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How to Successfully Merge Schools: Key Practices for Community Buy‑In
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How to Successfully Merge Schools: Key Practices for Community Buy‑In

Merging schools can improve equity, resource use, and student opportunities—but only when educators, parents, and communities are actively engaged and the transition is carefully managed.

Published onJuly. 28, 2025
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District Dilemmas: Solutions for Common Challenges Facing School Leaders

District leaders across the nation face mounting challenges, from staffing shortages to budget constraints. Here's how superintendents and administrators are responding with innovation and resilience.

Published onJuly. 28, 2025

Tom Lehrer, Iconic Song Satirist and Mathematician, Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, the renowned satirist and mathematician whose witty songs captivated generations, has passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind a unique legacy of humor, intellect, and social commentary.

Published onJuly. 28, 2025
Columbia Genocide Scholar May Depart Over University’s New Antisemitism Definition

Columbia Genocide Scholar May Depart Over University’s New Antisemitism Definition

Published onJuly. 28, 2025

Parents Win Legal Reprieve for Religious Vaccine Exemptions in West Virginia County

Parents Win Legal Reprieve for Religious Vaccine Exemptions in West Virginia County
Published onJuly. 28, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order to Clarify College Athletes' Employment Status Amid NIL Chaos

Trump Signs Executive Order to Clarify College Athletes' Employment Status Amid NIL Chaos
Published onJuly. 28, 2025

China Expands Influence at U.N. Cultural Agency as U.S. Withdraws Under Trump

China Expands Influence at U.N. Cultural Agency as U.S. Withdraws Under Trump
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Columbia University Expels and Suspends Students Over Hamilton Hall Takeover

Columbia University Expels and Suspends Students Over Hamilton Hall Takeover
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Political Pressures Mount as Virginia’s University Presidents Face Scrutiny

Political Pressures Mount as Virginia’s University Presidents Face Scrutiny

University leaders in Virginia are under growing political fire as debates over free speech, diversity policies, and the Israel-Hamas conflict provoke calls for accountability and resignations from key academic figures.

Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Trump-Era Student Arrests Face Legal Challenge That May Redefine Protest Rights

Trump-Era Student Arrests Face Legal Challenge That May Redefine Protest Rights

A federal lawsuit challenges the legality of arrests made during campus protests against Donald Trump’s immigration policies, raising questions about free speech, racial discrimination, and the criminalization of dissent.

Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Federal Judge Presses Trump Administration Over Threats to Harvard’s Funding

Federal Judge Presses Trump Administration Over Threats to Harvard’s Funding

A federal judge questions the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke federal funding from Harvard University over its admissions policies, highlighting concerns about political interference and the rule of law.

Published onJuly. 24, 2025
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As Harvard and Trump Head to Court, the Government Piles on the Pressure

The legal battle between Harvard University and the Trump-era federal government intensifies, as new filings and strategies emerge ahead of a landmark court hearing with major implications for civil rights and academic freedom.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

As Harvard and Trump Head to Court, the Government Piles on the PressureAs Harvard and Trump Head to Court, the Government Piles on the Pressure
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

How a Floral Design Master Spends His Day With Roses and Rosé

An intimate look at a celebrated floral designer’s daily routine balancing meticulous rose arranging with moments of rosé and creativity, revealing the passion, artistry, and rituals behind a life in blooms.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

How a Floral Design Master Spends His Day With Roses and RoséHow a Floral Design Master Spends His Day With Roses and Rosé
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

State Department Official Says Criticism of Israel Can Lead to Visa Revocations

A senior State Department official acknowledged that public criticism of Israel or U.S. policy may be considered grounds for revoking foreign students’ visas, raising constitutional and free‑speech concerns amid a Trump-era crackdown.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

State Department Official Says Criticism of Israel Can Lead to Visa RevocationsState Department Official Says Criticism of Israel Can Lead to Visa Revocations
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Education Department Launches Civil Rights Probe into DACA-Only Scholarships

The U.S. Education Department’s civil rights office is investigating five universities over scholarships exclusively for DACA or undocumented students, raising concerns over Title VI violations and higher‑ed equity policies under the Trump administration.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Education Department Launches Civil Rights Probe into DACA-Only ScholarshipsEducation Department Launches Civil Rights Probe into DACA-Only Scholarships
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

State Department Opens Investigation Into Harvard’s Use of International Exchange Visas

The State Department has launched a formal probe into Harvard University’s eligibility as a sponsor of J‑1 exchange visitor visas, escalating the Trump administration’s targeting of the Ivy League amid claims of political retaliation and national security concerns.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

