education

Trump Abruptly Unfreezes All of the Education Funds He Had Withheld

In a sudden policy reversal, former President Donald Trump has ordered the full release of previously frozen education funds, drawing reactions from across the political spectrum and igniting debate on federal control over state educational priorities.

Texas Principal Emerges as Community Hero Amid Devastating Floods

A Texas principal's courageous efforts during historic floods saved dozens of students and staff, but his work didn't stop there. He now leads recovery efforts that extend beyond the school's walls and into the heart of a battered community.

Head Start Grantees Scramble for Clarity on New Rule Barring Undocumented Children

Local Head Start providers across the U.S. face confusion and concern after the Trump administration abruptly reclassified the program, sparking a policy shift that excludes undocumented children and leaves grantees scrambling for guidance.

Schools Are Vulnerable to Climate Disasters, Principals Mostly Unprepared

As extreme weather - wildfires, floods and heatwaves - shuts schools around the world, principals say they lack crisis leadership training and resources to respond effectively.

China Expands Influence at U.N. Cultural Agency as U.S. Withdraws Under Trump

As the Trump administration exits UNESCO, China accelerates its influence in the U.N. cultural agency, reshaping global narratives around heritage, education, and geopolitics.

Columbia University Expels and Suspends Students Over Hamilton Hall Takeover

Columbia University has taken disciplinary action against students involved in the occupation of Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, expelling several and suspending others as tensions persist on campus.

Political Pressures Mount as Virginia's University Presidents Face Scrutiny

University leaders in Virginia are under growing political fire as debates over free speech, diversity policies, and the Israel-Hamas conflict provoke calls for accountability and resignations from key academic figures.

Trump-Era Student Arrests Face Legal Challenge That May Redefine Protest Rights

A federal lawsuit challenges the legality of arrests made during campus protests against Donald Trump's immigration policies, raising questions about free speech, racial discrimination, and the criminalization of dissent.