Tuesday at SXSWedu: Higher ed access and future-ready librarians

We've got you covered with more session recaps and announcements from the second day of Austin's annual ed innovation extravaganza.

By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2017

Revenue declines in 24 states could lead to massive cuts in higher ed

States like Iowa, Louisiana and Missouri say that a decrease in tax revenue will result in lower higher ed investments, and other states may not be far behind.

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017

Ecclesia College at center of political kickback controversy

A top campus executive is implicated in a vast network of alleged financial fraud involving a former elected official. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017

Monday at SXSWedu 2017: Equity and teachers as innovation engines

Couldn't make it to Austin? We've got you covered with some quick session recaps and a rundown of several news releases.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2017

Scholars call for dramatic changes to Higher Ed Act

An association of academics says Congress must act quickly to reform several elements of the federal guidance document on public support for higher ed.

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

West Virginia amends personnel laws for higher ed layoffs

The state's public institutions now have more latitude for payscale management and termination policy, but some critics argue that it makes it more difficult to keep top talent in the state. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

Trump signs two new bills to boost women in STEM, entrepreneurship

NASA and the National Science Foundation will be key to spurring more learning and career development in critical science and technological industries under the new laws.

By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017

Maryland has spent more than $2M in legal fees defending against discrimination suit

The state's higher education commission has amassed a large bill for legal fees in a battle over program duplication involving its four historically black colleges.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017

Activism on the rise among college faculty

New organizations are pushing old issues to the forefront of political discussion and controversy.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017

Federal tax rebate program outpaces Pell Grant spending by $4.1B

Families who typically would not need the federal support for college access are gaining more in rebates than those dependent upon grants for college affordability. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017

Could California's state universities see a tuition-free future?

A new study advocates for tax increases as a means of subsidizing tuition for all families in the state. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017

Will Trump administration spur or stagnate higher ed tech innovation?

Campaign promises and deregulation efforts could provide opportunities for growth in the ed tech sector.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017

Legislator proposes political balance in faculty hiring

Iowa is the latest state to consider a bill that would infuse politics into academic personnel decisions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017

ESSA, bathrooms and academic mythbusting: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to affirm higher ed's value to the public and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2017

Ed Dept coding error could help for-profit deregulation

For-profit schools say widespread miscalculations in loan repayment rates are reason to question data-based policies that have led to sanction and closure for some institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 17, 2017

Scathing report on high school graduation rates spurs Tennessee to consider impact on colleges

More than a third of high school graduates in the state did not meet course requirements. What does it mean for prospects of college completion?

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017

White House reverses course on bathroom bill laws

A decision on transgender facility access sends mixed messages on support for LGBT students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017

DeVos, personalized learning and veterans: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with our recent spotlight on personalized learning and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2017

George Mason students look to lawsuit to provide answers on donation specifics

A group is taking the institution to court for details on money donated to the school by controversial philanthropists. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017

Washington lawmaker proposes bill to broaden OER access

A state legislator continues a two-year effort to help more public institutions afford open-source learning materials for students.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017

E. Gordon Gee offers tips for Betsy DeVos as she takes the helm of ED

The higher ed mainstay issues a set of recommendations for the incoming secretary of education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017

Louisiana eyes endowment spending as salve for higher ed cuts

Lawmakers are considering increased tax benefits as a lure to attract more donations to universities already hard hit by budget cuts and bracing for more.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017

Betsy DeVos confirmed as next secretary of education

Though GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Dems in voting against DeVos, a 24-hour debate and record numbers of calls were unable to sway another member of the GOP.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2017

Lawmakers move to block teacher training regulations for higher ed

'Midnight regulations’ on secondary teacher development rushed by the Obama administration are in danger of being rolled back.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 6, 2017

Disability compliance may emerge as key issue for higher ed

An updated rule for increased web-based access for disabled citizens may have ranging impact for colleges and universities. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017