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AHA’s Leaders Vetoed Its Members’ Condemnation of Scholasticide in Gaza — Again
American Historical Association members are undaunted by the veto: “We educate. We organize. We have to keep fighting.”
Here’s How You Can Challenge Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans
The Trump administration announced that it will start forcibly collecting money from student loan debtors.
Hochul, Mamdani Unveil Free, Universal Child Care Expansion in New York
The announcement marks a key step toward Mamdani’s pledge of free care for children under 5 in New York City.
Trump Threatens Child Care Funding Across the US After Bogus Social Media Claim
Reports of a nationwide freeze came after a video with debunked claims circulated social media this week.
Trump’s Attempts to Control Higher Education Follow a Familiar Fascist Playbook
Trumpism has been aided by divestment that hollowed higher ed out from the core, AAUP President Todd Wolfson says.
In 2025, Educators Didn’t Just Endure Repression. They Built Resistance.
The right wants the teaching of history to no longer indict power or inspire resistance. But our side won’t submit.
Racial Harassment of Students Ignored by Trump’s Department of Education
Records filed in court cases show that most complaints filed by families have been dismissed without investigation.
Trump Admin to Begin Garnishing Wages for Defaulted Student Loans in January
Wages could be garnished as early as 30 days after borrowers receive notice.
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.
Brown Student Who Survived Second School Shooting Speaks Out
“I am still healing from my physical injuries,” said Mia Tretta, who was shot in the stomach in high school in 2019.