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ACTING LABOR SECRETARY SONDERLING: A fast-track way to get a job without college debt

May 1, 2026

ACTING LABOR SECRETARY SONDERLING: A fast-track way to get a job without college debt

President Trump's Department of Labor promotes apprenticeships as alternatives to college, with those who complete earning $86,000 average starting salaries.

Senators unveil bill to combat financial aid fraud by 'ghost students'

April 29, 2026

Senators unveil bill to combat financial aid fraud by 'ghost students'

A bipartisan group of senators is introducing legislation to prevent fraudsters scamming the federal student aid system for their own gain.

Mamdani's education plan's 'lack of merit' could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns

April 27, 2026

Mamdani's education plan's 'lack of merit' could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over plans to phase out gifted and talented programs, with critics warning of declining academic standards.

Trump admin tightens vise on student aid fraud in ‘ghost student’ crackdown

April 27, 2026

Trump admin tightens vise on student aid fraud in ‘ghost student’ crackdown

The Trump administration launches a real-time FAFSA fraud detection tool to fight ghost student scams tied to fabricated and stolen identities.

I’m a university president. Trump is right to make colleges deliver for students

April 27, 2026

I’m a university president. Trump is right to make colleges deliver for students

The Department of Education proposes requiring colleges to prove graduates outearn high school graduates or risk losing federal student loan access.

Top California Dem running for office tied to Chinese school accused of US diploma scandal

April 21, 2026

Top California Dem running for office tied to Chinese school accused of US diploma scandal

California Treasurer and candidate for Lt. Gov. Fiona Ma faces scrutiny for visiting a China-based school accused of diploma fraud after its founder donated to her campaigns.

School district’s trans policy blasted for fostering 'deception’ under shadow of SCOTUS ruling

April 17, 2026

School district’s trans policy blasted for fostering 'deception’ under shadow of SCOTUS ruling

Watchdog group asks federal agencies to investigate an Alaska school district accused of hiding students' gender identity information from their parents.

School choice is booming and families are winning as the education cartel crumbles

April 10, 2026

School choice is booming and families are winning as the education cartel crumbles

As the Trump administration winds down the Department of Education, a school choice revolution gains momentum with over 1.3 million students enrolled.

Department of Education investigates Massachusetts school district over transgender bathroom policy

April 7, 2026

Department of Education investigates Massachusetts school district over transgender bathroom policy

The Department of Education launched an investigation into a Massachusetts district for allegedly allowing bathroom access based on gender identity policy.

Trump admin terminates some agreements with districts, college on transgender students

April 7, 2026

Trump admin terminates some agreements with districts, college on transgender students

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has rescinded portions of several resolution agreements that came from prior administrations.