HBCUs depend on federal funding. Their leaders are walking a tightrope on Trump’s DEI attacks
HBCUs have not yet faced cuts to federal grants like some Ivy League schools.
Education
Trump istration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold during appeals.
Judge puts temporary hold on Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s foreign students
Harvard says Trump was attempting an end-run around a previous court order.
Top US universities raced to become global campuses. Under Trump, it’s becoming a liability
Trump barred nearly all foreigners from entering the country to attend Harvard.
Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts
Trump's promise never came to .
Education Department says it will not garnish Social Security of student loan borrowers in default
The government last month restarted collections for people in default on federal student loans.
Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech
Yurong “Luanna” Jiang kept running into classmates who praised her commencement address.
FACT FOCUS: Trump’s claims about remedial math at Harvard don’t add up
The president falsely claims Harvard offers “remedial mathematics” on topics such as simple addition.
Trump’s education secretary threatens to pull funding from NY over its Native American mascot ban
McMahon described Massapequa’s chiefs mascot as an “incredible” representation of Native American leadership.
The US academic partnership with China, under strain for years, faces its biggest threat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will 'aggressively' revoke visas for Chinese students.
Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollution’s effects
An analysis found 694 oil and gas wells within a mile of a school in...
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump istration ban on foreign students at Harvard
Harvard sued the Department of Homeland Security on Friday.
Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas
One called it it as a “new version of the Chinese Exclusion Act."
Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong
Harvard University is holding its commencement while battling Trump.
South Bay Union trustees OK plan to close at least one school
The plan includes closing Central Elementary at the start of the 2026-27 school year
Cal State San Marcos plans major expansion into South County
The university's faculty will teach bachelor's programs in five disciplines at Southwestern College in Chula...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
His announcement adds to the uncertainty for America’s international students.
San Diego 8th grader ends national spelling bee tied for 74th place
Duaa Ouznali, from Bright Horizon Academy in Allied Gardens, competed in the quarterfinals of the...
As teacher burnout deepens, states scramble to fill school job vacancies
Superintendents are staring down an autumn staffing crisis.
San Diego student moves on to quarterfinals in national spelling bee
“It was kind of stressful, but it’s done,” said 13-year-old Bright Horizon Academy student Duaa...
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
The State Department plans to issue guidance on expanded social media vetting.
Trump istration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
The Trump istration is asking federal agencies to cancel remaining contracts with Harvard University.
These schools don’t just teach kids. They help families build ‘a community where we all work together.’
Community schools like Fay Elementary in City Heights are helping parents and guardians grow as...
‘Money in the pockets of s’: Charter network steers millions in taxpayer money to opaque firm tied to execs
Elite charter schools' close relationship with a third-party provider raises questions about transparency and potential...
Some states reexamine school discipline as Trump order paves go-ahead
New legislation already is trending toward giving teachers more authority to address student misbehavior.
Belgian princess left in doubt about her Harvard future following Trump’s foreign student ban
Princess Elisabeth is first in line to Belgium's throne.
China criticizes US ban on Harvard’s international students
Harvard's two largest parts of its international student community are Chinese and Indian students.
Trump istration says Columbia violated civil rights of Jewish students
It marked the latest blow for an Ivy League school already shaken by federal cutbacks...
Federal judge blocks Trump istration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard
Harvard sued the Trump istration earlier Friday.
San Diego Unified doesn’t give voters enough information on bond measures, report finds
The county grand jury wants the district to give taxpayers more details on the projects...
Trump istration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The istration says thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the...
Judge blocks Trump’s order to dismantle the Education Department and fire employees
The said Trump’s plan was an illegal closure of the Education Department.
Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma
The one-sentence notice from the court provides an unsatisfying end to one of the term’s...
Grossmont principal will be new Lakeside superintendent
Scott Goergens praises Lakeside's community and sees himself as a 'messenger' who can share strategies...
