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Burlington police apologize for 'mock shooting' drill that left students 'shaking and crying'

Police in Burlington, Vermont released an apology Thursday after performing a “mock shooting” drill that one student said left her “shaking and...

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Schools fear job cuts as emergency pandemic funding runs out

The education industry is bracing for potential job cuts and reduced raises as a major batch of coronavirus pandemic funding is set to dry up. ...

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University of Pennsylvania issues new protest rules, bans encampments on campus

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) issued new temporary rules around protesting, including banning encampments after having to arrest more than 30...

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From deepfake nudes to incriminating audio, school bullying is going AI

Students are quickly learning the ease with which AI can create nefarious content, opening up a new world of bullying that neither schools nor the law...

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University of California strike over response to pro-Palestinian protests expands to 3 more campuses

The union strikes at the University of California (UC) in response to how the universities handled the recent pro-Palestinian student protests are...

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Top Republicans accuse Biden admin of stalling FAFSA investigation

The top Republicans on the House and Senate education panels are accusing the Department of Education of hindering a government investigation into the...

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Colleges, singed by Israel debate, back away from hot-button issues

As colleges grapple with how to recover from the Israel-Hamas controversies on their campus, some have decided the best way forward is to try to back...

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PTSD on the rise among college students: Study

A new study released Thursday found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is on the rise among college students.   The research found PTSD increased...

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Florida schools are closing, but not everyone blames school choice

Florida's public school enrollment rate is dropping, but experts are divided on how much its universal school choice program is to blame. Multiple...

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FAFSA, job market pose major challenges for colleges despite enrollment gains

Colleges have seen a recent uptick in enrollment, but a variety of factors — from changes in the employment market to this year's Free Application...

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2.2M Americans over 55 still have student loan debt: Report

Millions of Americans older than 55 have yet to clear their student loan debt, according to the Federal Reserve Board's 2022 Survey of Consumer...

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Yale's first female president pledges commitment to diversity

Yale University has selected its first permanent female president after a long-search.   Maurie McInnis became the 24th president of the Ivy League...

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Harvard leaders no longer commenting on issues unrelated to 'core function'

Harvard will no longer be commenting on issues unrelated to the “core function” of its institution, the university announced Tuesday, a decision...

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A growing number of students rely on free school meals. What happens in the summer?

A growing number of states have implemented free lunches for all students in recent years, making the school year easier for families who are food...

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Only 1 in 4 say college degree very important for well-paying job: Poll

Amid a rocky year for higher education, only one in four in a new survey say a four-year college degree is very important for a well-paying job. Forty...

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UNC system's board of governors replaces DEI policy

The Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina System voted to replace its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies among 17 public...

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House Republicans rail against Northwestern, Rutgers for cutting deals with protesters

Republicans on the House Education and Workforce Committee went on the offensive during a Thursday hearing on college antisemitism that largely...

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DEI opponents expand their map with North Carolina

Opponents of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs scored a major victory this month in North Carolina, with the state's flagship public...

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Colorado Republican Party calls on parents to pull kids from public schools

The Colorado Republican Party called on parents Tuesday to pull their children out of public schools in the state, citing “LGBTQ indoctrination.” ...

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MIT hit with civil rights complaint over program for women of color

Equal Protection Project (EPP) filed a civils rights complaint against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a program designated to...

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Police break up University of Michigan protest encampment

A pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Michigan was broken up by police early Tuesday morning, weeks after it was first set up.   The...

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NFL legend Emmitt Smith blasts Florida for ending DEI progams

NFL legend and former University of Florida Gator Emmitt Smith is blasting Florida’s decision to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs...

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From Biden to Butker, the biggest graduation speeches so far this year

The tumultuous academic year is coming to a fittingly high-profile end for the college class of 2024, though thus far, the commencement speech that...

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Did colleges give away the store in deals with student protesters?

Colleges that used police force to end their recent on-campus student protests are facing criticism for their handling of the situation, but so are...

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CAIR accuses Abbott of suppressing speech on campuses

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday over an executive order the...

