What happened to learning as a national priority? For decades, both Republicans and Democrats strove to be seen as champions of student achievement. Politicians believed pushing for stronger reading and math skills wasn’t just a responsibility, it was potentially a winning electoral strategy. At the moment, though, it seems as though neither party, nor even…
There are proposals from Republicans in Congress to increase the tax on large endowments, potentially to 14 percent, much higher than the 1.4 percent put in place eight years ago. Assuming a 10 percent return, that would leave Harvard with a tax bill of about $742,000,000, roughly equal to what it spent on financial aid…
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is more than a government form — it’s a gateway. For millions of American students, it opens doors to college affordability and financial mobility. But with sweeping cuts to the Department of Education and efforts to dismantle the agency entirely, this lifeline is under…
Uncertainty over FAFSA and student loans threatens to derail US college plans. (Getty Images) As the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape American education, rising high school seniors are facing growing uncertainty about the future of financial aid. With fears surrounding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and student loans, many students…
President Trump announced Friday that the Education Department would no longer manage the nation’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio or oversee special education services in a major shake-up of an agency he has sought to eliminate. Student loans will move under the Small Business Administration, while special education services, along with nutrition programs, will move…
Trump’s push to dismantle the Department of Education raises concerns over student funding and services President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the US Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise. The order, which targets reducing the federal government’s role in education, has raised concerns about its potential consequences for…
Flanked by students and educators, US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order intended to essentially dismantle the federal Department of Education, making good on a longstanding campaign promise to conservatives. The order would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards, a prospect that alarms liberal education…
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday in an attempt to shut down the Education Department. “We are sending education back to the states, where it so rightly belongs,” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a statement after Mr. Trump signed the order. But they are not about to let debtors off the…
President Trump plans to sign an executive order on Thursday instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the agency, according to two White House officials. The department cannot be closed without the approval of Congress, which created it. But the Trump administration has already taken steps to narrow the agency’s authority and significantly cut…
Student loans, FAFSA, and special education at risk as Education Department cuts staff by 50%. (Getty Images) In a dramatic move, the US Department of Education has announced the reduction of its staff by 50%, affecting millions of students, parents, teachers, and educational administrators. This decision, which comes as part of an ongoing downsizing effort…