The Trump administration has frozen $2 billion in grants and contracts at Harvard University and other elite US colleges following their refusal to implement key policy changes, such as eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and banning masks at campus protests.
Students, Parents Say Anti-DEI Push Is A Hindrance To Learning At DOD Schools
Recent Pentagon policies under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have left students and parents at Defense Department schools worldwide feeling disadvantaged. The changes have impacted student-athletes, AP classes, student clubs, and more.
Florida Universities Join Statewide Push To Partner With Ice On Immigration Enforcement
Several universities in Florida have signed agreements to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, enabling local law enforcement to act as immigration officers and question individuals suspected of being in the country illegally.
Black Students Ask: What Does ‘Inclusive Excellence’ Really Mean?
Northern Illinois University has revised its statement on confronting racism, prompting concerns among Black students regarding the implications for their well-being.
The Casualties In Trump’s Title I War: Millions Of Kids
The Trump administration has issued a directive mandating states to certify that federal dollars are not being used for "divisive" diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, or risk losing Title I funding. This move represents a significant escalation that threatens to penalize schools serving low-income families, students of color, and other underserved communities.
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The Long War Against Michelle Obama’s Womanhood
Michelle Obama has been the target of far-right attacks that question her womanhood, appearance, and humanity, highlighting the intersection of racism, gender, and political grievance in Trump's MAGAverse.
