SS Higher Education Trends
Education Department sued over cuts to teacher training grants
Three teacher preparation groups allege that the agency’s recent termination of three federal grant programs approved by Congress is unlawful.
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Mar 5, 2025
Education Department Q&A clarifies DEI restrictions
The agency's new document appeared to ease some of the strictest aspects of its February letter taking aim at colleges' diversity initiatives.
By SS
Mar 4, 2025
McMahon confirmed as education secretary
Linda McMahon says she will end federal bureaucracy at the U.S. Department of Education but did not commit to closing the agency.
By SS
Mar 4, 2025
Arizona bill to cut off state funding over college DEI courses gains traction
If signed into law, faculty at the state's public colleges would not be able to teach about subjects like antiracism and unconscious bias.
By SS
Mar 2, 2025