EDUCATION
College Students Could Lose Funding Aid Amid $2.7 Billion Shortfall
Current estimates show that the federal Pell Grant program will have a $2.7 billion funding shortfall later this year.
Teachers Plead for Help From Parents as Kids Fall Behind in Reading
After the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers noted a stark drop in both reading and math scores among students of all ages.
How Department of Education Dismantling Impacts Scholarships, Pell Grants
More than 5 million college students receive Pell Grants yearly, with these grants helping them save up to nearly $6,000 annually on college costs.
How Student Loans Will Be Impacted if Department of Education Closes Down
Experts spoke to Newsweek about what students can expect if the Trump administration abolishes the Department of Education.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha College Students Panic Over Trump's Federal Aid Pause
The federal freeze on the funding sparked outrage among Gen Z and Gen Alpha who rely on key resources like the FAFSA to qualify for financial aid.
Chart Reveals Trump Could Undo All of Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness
More than 5 million Americans have benefited under Biden's presidency due to his student loan forgiveness policies.
NJ School District Threat 'Neutralized,' Staffer Arrested
The Montclair School District had announced the closure of all schools on Monday due to a security concern.
Is a College Degree Still Essential for Success?
Experts debate the relevance of a college degree after student debt soars to over $1.7 trillion.
Olivet University Accreditation, Visas Under Review After California Ruling
Founded by South Korean cleric David Jang, the university remains the subject of a labor trafficking and visa fraud probe by Homeland Security Investigations
UnitedHealthcare Sued by Dozens of Schools Over Price of Insulin
Lawsuits filed in New Jersey are part of hundreds of complaints against UnitedHealthcare, PBMs, and pharmaceutical giants over the price of insulin.
Texas' Teachers Are More Diverse Than California's: Report
A report found that 43 percent of Texas' teacher workforce was composed of people from historically disadvantaged groups in 2022.
Map Shows States With Most Diverse Teachers
A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality showed the states with the most and least diverse teacher workforces.
'Fat Studies' Course Introduced at University of Maryland
The course will examine "fatness as an area of human difference subject to privilege and discrimination."
New Education Voucher Program Offers $6,500 for Scholarships
Applications for parents begin in early 2025.
Columbia Law Professor Pops Champagne to Celebrate Supreme Court Rulings
Professor Philip Hamburger said the administrative state had reached a tipping point as he toasted recent rulings.
Who Is Jonathan Spanos? Racist Video Sparks University Resignation
He held a position on the Pennsylvania State York Advisory Board and owns the restaurant The Paddock on Market.
One of the Most Popular College Majors Has One of Highest Rates of Depression
Business was found to have the fifth highest increasing rates of depression from 2019 to 2024.
These Are the Most Depressed College Students by Major
A study found that medical students saw the highest rates of increasing depression from 2019 to 2024, at a whopping 35.3 percent.
Map Reveals the Worst Cities in United States for College Grads
Cities were ranked according to rent cost, entry-level job opportunities, average salaries, monthly expenditure, and ratings of local bars and restaurants.
Trans Woman Sues University, Alleging Discrimination Over Firing
Liberty University has requested dismissal of the case, citing religious protections as an evangelical institution.
A Popular College Major Is the Most Likely to Leave Students Underemployed
Criminal justice remains a popular college degree choice among undergraduates.
Hundreds of U.S. Schools Impacted by Listeria Contamination Food Recall
Schools in at least 16 U.S. states and the District of Columbia may have been sent contaminated meat products.