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How education changed in one year under Trump
It was almost impossible for the average observer to keep track of the Trump administration’s biggest impacts on education in 2025. Here’s what changed across colleges and universities, K-12 schools,
Lawmakers, union leaders and education officials say shifting programs out of the department risks losing expertise, adding bureaucracy and weakening support for students and families.
Discover how the Higher Education Act of 1965 provides financial aid, scholarships, and loans to students, supporting educational opportunities across the U.S.
What's old is new again in 2026 for education. Why it matters: 2025 left many unresolved questions about everything from spending to religious freedom — and the answers are expected to come this year,
President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it at an indoor presidential inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025. Trump's executive actions prompted legal challenges virtually from the moment he took office, and education-related policies were not immune.
Parent empowerment, along with learning innovations developed outside of the federal government, are the future.
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Personal finance education belongs in our schools
financial literacy is linked to positive outcomes, like wealth accumulation, stock market participation, effective retirement planning, and avoiding high-cost alternative financial services.
There are 771 million illiterate adults globally today, according to UNESCO’s Institute of Statistics. And many more do not have the adequate skills and knowledge needed to navigate through our increasingly digital 21 st century demands. How is this ...
Colorado education issues to watch in 2026 include budgetary constraints, declining enrollment, and the fate of Colorado’s first “public Christian school.”