Majority of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow
Bills have sprinted through legislatures, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil’s absence at graduation
Khalil was due to receive his diploma this week.
Most AAPI adults oppose college funding cuts and student deportations, a new poll finds
The survey shows that AAPI adults continue to see a college degree as critical.
After crossing the border for better schools, some parents are pulling their kids and leaving the US
Families are telling their children’s schools that they’re leaving.
At UCSD, the Costco Club pays homage to the big-box store with warehouse runs and the spectacle of eating a $4.99 rotisserie chicken
The Costco Club at UC San Diego, which was started just three years ago, is...
After 16 years at San Diego Unified, Richard Barrera runs for state schools chief
He's the only local candidate so far in the crowded race, and he stresses the...
Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand
If you’re a student loan borrower, here are some answers to your questions.
A chat, a snack and a chance to cool down: How one school district kept far fewer kids from getting in trouble
Student suspensions in Oceanside Unified have plummeted with the help of wellness centers, conflict-resolution coaches...
NYU denies diploma to student who criticized Israel in commencement speech
NYU, which is attended by Trump’s son, Barron, has largely avoided the president’s ire.
Americans are divided over DEI programs on college campuses, poll finds
While “DEI” has become unpopular, components of DEI programs have less opposition.
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans
Student loan debt among older people has grown at a staggering rate.
Years before Grossmont hired him as a top , he was disciplined for racial slurs, sexism
The board approved a settlement clearing Jerry Hobbs of 2018 accusations, created a top istrative...
SDSU and Cal State San Marcos will award more than 16,000 degrees this week
Both schools have been experiencing rising enrollment and rising status in science and engineering.
Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakes
Compared with last spring, the demonstrations have been smaller and more scattered.
Harvard loses another $450 million in grants in escalating battle with Trump istration
A federal antisemitism task force said in a letter to Harvard it will lose grants...
House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
The Trump istration is downsizing the Education Department and cutting resources to public schools.
Harvard says it won’t abandon ‘core’ principles to meet Department of Education demands
The Department of Education has threatened a grant freeze in Trump’s battle with the school.
Trump’s reshaping of higher education tests America’s appeal for international students
A large decline in international students could cripple school budgets that rely on tuition from...
As reading scores fall, states turn to phonics — but not without a fight
A bipartisan wave of state-level changes to the ‘science of reading’ is gaining momentum.
Former Teacher of the Year sentenced to 30 years in prison for student sexual abuse
Jacqueline Ma, 36, itted that she had groomed and sexually abused two sixth-grade students
‘World’s Fittest Man’ will give UC San Diego’s commencement speech
Mark Allen, whose six victories as Ironman World Champion earned him the nickname “World’s Fittest...
Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s treatment of colleges, a new poll finds
A new poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling...
Non-tenured faculty begin 2-day labor strike at University of San Diego
The roughly 200 teachers from the College of Arts and Sciences started daylong picketing at...
GOP lawmakers berate Haverford College president for not discussing discipline for antisemitism
Wendy Raymond was ed by two other college presidents on Capitol Hill.
Federal judge orders Trump istration to unblock pandemic relief money for schools
The federal government provided $189 billion in aid for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Columbia University lays off nearly 180 after Trump pulled $400M over his antisemitism concerns
Officials said the university will be scaling back research.
A tax on college endowments began in Trump’s first istration. It could soon rise
As Trump spars with colleges, calls to raise the tax have gained momentum.
Trump istration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands
The action amounts to a major escalation of Trump’s battle with the Ivy League school.
South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem
Students have planned a rally on graduation day opposing the former South Dakota governor.
Lawmakers are trying once more to sweeping changes to charter school oversight. Here’s what they want.
AB 84 is meant to address myriad issues exposed by cases of fraud, but charter...
