Can charter schools be religious? If so, what does that mean for public education?
The case could transform public education in the Unites States.
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Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know
The Republican proposal would eliminate Grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don't repay their loans.
Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias
The university's president convened two panels to study campus antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias last year. Harvard said it will begin implementing at least some of the reports' recommendations.
WS/FCS hopes to find interim superintendent by June 1
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education met Monday night to discuss hiring an interim superintendent to replace Tricia McManus, who will retire at the end of June.
App State to offer AI concentration in master’s programs
The program will offer a course titled Ethics, Policy and Governance in AI, which will stress the importance of using the technology responsibly.
Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
What happens when the federal government stops funding university research
The federal government has cancelled about 11 billion dollars worth of university research funding, and is threatening to cut more. When the federal government stops funding research, there's no one else to take on those costs.
Why judges blocked the Trump admin's school DEI crackdown
On Thursday, three federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., said Trump's anti-DEI efforts were on shaky legal ground.
How one local business helped High Point become a Certified Autism Destination
In 2023, the city became the first Certified Autism Destination on the East Coast, now with 20 different partners, including museums, a library, restaurants, hotels and a business known as Q’s Corner.
Construction plans for new Ashley Elementary School advance, though cost remains concern
Officials say the bid process should take around a month. If construction begins in August as expected, the project is estimated to take about a year and a half to complete.