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The Alex Pretti shooting and the growing strain on the First Amendment
On Saturday, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse named Alex Pretti was shot and killed by United States Border Patrol agents in […]
January 27, 2026
Write a Killer Cover Letter for a Scholarship with Example (2026)
Thank you for subscribing! It’s easy to get put off by scholarship applications that require a cover letter. Cover letters […]
January 27, 2026
Trump blocked from deporting international students in free speech triumph
A federal judge in Massachusetts has warned the administration that it must not single out international students or academics for […]
January 26, 2026
Featured Scholarships: January/February 2026 – Scholarship America
The scholarship season is at its busiest, and today we’re spotlighting some generous regional awards, as well as a unique […]
January 26, 2026
The hybrid college wins: What students want that most schools ignore
For years, higher education leaders have framed the future of college as a choice between two competing models: the traditional […]
January 26, 2026
A more complete Latin American history, including centuries of US influence, helps students understand the complexities surrounding Nicolás Maduro’s arrest
Many of our college freshman students will have seen and read about the Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. military operation in […]
January 26, 2026
US hospitality and tourism professors don’t mirror the demographics of the industry they serve
White and male professors continue to dominate U.S. hospitality and tourism education programs, our new research has found, even as […]
January 26, 2026
Chair-Elect and Treasurer Candidates – CUPA-HR
2026-27 Chair-elect and Treasurer Candidates Learn more about qualifications and the selection process. Chair-elect Connie Putland Kelli Shuman Kristi Yowell Treasurer […]
January 26, 2026
Young, employed — and unhappy
For decades, economists could rely on a comforting graph about happiness over a lifetime: It followed a U-shape, like a […]
January 26, 2026
I Feared Disclosing My Speech Disability, But My Students Surprised Me
As I approached the first day of teaching my writing course, there was a healthy balance of excitement and anxiety […]
January 26, 2026
California lawmakers weigh reforms to child abuse law amid costly litigation
A student walks down a hallway. Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource Top Takeaways More lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse have […]
January 26, 2026
California school districts pay for abuse settlements despite no claims
Top Takeaways Districts that haven’t faced abuse allegations still pay due to insurance pooling. The Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary […]
January 26, 2026
Strategies for Supporting International Scholars (opinion)
International scholars represent a vital economic force in the United States, contributing an estimated $42.9 billion to the economy and supporting […]
January 26, 2026
OPINION: After studying early childhood education for decades, I have some advice for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
New York’s youthful mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is buoying the hopes of families and educators, boldly seeking to create universally available […]
January 26, 2026
Bridging the Divide: Teaching Across Online and In-Person Classrooms – Faculty Focus
In today’s higher education landscape, many of us are navigating dual identities, teaching both online and in-person, often in the same term. […]
January 26, 2026
Perfect practice can revolutionize teacher training
Mentor teacher Havaughnia Hayes-White observes a University of Redlands teacher candidate while implementing classroom instruction in a supportive clinical environment. […]
January 26, 2026
Educating teachers to use AI without harming the planet
This story appeared in our climate and education newsletter. Sign up here. I’m one of those rare people (there are […]
January 25, 2026
Widely used but barely trusted: understanding student perceptions on the use of generative AI in higher education
by Carmen Cabrera and Ruth Neville Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools are rapidly transforming how university students learn, create and […]
January 23, 2026
Schools Overhauled Reading Programs. Older Students Are Being Left Behind.
A little girl stared at a list of test questions in her science class, unable to answer the majority. Resigned, […]
January 23, 2026
Lawsuit alleging discrimination against white LAUSD students has potential to move forward
Students in a Los Angeles Unified School District classroom. Credit: Los Angeles Unified / X Top Takeaways The 1776 Project […]
January 23, 2026