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A photo illustration of a worker ripping up a piece of paper in front of the blurry seal of the U.S. Department of Education.
A photo illustration of a worker ripping up a piece of paper in front of the blurry seal of the U.S. Department of Education.

Rescinding Title IX Agreements Risks Further Fracturing Trump–Higher Ed Relationship

April 13, 2026

The administration says it’s bringing clarity to institutions by enforcing civil rights law. But experts worry tossing out the settlements could create more uncertainty for colleges and students.

Truck driver Rahul Narwal prepares for a delivery at Roadies Inc., in Bakersfield, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
Truck driver Rahul Narwal prepares for a delivery at Roadies Inc., in Bakersfield, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

How Colleges Want to Tweak Workforce Pell Regs

April 10, 2026

The Pell Grant expansion received support from colleges and workforce organizations, but advocates say some changes are needed to make sure the program works as intended.

Kimberly Richey, a white woman with blond streaks in her hair, sits at a table in front of an audience during a confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Kimberly Richey, a white woman with blond streaks in her hair, sits at a table in front of an audience during a confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Donald Trump points a finger
Donald Trump points a finger
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after departing Air Force One at Miami International Airport on March 27, 2026, in Miami
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after departing Air Force One at Miami International Airport on March 27, 2026, in Miami

Trump Once Again Pushes Steep Education, Research Cuts

April 6, 2026

Congress broadly rejected the president’s proposed gutting of research funding agencies for this fiscal year. But his new budget proposal still attacks them, and ED. Here are our five takeaways.

Miguel Cardona, a middle-aged Hispanic man with glasses and a gray goatee, stands a podium in front of Education Department and American flags
Miguel Cardona, a middle-aged Hispanic man with glasses and a gray goatee, stands a podium in front of Education Department and American flags