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Culture Trends October 31

Civil rights group accuses UC Irvine engineering school of unlawful race-based quotas

Civil rights group filed a complaint against University of California Irvine alleging illegal racial quotas were being used in the engineering school that violate federal law.

Opinion October 31

The government shutdown exposed the biggest lie in education

Government shutdown reveals schools operate fine without Department of Education as students continue learning and teachers keep teaching nationwide.

Campus Radicals October 25

Universities defiant on Trump's academic excellence compact as feedback deadline passes

Seven universities reject Trump's education compact citing academic freedom concerns. Schools worry federal funding tied to policies would undermine autonomy.

Opinion October 23

Why elite colleges fear Trump and McMahon's new academic compact tying funding to free speech

Trump's Compact for Academic Excellence faces backlash from elite institutions as it demands accountability for free speech in exchange for federal dollars.

Dept of Education October 16

NYC schools sue Education Department over nearly $50M in grant cuts due to transgender policies

New York City Public Schools filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over its move to cut $47 million in promised grants due to transgender bathroom policies.

Media October 16

AZ Senate president urges University of Arizona to join Trump’s new higher-ed reform compact

Trump's higher education compact calls for equality in admissions and tuition freezes as Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen encourages university participation.

VIDEO October 2

Top Dem calls out own party's education reform: 'America has lost the plot'

New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins 'Fox & Friends' to react to former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's calls for education reform amid the Nation's Report Card showing declining math and reading rates.

Minnesota September 30

Trump admin finds Minnesota violated Title IX by letting males in girls' sports, citing trans softball pitcher

Federal agencies cited a transgender softball pitcher's dominance in girls' championship as evidence Minnesota violated Title IX protections for female athletes.

Media September 30

Trump targets Virginia schools over allegations of staff-arranged student abortions without parental consent

Federal officials launched an enforcement action against Fairfax County Public Schools over reports that a social worker arranged abortion services for minors.

Politics September 27

House Republican says teen son's school promotes 'non-monosexual identities' in AM announcements, urges action

A Republican lawmaker is calling for federal action after her son's high school aired content promoting "Bisexual Plus Awareness Week."

Media September 24

Trump administration to roll out earliest and most streamlined FAFSA form in history

The Trump administration launched a new FAFSA form with 97% user satisfaction rate, allowing students to complete federal student aid applications in minutes for the 2026-2027 school year.