The federal law aimed at protecting college students from sexual abuse
The lawsuit by a former Cornell University student, alleging she was raped in 2024 by seven male students, has renewed…
The Education Dept. hasn’t been dismantled. It’s become more inefficient, staff say
Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy…
How the NPR College Podcast Challenge changed lives
Tee up those entries: It's time for the next NPR College Podcast Challenge, and hear how the contest changed the…
Head Start got her out of homelessness. Trump proposal threatens that help for others
A Trump administration proposal would change access to Head Start for children experiencing homelessness and the kind of care they…
Special education head at Education Department abruptly resigns
The leader of the Education Department's special education office told employees she is resigning less than four months in the…
The first day of school: Bells, bikes, buses and big feelings
Fifth graders calm school kindergartners in Los Angeles. Kids take the "bike bus" in Oklahoma. High school students take in…
Wesleyan president calls Trump’s tax-exempt proposal ‘extraordinary overreach’
The Trump administration wants to end tax-exempt status for universities with certain race-based programs. Wesleyan President Michael Roth says the…
Federal civil rights data about students is finally out. It’s different under Trump
The Education Department gathers a massive tranche of civil rights data about public school students. It's now available but harder…
As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk
Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts…
A makeover for college: No gym, no meal plan and two years of work
A new model in Vermont emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills like gyms and meal plans that increase costs.…