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Missouri lawmaker wants to abolish state's K-12 education department
Missouri Sen. Bill Eigel, a Republican from St. Charles County, wants to redistribute the power and duties of the state education department. Read More.
Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation
In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Read More.
Elon Musk plans new university, invests $100M
Elon Musk plans to launch a STEM-focused primary and secondary school and a new university in Austin and has allocated $100 million to the effort. Read More.
Judge Declines To Block Race-Based Admissions At US Naval Academy
A federal judge ruled Thursday against an injunction that would have temporarily halted the Naval Academy’s race-based admissions policies, according to Reuters.
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Fewer young men are going to college, now represent only 42% of students at 4-year schools: poll
The number of young men attending college has decreased over the past decade, especially at four-year universities, according to Pew Research Center. Read More.
Georgia Gov. Kemp announces $1K bonus for teachers, state employees
More than 300,000 Georgia state employees, teachers and school support staff will receive a $1,000 year-end retention bonus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. Read More.
Elite University Scrubs Multiple Web Pages About ‘Identity Recognitions,’ Pronouns
Harvard University scrubbed several web pages from the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) department’s website, according to the web archive.
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Top colleges give easy grades to avoid ‘whining’ from parents: professor
Top colleges hand out A’s in class to avoid “whining” and “incessant emails” from irate parents, according to a professor at Washington University in St. Louis.
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'Education at the highest levels': Elon Musk to build STEM-based school and university in Austin
Tech billionaire and Texas transplant Elon Musk is looking to expand his empire in Austin with plans to build a school and a university, according to tax filings. Read More.
The College Fix’s top 10 most outrageous stories of 2023
There’s never a dull moment reporting on higher education, and 2023 was no exception. Read More.
A Staggering Number Of Borrowers Missed Their First Payment On Student Loans Since Pandemic Freeze Ended
Nearly 40% of student loan borrowers missed their first payment this fall following the unfreezing of student loan debt payments by the Biden administration, according to Politico. Read More.
Gov. Abbott: Texas a leader in higher education, workforce development
Gov. Greg Abbott attended the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's conference to deliver remarks on the state of higher education in Texas now. Read More.
Five DEI officers have resigned from this university within span of a year
A parade of diversity, equity, and inclusion officers have departed Quinnipiac University within the past year. Read More.
University System Accepts $800 Million Deal In Exchange For Slashing Diversity Efforts
The University of Wisconsin System accepted an $800 million deal with the state legislature on Wednesday that requires them to slash their DEI efforts, the AP reported. Read More.
Trans athlete to become first male recipient of women’s Division 1 scholarship
University of Washington ‘should rescind the scholarship if they really care about women,’ Riley Gaines wrote. Read More.
