6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (645+ words) Legislation is pending in the Illinois House that would provide more higher-education money to smaller state universities at the expense of the University of Illinois. Ironically, one of the legislation's chief sponsors is Urbana Democratic state Rep. Carol Ammons, who…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1064+ words) The "demographic cliff" is upon us. The number of teenagers graduating from American high schools peaked last year. It will begin declining this spring and keep falling steadily through at least 2041. The trend is more of a downward slope than…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (290+ words) Saifuddin remains committed to mentorship, community service, and research development, with the long-term goal of strengthening educator training and national academic policy. He continues to explore ways to expand his impact beyond individual institutions. By contributing to discussions on policy…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (143+ words) With the school year ending as early as May 1 for some Tulsa-area students, applications are now available for a federal program targeting summer food insecurity among children. All four parts of TPS' $609 million bond package were passing late Tuesday with…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (123+ words) Fig City News School Committee Meetings " Week of 4/12/2026 School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. F. A. Day Middle School Council will meet virtually (Google Meet link) on Tuesday, April 14 at 3: 15 PM. The agenda includes: - Review of School Focus Survey…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (233+ words) State superintendent says Washington needs to act on restricting student smartphone use in schools. Apr. 11, 2026 at 8: 02pm As more states enact stricter, more uniform rules aimed at reducing classroom distraction and improving student focus, Washington's lack of a statewide policy puts…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (665+ words) During an annual gathering of conservatives in the suburbs of Harrisburg on Friday, U. S. Education Secretary Linda Mc Mahon urged Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to opt the state into a federal school choice program. "It couldn't be more of a win-win…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (340+ words) Apr. 11, 2026 at 5: 36pm Australia's once-vibrant higher education landscape is now facing a crisis, as the country's universities grapple with falling student satisfaction, rising costs, and the corporatization of education. This shift is impacting international student enrollment and threatening Australia's global soft…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (626+ words) Last month, I was shocked to read that the compulsory education provision in the Education Bill states that parents may be imprisoned for up to 12 months or pay a fine of $2000 if they do not send their children to school....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (869+ words) by Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star April 10, 2026 U. S. Education Secretary Linda Mc Mahon joined Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry (R-10) and a group of Republican state lawmakers in Harrisburg to advocate for the commonwealth's participation in a federal school choice program. "For far too…...