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Community colleges’ calculus policy: A recipe for failure?
Credit: Andrew Reed / EdSource No parent, teacher, adviser, or other responsible educator would ever recommend, much less require, a […]
January 12, 2026
Why You Deserve This Scholarship Essay (3 Sample Answers)
Thank you for subscribing! One of the most popular scholarship essay questions is “Why do you deserve this scholarship?” Answering […]
January 11, 2026
How to Future-Proof Your Degree
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just reshaping technology; it’s reshaping the job market, the classroom, and the very skills employers value. […]
January 10, 2026
Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion
Students wait outside a classroom at Valencia High School in Santa Clarita. Credit: Jae C. Hong / AP Photo Top […]
January 10, 2026
Amid federal threats, UC and CSU get ‘critical’ support in Newsom’s proposed budget
Students walk in front of the library at the University of California, San Diego. Credit: Michael Ho Wai Lee / […]
January 10, 2026
How Students Are Paying for College in 2026: Why 88% of Students Are Turning to Scholarships
Thank you for subscribing! As the 2026-27 academic year approaches, the landscape of college financing continues to shift. Between legislative […]
January 10, 2026
The Retention Disconnect: What Adult Learners Need — and What Institutions Miss
New research from UPCEA and Collegis Education reveals a growing misalignment between how institutions approach retention and what adult learners […]
January 9, 2026
Are Schools Underestimating How Badly the Pandemic Hurt Older K-12 Students?
During the pandemic, Lauren Bauer’s second grader attended a learning pod, a small group of students organized by parents outside […]
January 9, 2026
California, four other states sue Trump administration over frozen welfare funds
Gladys Gonzalez teaches children at her small family child care home in Chula Vista, California. Photo Courtesy of Gladys Gonzalez […]
January 9, 2026
After years of volatility, Newsom previews a stable budget year for California schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom, above right, speaks during his final State of the State address on Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento. […]
January 9, 2026
What’s Ahead in Higher Ed? 10 Trends to Watch in 2026
Higher education is entering 2026 in a period defined by rapid change, mounting pressure, and meaningful opportunity. Institutions are being […]
January 9, 2026
Newsom seeks to centralize control of California education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks as Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo […]
January 8, 2026
Most Popular EdSurge Early Education Stories of 2025
Changes — and subsequent confusion and concern — largely defined the early childhood education sector in 2025. Multiple social programs […]
January 8, 2026
Making Your Admission Decision: Navigating Your College Admissions and Financial Aid Offers
Thank you for subscribing! The silence of the “waiting period” is finally breaking. After four years of maintaining a high […]
January 8, 2026
Federal appeals court pauses ruling on student gender identity disclosure in California
A big crowd was on hand when the Murrieta Valley Unified School District board voted to mandate that parents be […]
January 8, 2026
How to Show Up In Results
Reading Time: 17 minutes Search behavior in higher education is changing fast. With Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), prospective students […]
January 8, 2026
UW–Madison Saves Students $1M Annually With Top Hat
With cost barriers removed, UW–Madison sees rapid expansion of active learning across disciplines. TORONTO – January 7, 2026 – Through a […]
January 7, 2026
New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care
There is growing need for nurses in the United States – but not enough nurses currently working, or students training […]
January 7, 2026
How Teaching Saved My Life
This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here. Teaching is many things. […]
January 7, 2026
Strikes, cuts, state superintendent race: Our 2026 California education predictions. What are yours?
Children play during recess at Cuyama Elementary School in New Cuyama, Calif. Credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP Photo You […]
January 7, 2026