The Trump administration has decided to halt $1 billion in federal grants. These funds were meant for hiring mental health professionals in schools across the country. This move comes as a surprise to many, especially since the grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This act
Academic research is a vast field with many opportunities for innovation. Looking at it through the lens of neurodiversity can reveal some of these opportunities. Autistic individuals bring unique strengths to research, such as exceptional pattern recognition and a strong sense of order. These trait
The Republican Party has a new plan for federal student loans. They want to make big changes to how students borrow and repay money for college. This plan aims to simplify the repayment process and cut federal spending by over $330 billion. The goal is to help pay for extended tax cuts. The plan in
The nation's highest court is set to tackle a hot topic in education: the nature of charter schools. What makes a school public or private? This is the question that will be up for debate. At the heart of this debate is a proposed school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. If given th
Harvard University recently shared two significant reports. These reports focused on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias. They highlighted issues that arose among students after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. The university's president, Alan Garber, apologized for the institution's shortc
The 8th of May 2023 marks 80 years since the conclusion of World War II in Europe. However, the war's end did not wait for the official ceasefire. Allied forces had already started freeing Nazi concentration camps scattered across German-controlled territories. One of these camps was Dachau. On
The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has broadened its authority to end the legal status of foreign students. This change is outlined in a recent internal memo. The memo, which was filed in court, lists new reasons for terminating the legal status of international students. One key ad
A tough academic year is behind us, and it's clear that the October 2023 events in Israel had a ripple effect on campuses across the country. Tensions that had been brewing for a while finally boiled over, leading to protests and even violent clashes. Students reported feeling targeted and isolated
Students today are glued to their phones. Social media has become a big part of their lives. It influences many things, including their desire to revisit places they've traveled to for sports events. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on university students in Hubei Province. The study lo
Non-profit news websites face a unique challenge in the digital world. They strive to make a real difference, but often struggle to get noticed online. Seven non-profit online magazines in Germany shared their experiences. They highlighted the importance of being visible on the web. This isn't about
