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Students in Myanmar Contend With a Coup, Civil War, and Trump’s Visa Ban
Demand for student visas surged after Myanmar’s coup. Now, Trump has shut a door students spent years trying to open.
Texas Universities Use AI to Rewrite How Courses Mention Race and Gender
Experts say the use of AI could continue to shift control over education away from faculty and toward administrators.
Trump Admin Moves to Officially Scrap Biden-Era Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The initiative sought to provide lower monthly loan payments and forgive remaining debt after a certain period of time.
Educators Worry Palestine Censorship Could Reshape Public Education Entirely
New efforts to shut down honest discussion of Palestine could restrict everything from literature to science classes.
For Some in Gaza, International Scholarships Are Lifelines. For Others, Exile.
Many students are torn between leaving to continue their education or staying in Gaza to rebuild what Israel destroyed.
As Immigrant Youth Come Under Attack, These Schools Are Trying to Protect Them
A network of 31 public schools is striving to provide “radical welcome, protection and empowerment” to migrant youth.
Will Every Texas High School, College Campus Have a Turning Point USA Chapter?
After the Texas education chief met with the group, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million toward the effort.
Trump Administration’s Plan to Dismantle Department of Education Meets Backlash
Agreements with other departments will transfer many of the Education Department’s responsibilities to those agencies.
For Gaza’s Students, Exams Are Far More Than a Test. They Are Hope for a Future.
My brother — along with 27,000 others — managed to take his high school exams despite years of shelling and starvation.
Lawsuit Charges That CA Law Illegally Muzzles Students and Teachers on Palestine
The new law conflates criticism of Zionism with antisemitism and punishes educators for teaching truthful information.