Texas Tech Medical School To End Use Of Race In Admissions
The decision is a victory for the Trump administration's efforts to pressure schools to abandon affirmative action policies still allowed by the Supreme Court.
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Some Teachers, Principals And Students Condemn Trump Transgender Policy
Supporters say it was wrong to force local schools to allow transgender students to choose which bathroom to use. Critics say rescinding that policy empowers those who harass transgender kids.
At DeVos' Confirmation Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters And 'Other Options'
President-elect Trump's pick for education secretary faced tough questions during her Senate confirmation hearing. She maintained her strong support for school choice and free-market solutions.
Large, For-Profit ITT Tech Is Shutting Down All Of Its Campuses
The shutdown affects some 35,000 students and more than 8,000 employees in 38 states. ITT Technical Institutes blamed the Education Department, which recently imposed financial sanctions.
Education Dept. Issues Framework For New College Rating System
The draft plan indicates that such factors as access, affordability and student outcomes will be key to the system first announced by President Obama in 2013.
To Cut Student Debt, Florida College Cuts Off Some Student Borrowing
One of Florida's largest community colleges is trying to reduce the amount of debt its students take on. As part of a federal experiment, it has barred them from taking out any unsubsidized loans.