Topic
educationpolicy
4 stories, newest first.
PoliticsTrump administration proposes federal scholarship tax credit program
The Trump administration has proposed regulations for a new federal scholarship tax credit program set to launch January 1. Nearly all schoolchildren in at least 30 states are expected to be eligible. Taxpayers can donate up to $1,700 for a federal tax credit.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
PoliticsUS Justice Department sues four states over immigrant tuition laws
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. The department alleges that state laws offering in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students discriminate against U.S. citizens and violate federal law.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesThree-year college degrees gain popularity amid affordability concerns
Three-year college degree programs are increasing in the US, aiming to make higher education more affordable and accessible. While proponents highlight time and cost savings for students, critics express concerns about the quality of education and potential career limitations.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesUS Education Department bars race from school discipline policies
The US Department of Education issued guidance on 19 August 2026 directing schools to apply discipline policies without regard to race. The move ends policies that treated statistical disparities as civil rights violations and opens investigations into two school districts for alleged race-based discipline.
United States4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 72 · Hype 15