How Within Our Lifetime Has Made Pro-Palestinian Activism More Extreme

Within Our Lifetime, a group formed by New York students, has galvanized pro-Palestinian activists who are calling for the end of Israel ? and facing accusations of antisemitism.

Hurricane Helene School Closures Could Have Long-Term Impacts

School closures and traumatic experiences could affect children long after schools reopen. Experts worry that similar scenarios are happening with much more frequency because of climate change.

Campuses Are Calmer, but They Are Not Normal, Students and Faculty Say

A year of war in Gaza has left college students and faculty feeling shaken and angry, with the world and with each other.

Oklahoma Schools Need 55,000 Bibles. Trump-Endorsed Book Fits the Bill.

The bid details for new Bibles the state is buying seem to point to a version promoted by former President Donald J. Trump.

Vance and Walz Embrace Cheaper Child Care in a Rare Moment of Agreement in the Campaign

Both vice-presidential candidates say the government should spend more on child care, a rare point of agreement. But there are still major differences in how they talk about families and gender roles.

They Paid Thousands for a Caltech Boot Camp. Caltech Didn?t Teach It.

Hundreds of universities have lent their names to online programs, plugging budgets but alienating students who feel misled.

A Plan to Fund High School Newspapers Seeks to Revive Student Journalism

Just 27 percent of public high schools in New York City have a newspaper. A local nonprofit is offering a solution.

What to Know About Melissa Aviles-Ramos, New York City?s New Schools Chancellor

Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a former English teacher and deputy chancellor, will assume the post after David C. Banks steps down in December.

As School Threats Proliferate, More Than 700 Students Are

The number of threats after a Georgia school shooting this month is much higher than usual, many officials said. In response, some have cracked down with arrests and detention for children as young as 10.

Brandeis President Steps Amid Trouble with Finances and Protests

The university has seen major drops in enrollment, even as the president invited students concerned about protests and antisemitism on other campuses to transfer.

U.S. News & World Report Released Its College Rankings

Every year, U.S. News & World Report publishes rankings that often change very little, though they draw attention and frustration from universities and applicants.

David Banks, New York City?s Schools Chancellor, to Resign

The resignation of Mr. Banks, planned for the end of the year, comes amid a flurry of federal investigations into Mayor Eric Adams and his administration.

Report on Antisemitism at CUNY Calls for Changes Across the System

The report, commissioned by New York?s governor, found that the city?s university system was ill-equipped to handle rising antisemitism. But it also said the problem was not widespread.

Penn Suspends Amy Wax, Law Professor Accused of Making Racist Statements

The case tested the limits of academic freedom and tenure.

University of Maryland to Review Plagiarism Claims Against President Darryll J. Pines

The university?s president, Darryll J. Pines, who studies aerospace engineering, was accused of copying significant portions of a paper in 2002.

Rutgers President Announces Resignation After a Year Rocked by Protests

Jonathan Holloway was Rutgers? first Black president. He helped the university grow but also faced criticism and questioning in Congress over pro-Palestinian encampments on campus.

Social Studies Teachers Rely on Online and Sometimes Ideological Sources

A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative options.

N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor Seeks to Project Stability as Inquiries Swirl

David C. Banks, whose phone was seized during an investigation related to his brother, largely avoided discussing his current circumstances in his annual State of Our Schools speech.

Yale, Princeton, Duke Are Questioned Over Decline in Asian Students

The legal group that won a Supreme Court case that ended race-based college admissions suggested it might sue schools where the percentage of Asian students fell.

Why Some Christians Don?t Want to Bring the Bible Into Public Schools

As the idea of incorporating the Bible into classrooms gains traction, concerns about the mission of public schools ? and differences across the faith ? have led even some conservative Christians to push back.

What to Know About How an Affirmative Action Ban Affected Colleges

Here is what we know about the effects of the Supreme Court?s decision curtailing race-based admissions at selective universities. And why many experts and administrators are baffled.

Harvard?s Black Student Enrollment Declines After Affirmative Action

Defying expectations, a Supreme Court decision curtailing race-based admissions still had a relatively small impact at some highly selective schools like Harvard, even as other schools saw big changes.

Donald Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department of Education. Can He?

Donald Trump has argued he would use the department to further his priorities ? or close it. But the agency has relatively limited power, and any plan to shutter it would face major hurdles.

U.N.C. Reports Declines in Black and Hispanic Enrollment

Along with Harvard University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was one of two schools defending affirmative action in Supreme Court cases last year.

NYC Schools Chief Says Migrants Have Been a ?Godsend?

