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Higher Ed Dive·higher-ed

Education Department finalizes rule tightening federal student lending

The agency kept a contested definition of “professional” student that excludes fields like graduate nursing and physical therapy from higher loan caps.

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Higher Ed Dive·higher-ed

ABA settles claim alleging diversity scholarship fund harmed White students

The American Bar Association said the agreement preserves its “unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and trusted justice system.”

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EdWeek Leadership

6 Reasons Teachers Don’t Feel Equipped to Teach SEL

Lack of time and limited resources make it hard for teachers to emphasize social-emotional skills.

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FSU News·higher-ed

How FSU helps international student-athletes adjust to life in the U.S.

For international student athletes like Saofé Duval and Gabor Hornung, the transition to college in the United States involves more than practices and matches. It also means adapting to a new language, cultureand…

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First Five Years Fund·policy

Child Care Across America: 2026 CCDBG State Fact Sheets

The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is the federal government’s primary child care assistance program, helping more than a million children from lower-income families afford the care they need. Federally…

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Reason·higher-ed

Canada's New 'Sovereign Wealth Fund' Is Actually a Debt-Fueled Spending Scheme

Amid the reshaping of the global economic order, thanks in part to President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade policies, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is proposing his own restructuring of Canada's economy. On…

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UT Austin News·higher-ed

Bradley Staats Appointed Dean of McCombs School of Business

He will begin his appointment on July 1, succeeding Lillian Mills, who has served as dean since 2020 and will return to the Department of Accounting as a distinguished faculty member. The post Bradley Staats Appointed…

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EdWeek Teaching & Learning·wellbeing

Teachers Blame Parents for Young Learners' Deficits. It's Not That Simple

Teachers and parents are experiencing similar levels of stress caring for and educating kids.

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MIT News·higher-ed

Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math

GPS navigation, cryptography, quantum computing — while some of humankind’s greatest advancements have been invented by pioneers from various cultures, they were founded upon one common grammar: mathematics.…

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Reason·policy

China Blocks Tech Acquisitions To Weaken America. The U.S. Shouldn't Follow Suit.

Earlier this week, the People's Republic of China blocked Meta from acquiring Manus, an AI startup that developed an advanced AI agent capable of completing complex tasks and relocated last summer from China to the more…

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EdWeek Teaching & Learning

Increases in Teacher Pay Offset by Inflation, Union Analysis Shows

The inflation-adjusted increase was less than 1 percent, the National Education Association says.

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Harvard Gazette·higher-ed

‘If you’re boring, it’s good to know that you’re being boring.’

Jonathan Zittrain (left), Carissa Véliz, and Eric Beerbohm. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Science & Tech ‘If you’re boring, it’s good to know that you’re being boring.’ The perils of seeking empathy from a…

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NASBE·policy

States Have Permission to Reimagine Staffing, but Do They Have a Vision for It?

When the US Department of Education clarified in February 2026 that states can use Title II, Part A funds to support strategic staffing, it did not change the law. But it did offer an opportunity to change the…

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NASBE·higher-ed

Half as Likely to Leave: What Team-Based Staffing Means for Teacher Retention

Across the country, state and district leaders are confronting a familiar, frustrating challenge: Teachers are leaving schools faster than systems can replace them. In response, policy conversations often center on…

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NASBE·higher-ed

Bold Bets to Elevate School Leaders

In a nation deeply divided over the purpose and role of schooling, where student disengagement is rising and persistent learning gaps threaten the country’s global competitiveness, [1] one role sits at the center: the…

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NASBE·edtech

How State Policy Can Help Teachers Use AI Well

When sixth-grade teacher Sally Hubbard noticed math participation slipping in her Sacramento classroom, she tried everything she knew: small groups, new programs, varied activities. Nothing fully reversed the trend.…

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NASBE·higher-ed

Achieving Results through School Redesign

While well-crafted staffing redesign can produce strong learning outcomes in districts of all sizes and types, some districts face extra challenges. Title I schools, small towns, and rural schools often struggle the…

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NASBE·higher-ed

A State Leader’s Guide to Strategic School Staffing

Imagine a first-year teacher named Cara who has 28 students. Her district has adopted high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that require deep preparation to use effectively, but her daily planning period is…

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NASBE·higher-ed

The NASBE Interview: Rotunda Floyd-Cooper

Rotunda Floyd-Cooper is vice president of education leadership at The Wallace Foundation. NASBE President and CEO Paolo DeMaria interviewed her in March 2026. Why is The Wallace Foundation so invested in principal…

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UT’s Sports Mom

Education Department finalizes rule tightening federal student lending

ABA settles claim alleging diversity scholarship fund harmed White students

6 Reasons Teachers Don’t Feel Equipped to Teach SEL

How FSU helps international student-athletes adjust to life in the U.S.

Child Care Across America: 2026 CCDBG State Fact Sheets

Canada's New 'Sovereign Wealth Fund' Is Actually a Debt-Fueled Spending Scheme

Bradley Staats Appointed Dean of McCombs School of Business

Teachers Blame Parents for Young Learners' Deficits. It's Not That Simple

Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math

China Blocks Tech Acquisitions To Weaken America. The U.S. Shouldn't Follow Suit.

Increases in Teacher Pay Offset by Inflation, Union Analysis Shows

‘If you’re boring, it’s good to know that you’re being boring.’

States Have Permission to Reimagine Staffing, but Do They Have a Vision for It?

Half as Likely to Leave: What Team-Based Staffing Means for Teacher Retention

Bold Bets to Elevate School Leaders

How State Policy Can Help Teachers Use AI Well

Achieving Results through School Redesign

A State Leader’s Guide to Strategic School Staffing

The NASBE Interview: Rotunda Floyd-Cooper

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