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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
Ed Secretary Nominee Signals Major Shake-Up for DEI, Civil Rights
Linda McMahon acknowledged President Trump's directive to potentially dissolve the Department of Education, while facing pointed questions about diversity initiatives and civil rights protections in education.
February 14, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Ban DEI Initiatives and Faculty Strikes at Public Universities
The bill has sparked intense debate within the Ohio academic community, drawing both fervent support and strong opposition.
February 13, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Teachers Rally Against Musk's Education Control
Teachers, students and union leaders are planning to rally Wednesday against recent actions by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that they say threaten both educational research and student privacy.
February 11, 2025
Leadership & Policy
California Sets Ambitious 70% College Attainment Goal Amid Persistent Equity Gaps
Currently, just 56% of California adults aged 25-64 hold a postsecondary degree or credential.
February 10, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Leading Academic Group Joins Legal Challenge Against Executive Orders on DEI Programs
A coalition of education and civil rights organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging recent Executive Orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education.
February 4, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Places Dozens on Leave in DEI Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Education has placed dozens of employees on paid administrative leave following executive order targeting DEI.
February 3, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Colleges Prepare to Protect Dreamers, Undocumented Students Amid Trump’s Threats
College leaders criticize policies that affect the safety and ability of Dreamers to pursue higher education.
January 29, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Federal Grant Freeze Draws Fire from Universities, Teachers Union
The White House's sudden pause on federal grants and loans is drawing sharp criticism from education leaders.
January 28, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Executive Order Targets Federal DEI Initiatives, Drawing Swift Backlash
President Trump issued a sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling all DEI initiatives across federal agencies.
January 21, 2025
Leadership & Policy
College Presidents Unite to Defend Against Rising Threats to Higher Education
The leaders discussed how a second Trump administration could create more challenges for colleges and universities.
January 17, 2025
Latinx
Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President
Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).
January 16, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Biden Administration Cancels $4.5 Billion in Student Debt for Former Ashford University Students
The U.S. Department of Education announced a massive student loan discharge for borrowers who attended Ashford University.
January 15, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Experts Warn Against Potential Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. sponsored the discussion focused on the future of the U.S. Department of Education.
January 15, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Biden Administration Reaches Historic Milestone: Over 5 Million Americans Receive Student Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that more than 5 million Americans have been approved for student loan forgiveness under the Biden-Harris Administration.
January 13, 2025
From the Magazine
San Diego Foundation Commits $4M to Help Underserved Students Reach College
The San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced a $4 million commitment to support local high school students facing homelessness, in foster care, or learning English prepare for college success.
January 7, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer.
January 6, 2025
Community Colleges
Department of Labor Invests $65 Million in Community College Training Programs
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a major investment of $65 million in community colleges across the country, aiming to expand access to high-quality workforce training in critical industries.
January 5, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Former President Jimmy Carter, Champion of Civil Rights and Education, Dead at 100
Carter was a tireless advocate for civil rights and education equality.
January 1, 2025
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