Jan 03 How conservative outrage and plagiarism charges led to resignation of Harvard’s president By Collin Binkley, Moriah Balingit, Associated Press While the university concluded the errors "were not considered intentional or reckless" and didn't rise to misconduct, the allegations continued, with new ones as recently as Monday. Continue reading
Jan 02 Harvard president resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony By Steve LeBlanc, Collin Binkley, Associated Press She and the presidents of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania came under fire last month for their lawyerly answers to a line of questioning from New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, who asked whether calling for the genocide of Jews… Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 5:58 What to know about Iowa’s ban on school books, LGBTQ+ topics halted by a judge By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young, Andrew Corkery A federal judge in Iowa has temporarily blocked key parts of a state law that would ban books from school libraries if they depicted a “sex act.” The law also bars teachers from discussing gender identity and sexuality before seventh… Continue watching
Dec 29 Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues By Associated Press The judge said the ban on books is "incredibly broad" and has resulted in the removal of history volumes, classics, award-winning novels and "even books designed to help students avoid being victimized by sexual assault."… Continue reading
Dec 21 New York City’s teachers union sues Mayor Adams over steep cuts to public schools By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press The United Federation of Teachers filed the lawsuit Thursday, accusing Adams of violating a state law that prevents the city from cutting school spending when revenues are stable. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 6:42 Why changes are coming to FAFSA and how it will affect financial aid for college By John Yang, Andrew Corkery The road to college financial aid usually begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. After years of delays, a new version of the form will be released at the end of December. While it promises increased… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 6:13 Meet Northwestern University’s 1st class of incarcerated graduates By Brandis Friedman, WTTW The men in Northwestern University’s Prison Education Program have been called many things — mostly inmates. But these residents of a maximum security state prison in Illinois have been adding new titles: student, scholar, author, and now, college graduate. Chicago… Continue watching
Dec 13 Ohio Senate clears ban on gender-affirming care for minors, transgender athletes in girls sports By Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America It would drastically change the way LGBTQ youth live in the state, and has sent parents scrambling over the future of their transgender children. Continue reading
Dec 12 Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The Sarasota County School Board cannot oust Bridget Ziegler outright from the panel but voted 4-1 Tuesday on a resolution requesting that she step down. Continue reading
Dec 12 Harvard President Claudine Gay receives university board’s support amid backlash to House testimony By Collin Binkley, Associated Press While the Israel-Hamas war has deepened rifts at campuses across the country, the three leaders were invited to testify as the public faces of universities embroiled in protest and complaints of antisemitism. Continue reading