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House panel accuses Harvard of suppressing antisemitism group's findings

The House Education and the Workforce Committee released a report Friday it says shows Harvard's lack of action against antisemitism, accusing the...

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Colleges, police blame 'outside agitators' for campus protests. Experts say it's not so simple

As the dust settles and the number of pro-Palestinian student encampments dwindle, claims of “outside agitators” among the protesters are being...

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CAIR condemns GOP call to probe finances of student protesters

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling out House Republicans over their request for the Treasury Department to investigate the...

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Columbia faculty group passes no-confidence measure on school's president

Columbia University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Thursday approved a vote of no confidence against President Nemat Shafik over her handling...

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Federal student loan interest rates highest in more than a decade

The Department of Education announced Tuesday that federal student loan interest rates for the 2024-2025 school year hit 6.53 percent, up from 5.5...

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Harvard reaches deal to end pro-Palestinian encampment

The pro-Palestinian encampment at Harvard announced Tuesday it would be ending after reaching an agreement with the nation's oldest university.  ...

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UNC board votes to cut DEI funding

The University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted Monday to cut the school's diversity funding and move the money over...

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Most students at top colleges say antisemitism is a problem: Survey

Most students at the top 25 universities in the U.S. say antisemitism is a problem on their campus, according to a U.S. News & World Report survey....

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Jewish and Muslim college students will be glad to leave this academic year behind

Jewish and Muslim students at U.S. colleges are exhausted as their academic year comes to a close. Antisemitism and Islamophobia have both spiked...

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House Republicans accuse K-12 leaders of weak response to antisemitism in schools

Republican lawmakers on Wednesday went after the leaders of prominent K-12 school systems in the U.S. over what they say is a lack of enforcement when...

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Campus protests collide with graduation season

College commencement season is off to a rough start. After a weekend full of student protests, Columbia University, the face of the pro-Palestinian...

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MIT no longer requiring diversity statements from prospective faculty

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced Monday they will no longer require diversity statements from prospective faculty. The...

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Conservative federal judges say they won't hire Columbia graduates

A group of right-leaning federal judges sent a letter to the president and law dean of Columbia University saying they won’t hire graduates of their...

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GW president says campus encampment 'potentially dangerous'

The president of George Washington University (GW) released a statement Sunday saying the pro-Palestinian encampment on its campus is “potentially...

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Johnson condemns Columbia's main commencement ceremony cancellation

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent out a statement Monday blasting Columbia University for cancelling its main graduation ceremony.  “President...

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Prison education programs ready to expand, but new Pell Grants slow to arrive

MARYSVILLE, OHIO — The incarcerated women looked eager as they gathered outside the building where they would attend a course on Black feminism. ...

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Columbia cancels its main graduation ceremony

Columbia University has canceled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that have roiled the campus. A university...

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Student protests threaten to overshadow commencements

Pro-Palestinian student activists have one last opportunity to make a big impact before campuses are barren for the summer: commencement. Tens of...

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Columbia faculty group calls for no confidence vote in university president

The Columbia University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) demanded a no confidence vote on Thursday against school...

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100+ arrested in NY campus crackdowns not affiliated with schools: Police

More than 100 individuals arrested at protests at two campuses in New York were not affiliated with the schools, according to the mayor and New York...

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Palestinian group says Education Department has opened probe into discrimination at Columbia

The Department of Education is investigating anti-Palestinian discrimination at Columbia University amid the recent protests there, according to...

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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman gives $10K to UNC American flag 'rager'

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe raising money for fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,...

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Columbia University makes all classes, exams remote

Columbia University announced on Thursday all classes and final exams were going remote for the rest of the academic year due to an “evolving”...

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Crackdowns and concessions: Student protests enter new phase

Colleges are taking more definitive action to end the pro-Palestinian student protests that have sprung up nationwide, either through police force or...

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Comer calls hearing to grill DC mayor, police over GWU protests

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Wednesday announced a hearing on May 8 focused on the pro-Palestinian...

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