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'What did I say in class today?': Teachers feel watched under Trump's anti-DEI push

An Idaho teacher was told by her principal to take down an "Everyone is Welcome Here" poster in her classroom. It's a symptom of President Trump's crackdown on discussions of inclusivity in schools.
- Arezou Rezvani
Washington schools chief says no to Trump, yes to DEI

Washington’s top education leader says he won’t sign the U.S. Department of Education’s recent letter ordering K-12 schools to certify they’re in compliance with federal civil rights laws and are halting any “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
- Sami West
Americans without a degree still believe in the value of college, a new poll says

The majority of Americans without degrees still believe in the value of higher education, according to the poll. But not all college degrees are created equal.
- Janet W. Lee
How should families navigate student loans and tuition these days?

Parents planning to send their kids to college may have many new questions. With market upheaval and big cuts at the Department of Education, how should families navigate student loans and tuition savings?
- A Martínez
Trump officials halt $1 billion in funding for Cornell, $790 million for Northwestern

More than $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and around $790 million for Northwestern University have been frozen over alleged civil rights violations at both schools, the White House says.
- The Associated Press
USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college -- until now

A USAID grant enabled them to either study online or enroll in college in another country. Now the grant has been terminated.
- Ruchi Kumar
¡Bienvenidos! Some colleges are targeting a long-neglected group: Hispanic students

Colleges are recognizing the importance of this growing pool of potential students.
- Jon Marcus
Washington schools grapple with conflicting policy on trans sports

Transgender student athletes, and the schools they play for in Washington, are facing some new uncertainty, as they face conflicting guidance from state and federal officials.
- Sami West
How Princeton University is navigating the loss of federal funding
- Asma Khalid
College presidents say threats to cut federal funding making leadership difficult

University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents say that makes their jobs more challenging.
- Elissa Nadworny

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