The University of Southern California (USC) made a bold move by turning down a proposal from the Trump administration. This proposal, called the education compact, was aimed at influencing universities to adopt a more conservative approach to higher education. The offer was not well-received by USC,
The University of Michigan has big plans for its Wyoming field station. They are going to spend $9. 2 million to tear down some old buildings. This includes a mess hall that's been around for 96 years. The university's board of regents said yes to this plan on October 16th. The field station is 120
In a significant shift, Oklahoma's new education leader has decided to drop a rule that required Bibles to be placed in classrooms and included in lesson plans. This change comes after the previous superintendent had pushed for the mandate, which sparked a lot of controversy. The old rule was put i
In November, the Godwin Heights Public Schools district is asking voters to approve a $44. 5 million bond. This bond, if passed, will fund upgrades and improvements across the district's schools over the next 25 years. The good news is that voting yes won't raise taxes. The current tax rate will sta
In today's world, people from different religious backgrounds live and work together. This mix of beliefs affects how chaplains do their jobs. Chaplains are people who provide spiritual support in places like hospitals and schools. They need to understand and respect many faiths, not just one. This
A big problem is unfolding in the world of special education. Many people who work in this field have lost their jobs. This is a huge deal because these folks help kids with disabilities get the education they need. Without them, who's going to make sure these students are taken care of? The Depart
At the University of Alaska Anchorage, students and teachers are figuring out how to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Some students, like Sarah Baisden, a nursing student, are careful. She worries that relying too much on AI might hurt her learning. She uses AI sometimes, like for making study plans or un
Campus, a college startup with big names like Shaquille O'Neal and Sam Altman behind it, has made a significant move. They've brought in Jerome Pesenti, who used to be a big shot in AI at Meta, to be their new Chief Technology Officer. This isn't just a new hire; it's a whole new direction for Campu
MIT has made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the White House. This proposal, called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, " was sent to nine universities. It included demands like limiting international students, freezing tuition, and defining gender in specific ways. MI
MIT made a bold move. They turned down federal money. Why? Because the money came with strings attached. The Trump administration wanted MIT to agree to certain rules. These rules would limit who could use which restrooms. They would also cap the number of international students. Plus, they would fr
