Researchers and scientists were left in the dark when key research meetings were suddenly canceled. This happened after the Trump administration ordered a communication pause. The halt affected meetings that decide which studies get funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Most importantly
Suddenly a storm of disruption hit the healthcare world. At its center? A new directive from the White House that some hospitals are struggling to navigate. Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and the nation’s capital have hit the pause button on gender-affirming care for young people under 1
In a big decision, the Supreme Court will now decide if a Catholic online school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual, can start teaching students in Oklahoma. The state has never done this Before! . The Supreme Court agreed to look at two cases. The discussions will be about whether a charte
Fed up with federal funding chaos? Picture this: A judge says that he might stop federal agencies from halting payments, even though a memo that ordered the freeze has been called off. Confusion continues to reign because of the administration's actions, and federal funds are still stuck in limbo.
Schools in the U. S. might be in for a huge shakeup. Federal power over schools is about to be tested. The president has signed orders. They want to change the basics of teaching American History and science. They are into "American History" as in Jack's Great adventure. The White guy's point of vie
In New York, the top education officer, Betty Rosa, recently got a surprising pay boost, $155, 000. This move makes her total annual salary is around $489, 000. Betty Rosa is now the chairperson of the Board of Regents and the State Education Department commissioner. She defended this raise by
Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any
President Trump's recent threats to slash funding and tighten regulations for universities have set off a wave of preparation among top higher education institutions. Even before Trump's return to office, these schools have been strategizing their responses. Instead of marching into a public confro
A group of 24 Democratic attorneys general have decided to take legal action against the White House. Why? They want to stop a sudden pause on trillions of dollars in federal aid, including grants and loans, which was announced late Monday. This freeze could impact a wide range of programs, from uni
The White House put a halt on federal grants and loans on Monday, but don't worry, student loans are safe! The Department of Education clarified that the freeze won't affect college financial aid or student loans. The pause is a chance for the White House to review funding that doesn't match Preside