UC San Diego medical students change lives — and get crucial experience — in tattoo removal program
Officials say the free program can change patient's lives while molding future doctors
2 San Diego County school districts face $7M in federal cuts to student mental health services
La Mesa-Spring Valley and Lemon Grove both say the loss is a hit to their...
Trump re-ups his threat to strip Harvard University’s tax-exempt status
Trump has questioned that status since Harvard refused to comply with the istration’s demands.
University of San Diego gets $10 million gift to students with military ties
The donation came from prominent La Jolla philanthropists Daniel and Phyllis Epstein.
Who should name schools, and how? San Diego Unified OKs overhaul after messy renaming
Clairemont High School's 'Chieftains' mascot will be the first changed under the updates approved late...
Trump istration cuts $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict of priorities
A gun violence bill signed by Biden sent $1 billion to help schools.
Roberts might hold key Supreme Court vote over 1st publicly funded religious charter school
Roberts was the only justice whose vote seemed in doubt.
Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias
President Alan Garber said Harvard made “necessary changes and essential progress” but promised further action.
Can public money flow to Catholic charter school? The Supreme Court will decide
The Catholic Church in Oklahoma wants taxpayers to pay for an online charter school that...
Trump istration launches race-based discrimination investigations against Harvard Law Review
The investigations come as the university fights a federal freeze on $2.2 billion in grants.
At school, these kids garden, compost and learn to save energy. The state just took notice.
Bella Mente Montessori Academy in Vista was one of just five K-12 institutions statewide given...
San Diego Unified could overhaul how it renames schools and mascots. To some, the effort is overdue.
First up under the new process: a high school mascot that's banned under a new...
19 states sue Trump istration over push to end diversity programs in public schools
The new lawsuit comes a day after judges in 3 states ruled against Trump in...
ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US
Judges around the country had already issued temporary orders restoring the students’ records.
Texas lawmakers approve $1B private school voucher plan
The bill allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition.
Judges block Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by National Education Association and the ACLU.
International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court
More than a thousand international students have had their visas revoked or their status ended.
Federal education cuts and Trump DEI demands leave states, teachers in limbo
The clash over federal funding comes as the Department of Education's future is murky.
Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers
Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.
Former Mount Miguel High student pleads guilty in restroom sex assault
The student, who was 18, pleaded guilty to three felony sex-crime counts against a 15-year-old...
Harvard sues Trump istration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university would not bend to the government’s demands.
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.
Gutting Head Start would end services to thousands of San Diego families, cut hundreds of jobs
Head Start serves some of the most vulnerable children who live below federal poverty line,...
After years of financial struggles, Mountain Empire deemed high-risk for insolvency
But a top state fiscal analyst said the financially-strapped rural district is taking the right...
Lawsuit challenges revocation of visas for international students
The suit seeks to represent more than 100 students in New England and Puerto Rico.
White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts
The proposal is tucked in a 64-page internal draft budget document.
University protests blast Trump’s attacks on funding, speech and international students
The protests were organized by the Coalition for Action in Higher Education.
Can the IRS revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status?
For over a century, the majority of colleges and universities have not paid most taxes.
How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities
Interdependence was a paragon for American discovery and innovation.
Trump istration takes aim at Harvard’s international students and tax-exempt status
Trump's istration is threatening to revoke Harvard's ability to host international students and withdrawing the...
Tennessee’s GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documents
Conservative leaders are pushing states to upend the U.S. constitutional right to free public education.
Dozens more UC San Diego student visas canceled
Faculty warn the situation could lead to a big decline in enrollment of scholars...
Former Encinitas campus supervisor pleads guilty to sex crimes with student, 12
Omar Hernandez Galeana, who worked at Diegueno Middle School, is slated to be sentenced to...
Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer
The impact will be felt most immediately by researchers at the Ivy League school.
Trump istration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports
The lawsuit escalates a dispute over whether the state is abiding by a federal law...
Military families get new child care help with expanded county program
The program is funded and operated by the Department of Defense, but providers are vetted...