Media 4 days ago Harvard faculty committee suggests capping A's in proposed internal ranking system Harvard committee proposes capping A grades at 20% per class starting 2026-27 to combat grade inflation that has seen over 60% of undergraduate grades become A's.
Media 6 days ago North Dakota launches three-year bachelor's degree pilot program at eight institutions North Dakota colleges launch three-year bachelor's degree programs to help students graduate faster and save money on tuition costs while reducing debt.
Media February 3 Education advocates praise Texas A&M decision to wind down Women’s and Gender Studies certificate Texas A&M winds down women's and gender studies certificate program after reviewing 5,400 syllabi, with education advocates praising the reform move.
Media January 30 Virginia mom, former teacher pulls child from public schools amid left-wing curriculum push Virginia mother of four and former teacher Debra Tisler enrolled son in private school, citing concerns over far-left curriculum changes in Virginia public school system.
Media January 27 Duke Divinity School offers course asking, can 'theology be queered?' Duke Divinity School offers a course exploring "queer theology" and its relationship to Christian tradition and asks questions like whether theology "can be queered."
Media December 31 Texas requires students learn about 'perils of communism' in sweeping new curriculum overhaul Texas will require students to learn about communism's perils under a new social studies curriculum starting in 2030. The state board approved the changes, 8-7.
VIDEO December 29 Reading scores plunge as schools stop assigning full books Children’s advocate Karen Vaites reacts to a new report showing students rarely read full books as reading scores decline nationwide.
VIDEO December 17 This exploits a 'power dynamic' between adults and children: Defending Education president Defending Education president Nicole Neily reveals her findings on LGBTQ teaching policy in the San Diego Unified School District and more on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
Media December 17 Purdue becomes first university to require AI competency for all undergrads as universities race to adapt New Purdue AI requirement teaches students to understand artificial intelligence capabilities, limitations and practical decision-making applications.
Media December 11 McMahon recounts story of reassuring parent of special needs that funding will continue as department shrinks At the American Principles Project Gala, Education Secretary Linda McMahon outlined her vision to return education control to states and local communities.