Education Articles

Soho Parish C of E primary, the last remaining school in an area that once had 16, faces potential closure due to falling enrollment and pandemic-related disruptions, though community members are fighting to keep it open.

New Trump administration visa rules impose strict time limits on international student visas and restrict transfers, potentially affecting campus diversity and research programs.

Education researchers warn that proposed federal grant rule changes could restrict studies on student achievement gaps and increase political influence in research funding decisions.

Facing declining enrollment and public scrutiny, four-year colleges are competing aggressively with community colleges and each other for students through expanded programs, aggressive recruiting, and political lobbying.

Many gaming websites are deliberately circumventing school web filters, allowing students to access inappropriate content on school-issued devices despite districts’ filtering efforts.

Federal grant cancellations by the Trump administration have disrupted education research and programs nationwide, affecting university researchers, school districts, and nonprofits that relied on multimillion-dollar funding commitments.

UK schools facing overheating this summer are exploring cooling solutions including tree planting, external shading, improved ventilation, and potential air conditioning, with experts recommending diagnostic assessment before major investments.

Southern Oregon University faces potential closure after discovering a $15 million budget shortfall, prompting state-funded emergency measures and plans to cut $20 million from its $100 million annual budget.

Research shows boys start kindergarten with lower academic readiness and social-behavioral skills than girls, with gaps persisting through elementary school. Some states are examining these gender disparities and considering policy changes.

Illinois schools have updated cyberbullying policies to address AI-generated deepfakes following state legislation, establishing frameworks for discipline and education on the misuse of artificial intelligence.

Following earlier reading education reforms, 22 states have implemented new math education laws and policies since 2022 addressing student achievement concerns through teacher training, assessments, and curriculum changes.

Two Senate bills advancing federal involvement in reading instruction passed committee this week, reflecting growing congressional interest in science-based literacy approaches and dyslexia classification reforms.