State Department Opens Investigation Into Harvard’s Use of International Exchange VisasState Department Opens Investigation Into Harvard’s Use of International Exchange Visas
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

At the Edge of a Cliff, Some Colleges Are Teaming Up to Survive

Facing steep enrollment declines and financial strain, small colleges across the U.S. are increasingly pursuing mergers, partnerships, and shared services to avoid closure—and preserve students’ ability to continue degrees.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

At the Edge of a Cliff, Some Colleges Are Teaming Up to SurviveAt the Edge of a Cliff, Some Colleges Are Teaming Up to Survive
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Community Schools Provide Far More Than Classroom Instruction

Community schools are transforming into neighborhood hubs that offer wraparound services—from health and nutrition to housing and family support—addressing broader student and community needs beyond academics.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Community Schools Provide Far More Than Classroom InstructionCommunity Schools Provide Far More Than Classroom Instruction
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Tutoring Emerges as a Leading Strategy to Address Pandemic-Era Learning Loss

A growing body of research shows that high‑dosage, school‑based tutoring consistently outperforms other interventions in reversing pandemic learning setbacks—raising questions about scalability, funding, and equitable access.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Tutoring Emerges as a Leading Strategy to Address Pandemic-Era Learning LossTutoring Emerges as a Leading Strategy to Address Pandemic-Era Learning Loss
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Schools and Families Confront Escalating Youth Mental Health Crisis

Educators and parents are grappling with soaring rates of anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues among children, as understaffed school mental health services and uneven home supports struggle to meet students’ needs.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Schools and Families Confront Escalating Youth Mental Health CrisisSchools and Families Confront Escalating Youth Mental Health Crisis
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Schools zEmbrace Team-Based Mental Health Models to Support Students

Districts nationwide are implementing interdisciplinary school mental health teams—bringing counselors, teachers, families, and community partners together—to deliver comprehensive support and improve student well‑being.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Schools zEmbrace Team-Based Mental Health Models to Support StudentsSchools zEmbrace Team-Based Mental Health Models to Support Students
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Districts Turn to Higher Pay and Strategic Bonuses to Combat Teacher Shortages

To attract and retain teachers amid a nationwide staffing crisis, districts are offering substantial pay increases and targeted incentives, particularly for special education, STEM fields, and hard‑to‑staff schools.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Districts Turn to Higher Pay and Strategic Bonuses to Combat Teacher ShortagesDistricts Turn to Higher Pay and Strategic Bonuses to Combat Teacher Shortages
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

With Online Learning, Schools Pause to Reflect on What Worked—and What Didn’t

As educators evaluate pandemic-era teaching methods, a growing body of research offers insights into which online practices succeeded, which failed—and how to build a more effective hybrid learning future.

BY Allen J. Lewis

With Online Learning, Schools Pause to Reflect on What Worked—and What Didn’tWith Online Learning, Schools Pause to Reflect on What Worked—and What Didn’t
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Trump Administration Targets Foreign University Funding Amid National Security Concerns

The Trump administration is ramping up scrutiny of foreign gifts, contracts, and exchanges at U.S. universities—leveraging executive authority, enforcement investigations, and funding threats to enforce transparency and limit foreign influence.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Trump Administration Targets Foreign University Funding Amid National Security ConcernsTrump Administration Targets Foreign University Funding Amid National Security Concerns
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Howard University Students Confront Surprise Tuition Bills Amid System Overhaul

Students at Howard University have taken to social media to decry unexpectedly large account balances appearing after the rollout of a new student finance platform, raising questions about billing transparency and institutional communication.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Howard University Students Confront Surprise Tuition Bills Amid System OverhaulHoward University Students Confront Surprise Tuition Bills Amid System Overhaul
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Columbia University Strikes $200M Settlement to Restore Trump‑Era Federal Funding

Columbia agreed to pay more than $200 million to the Trump administration to reinstate suspended grants and resolve investigations into antisemitism and employment violations, while committing to broad institutional reforms.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Columbia University Strikes $200M Settlement to Restore Trump‑Era Federal FundingColumbia University Strikes $200M Settlement to Restore Trump‑Era Federal Funding
Published onJuly. 24, 2025

Columbia University Disciplines Over 70 Students Following Pro‑Palestinian Library Protest

Columbia University imposed sanctions—including suspensions, expulsions, probation, and degree revocations—on more than 70 students involved in a pro‑Palestinian takeover of Butler Library, amid federal pressure and a high‑stakes settlement with the Trump administration.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Columbia University Disciplines Over 70 Students Following Pro‑Palestinian Library ProtestColumbia University Disciplines Over 70 Students Following Pro‑Palestinian Library Protest
Published onJuly. 24, 2025