President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday, March 20th, to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, aiming to transfer authority to the states. While the department will not...
Read moreDetailsIn an exclusive interview with LittleAfrica News, education advocate Erika Donalds addressed the growing discussion around abolishing the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). As the chair of the Center for...
Read moreDetailsHarvard University has announced that, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, undergraduate students from families earning $200,000 or less annually will receive free tuition. The initiative significantly expands Harvard’s financial...
Read moreDetailsA legal battle is unfolding between Mahmoud Khalil and Columbia University as he, along with other students, seeks to prevent the school from turning over student disciplinary records to Congress....
Read moreDetailsThe Trump administration brought increased pressure on Columbia University issuing strict conditions the institution must meet to regain $400 million in federal grants and contracts. The administration cited concerns over...
Read moreDetailsOn Friday, February 14th, the U.S. Department of Education launched investigations into more than 50 universities over allegations of racial discrimination in admissions, scholarships, and student programs. The Trump administration...
Read moreDetailsThe United States Department of Education has launched a website for reporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools and universities. EndDEI.Ed.Gov portal went live on Thursday, February...
Read moreDetailsWest Orange High School senior Sahli Negassi has achieved an academic milestone by earning a perfect 1600 on the SAT, placing him among less than 1% of students nationwide who...
Read moreDetailsNew York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a proposal on Tuesday, January 21st, to implement a statewide ban on cellphone use in schools starting next academic year. The initiative, part of...
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