Trump’s Accreditation Overhaul Finalized
The Trump administration finalized regulations overhauling college accreditation standards, requiring accreditors to address intellectual diversity and civil rights law enforcement, effective in July.
Campaigners led by Chris Packham urge prime minister to rethink Send overhaul
Campaigners led by broadcaster Chris Packham are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to abandon core elements of the government’s special educational needs overhaul, claiming it removes legal protections for children.
New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says
A survey commissioned by Ofsted found that 88% of school leaders reported the revised inspection regime negatively affected staff mental wellbeing, prompting calls for systemic reform.
4 Lessons on What Makes a College Degree Worthwhile
Recent research shows students value college experiences for personal growth and relationships alongside financial returns, with higher education leaders launching initiatives to demonstrate institutional worth.
Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oriel College at Oxford faces pressure to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, whose plagiarism accusations against Cambridge professor Jason Arday preceded the latter’s death in August.
U Maryland Baltimore Shutters Crime Victim Services Center
The University of Maryland, Baltimore has closed its ROAR Center, which provided crime victims with counseling and legal assistance. The closure will result in seven staff layoffs by the end of the fiscal year.