In an interview, Chancellor David C. Banks said migrants had helped schools that were bleeding students. He also promised a big new role for artificial intelligence.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Another Pillar of Biden?s Student Debt Plan

The plan would affect millions of borrowers struggling with runaway interest and others who were still paying off loans after decades. It was set to take effect this fall.

A Campus Protest Movement Seeks to Regain Momentum but Faces Hurdles

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations appeared at some U.S. campuses, but new restrictions and a new set of students may slow momentum for the type of mass protests seen in the spring.

Black Enrollment Drops at 2 Elite Colleges Post-Affirmative Action

Amherst College and Tufts University saw drops in the number of Black students after a Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action. At other schools, the picture is murkier.

Trump to Speak at Moms for Liberty Convention

Last year, the former president told the group it was time to ?liberate our children from the Marxist lunatics and perverts? in education. Does that message still resonate with voters?

Where Does Biden?s Student Loan Debt Plan Stand? Here?s What to Know.

The Supreme Court refused to allow a key part of President Biden?s student debt plan to move forward. Here?s what?s left of it, and who could still benefit.

University of Virginia Suspends Tours Criticized for Emphasizing Ties to Slavery

A group of conservative alumni said the student-led tours were overly focused on the school?s history of using enslaved laborers.

At UMichigan, Pro-Palestinian Protesters Shut Down Student Government

Pro-Palestinian protesters won council elections, and have refused to fund campus groups, like the men?s Ultimate Frisbee team, unless their divestment demands are met.

Cellphone Bans in Schools? NYC Is ?Not There Yet,? Mayor Says

Districts and states across the United States have supported restrictions on student usage, but New York City?s leaders are backing away from the idea because of logistical concerns.

How College Campuses Are Trying to Manage Protests During an Election Year

University officials are spelling out strict codes around protests. They say they are trying to be clear. Others say they are trying to suppress speech.

At M.I.T., Black and Latino Enrollment Drops Sharply After Affirmative Action Ban

Asian American students made up almost half of the 2028 class ? the first admitted since the end of affirmative action.

Inside the Fall of Columbia University?s President, Nemat Shafik

Nemat Shafik was vilified on almost all sides for her handling of the protests over the Israel-Hamas war. When given an offramp, she took it.

Katrina Armstrong Appointed Columbia University?s Interim President

Dr. Katrina A. Armstrong replaces Nemat Shafik as president of one of the most turbulent campuses in America.

Harvard Names Conservative Legal Scholar as Permanent Provost

John F. Manning has served as interim provost since March, and is considered a top contender for university president.

Maurie McInnis, Yale?s New President, Emphasized Policing at Previous Post

In her four years at the state university, Maurie McInnis drew criticism from faculty members who said some of her decisions violated academic freedom.

Oklahoma?s State Superintendent Requires Public Schools to Teach the Bible

The state superintendent, Ryan Walters, said the Bible was a ?necessary historical document.? The mandate comes as part of a conservative movement to infuse Christian values in public schools.

Northwestern Law School Accused of Bias Against White Men in Hiring

The lawsuit was filed a year after the Supreme Court struck down the use of racial and gender preferences in college admissions.

Bloomberg?s $1 Billion Gift of Free Medical School Tuition Only Applies to Some

A donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide free tuition for Johns Hopkins medical students, if their families make less than $300,000 a year.

Harvard?s Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Task Forces Find Climate of Bias

Groups investigating antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias cited instances of discrimination against pro-Israel students and ?a pervasive climate of intolerance? against pro-Palestinian students.

Why U.S. Schools Are Facing Their Biggest Budget Crunch in Years

Federal pandemic aid helped keep school districts afloat, but that money is coming to an end.

Schools Got a Record $190 Billion in Pandemic Aid. Did It Work?

Two new studies suggest that the largest single federal investment in U.S. schools improved student test scores, but only modestly.

A School With 7 Students: Inside the ?Microschools? Movement

Parents, desperate for help, are turning to private schools with a half-dozen or so students. And they are getting a financial boost from taxpayers.

Newsom Calls for Ban on Smartphone Use in California Schools

Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a statewide ban as states and large school districts have pursued similar prohibitions to prevent disruption and cyberbullying.

Penn Bans Encampments After Wave of Campus Protests Over War in Gaza

The new rules, which would also significantly rein in demonstrations at the university in other ways, come on the heels of a nationwide wave of student activism against Israel?s actions in Gaza.

Is This the End for Mandatory D.E.I. Statements?

Harvard and M.I.T. no longer require applicants for teaching jobs to explain how they would serve underrepresented groups. Other schools may follow.

U.C. Berkeley?s Leader, a Free Speech Champion, Has Advice for Today?s Students: Tone It Down

?Just because you have the right to say something doesn?t mean it?s right to say,? said Carol Christ, who is retiring as chancellor at the end of this month.

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