EDUCATION
Florida Teacher's Job Status on Hold for Using Student's 'Preferred Name'
More than 10,000 people have signed a petition in defense of Florida teacher Melissa Calhoun.
Oklahoma Educators Target 'Atheists' in New Lawsuit Over Religious Freedom
"Oklahoma will never be bullied by radical, out-of-state atheists who use intimidation and harassment against kids," Ryan Walters said.
Sesame Street's Future Is in Jeopardy
The long-running children's TV show may be about to lose its government funding.
How Cutting Education Department Could Harm Jewish Students
The most recent data shows that the Office of Civil Rights received 22,687 complaints in a single year.
Columbia University Caves to Trump; Pro-Palestinian Students Fume
Interim Columbia University President Katrina Armstrong announced the actions on Friday.
What Happens to K-12 if the Department of Education Shuts Down?
Experts and education leaders told Newsweek that President Trump's plans to abolish the Department of Education could profoundly affect K12 students.
How FAFSA Functions Under the Department of Education as Trump to Cut Agency
Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education raises concerns about FAFSA, student loans, and financial aid.
School Removes 'Everyone Is Welcome' Poster: What We Know
An Idaho school has asked a teacher to remove a poster that says 'Everyone is Welcome Here" because they deem it "political."
Student Loan Borrowers See Payments Soar After Trump's Changes
Some borrowers will see their monthly payments rise anywhere from $500 to $5,000 amid Education Department dismantling.
Texas Wants To Ban 'Furry Subculture' From Schools
A Texas Republican wants to ban students from "any non-human" behaviors in a bid to crack down on furry subculture.
Full List of Colleges That Offer Free Tuition Based on Income
Millions of college students take out loans to cover their education, but some schools offer free tuition.
Map Shows US States With Private School Choice
President Trump has issued an executive order directing the Education Department to prioritize school choice programs for grants.
Condoms Could Be Sold in Maryland Schools Under New Bill
The bill would make it legal to sell contraceptives and contraceptive devices through vending machines in public schools.
Was JD Vance's Book Pulled From Pentagon Schools? What We Know
Vance's memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" has reportedly been listed among many books being reviewed over "ideology" concerns at on-base military schools.
List of Texas School Closures as Extreme Cold Hits
Numerous schools in Texas were shut or delayed on Wednesday amid freezing temperatures.
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 Scholarships, Pell Grants Are Impacted by Department of Education Dismantling
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.