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From ‘Gladiolus’ to ‘Éclaircissement’: Spelling Still Matters a Century Later
Spellcheck and AI were happily shoved aside on the 100th anniversary of a proud American tradition.
MIT Announces Plans to Close DEI Office
MIT joins a growing list of universities looking to scale back their DEI programs to secure federal funding.
San Francisco School District Drops ‘Equitable Grading’ Plan Amid Backlash
The superintendent says she ‘decided not to pursue this strategy for next year to ensure we have time to meaningfully engage the community.’
Targeting Military Installations, IP Theft: A Look at Criminal Cases Involving Chinese Students
Federal prosecutors have brought a number of criminal cases against Chinese students and professors in recent years.
Barron Trump Didn’t Apply to Harvard, White House Says
First Lady Melania Trump’s office shut down rumors that Barron wasn’t accepted into Harvard amid Trump’s battles with the Ivy League university.
IRS Complaint Alleges Top STEM School Fund Sold Curriculum to China
A watchdog group alleges that the school fund received $3.6 million from Chinese entities in return for curriculum and other intellectual property.
Trump Says Harvard Should Implement 15 Percent Cap on Foreign Students
Trump said he wants to ensure that Americans get appropriate access to the Ivy League school.
Judge Extends Block on Trump Admin’s Bid to Bar Foreign Students at Harvard
Harvard alleged that the administration was retaliating for protected speech and failed to follow proper procedures.
16 States File Lawsuit Against National Science Foundation for Ending DEI Support
New York Attorney General Letitia James accused the Trump administration of attacking ‘basic science and essential efforts to ensure diversity in STEM.’
Education Department Finds $90 Million in Improper Student Aid Payments
The agency said it resumed fraud checks after discovering funds had gone to ineligible or deceased recipients.
State Department Instructs US Embassies to Pause Student Visa Interviews
The temporary halt is part of the department’s effort to enhance the social media screening and vetting process of foreign students.
University of Florida Trustees Endorse Former Michigan President to Lead Their School
Ono told trustees he embraced DEI upon his appointment at Michigan, but during a review of programs in the summer of 2023, he had a change of heart.
Trump Threatens to Pull Federal Funding if California Allows Men to Compete in Women’s Sports
The president is directing local authorities to prevent a transgender athlete from competing against women in the upcoming state finals.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Student’s Challenge to School Ban on ‘Two Genders’ Shirt
A federal appeals court upheld the ban despite a prior Supreme Court ruling, lawyers argued.
Trump Suggests Shifting $3 Billion in Harvard Funds to Trade Schools
The Department of Homeland Security recently revoked Harvard’s ability to admit foreign students.
Oklahoma High School Holds Signing Ceremonies Not for Athletes, But for Military Recruits
‘I think we’ve made a mistake in the past 30 years in public education because we have pushed college for all,’ a school principal said.
Key Vote Puts Texas Closer to Displaying Ten Commandments in Classrooms
‘The focus of this bill is to look at what is historically important to our nation educationally and judicially,’ a state lawmaker said.
Education Department Launches Probe of Admissions Policy at Top Virginia High School
A lawsuit claims the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology discriminated against Asian American students.
