Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis

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Here’s the latest on the Education Department’s interagency agreements

The agency now has 14 partnerships it says reduce federal bureaucracy. But critics argue they add confusion as federal oversight is splintered.

By SS Jun 19, 2026

Kansas board adopts definitions for ban of DEI-CRT in required courses

The state higher ed board’s policy protects broadly teaching about racism and civil rights history under a new state law restricting college instruction.

By SS Jun 19, 2026

Education Department to move core civil rights duties to DOJ

Under the Trump administration, the department has now struck 14 agreements offloading its responsibilities to other federal agencies.

By SS Jun 18, 2026

What does the class of 2026 want from their post-grad jobs?

Here’s what recent grads are looking for amid the job search, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.