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US Student Aid at Risk as $17 Billion Pell Grant Shortfall Looms After Midterms

Congress faces a projected $16.9B Pell Grant shortfall in 2026-27. Midterm results could shape funding talks, including proposed cuts to other student aid programmes.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Federal Student Loan SAVE Is Ending — Borrowers in Forbearance Must Choose a New Repayment Plan

Millions of Americans who haven’t made federal student loan payments while enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan are facing an important financial decision. The federal...

Saving Advice · Oct 9

Millions of student loan borrowers face huge payment shock — here’s what is changing

‘I am trying to determine what my new loan payment will be and in no universe can I afford this,’ wrote one borrower

The Independent UK · Oct 9

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OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected ways

Separately, AI evaluator Transluce said agents that appeared to come from OpenAI tried unsuccessfully to hack into a Department of Education website, a detail that OpenAI has not confirmed.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

OpenAI Stops Training Its Latest Models After More Of Its Agents Go Rogue.

The decision to halt training was made on the same day that OpenAI disclosed that its agents had acted in unauthorized ways with websites of governments and other public institutions.

International Business Times · Sep 27

OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected ways

OpenAI announced it has halted development of its latest artificial intelligence models hours after it disclosed its agents scouring federal government website acted in unexpected ways that suggest a lack of control

The Independent UK · Sep 26

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure

OpenAI has disclosed its artificial intelligence models have interacted with U.S. government websites in unexpected ways

The Independent UK · Sep 26

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What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities – fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits

Felicita Piñón weighed just 1 pound at birth. She was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy that requires her to use a power wheelchair, and she also has learning and emotional challenges. Yet despite these obstacles, Felicita, now an eighth grade student, is just like any other happy, active teenager who…

The Conversation · Sep 25

The average student loan debt at every age - how do you compare?

The cost of private and public college has steadily increased over the past 10 years

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Raja Krishnamoorthi slams US education dept after Bo French’s South Asian student post

Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has criticised the US Department of Education over its “Make college football great again” post, saying it came days after Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French faced backlash for comments about South Asian students at the University of Texas.

The Times of India · Sep 21

Trump Accused of Using AI for 'Shaving 100 Pounds Off' in a Picture After Observers Spot an Issue

Social media users accused the US Department of Education of digitally altering a photograph to make Donald Trump appear slimmer, but no evidence has confirmed the claim.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Your Student Loan AutoPay Discount Just Got Bigger — But There’s a September 30 Deadline

A small checkbox on a student loan account can now make a much bigger difference. Starting July 1, 2026, eligible federal student loan borrowers enrolled in Auto Pay can receive a 1% interest-rate reduction, up from the previous 0.25% reduction. But borrowers who are not already enrolled need to act…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 18

Philippines school shooting: One killed, four injured in latest campus attack

A shooting incident in the southern Philippines resulted in one fatality and four injuries. This event follows two similar school shootings that occurred since June. The Department of Education expressed deep concern over the reported violence in Banga town. Police confirmed the shooting, while details about the perpetrator remain undisclosed.…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

'Not what the community wants': parents push to save Hunter school

Families are rushing to reverse a departmental decision.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 11

Asbestos found in grounds of Hunter high school

Works to remove the material were scheduled for the weekend.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 10

The SAVE Plan Is Over — Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Now Face a 90-Day Decision

The SAVE Plan is over, and for millions of federal student loan borrowers, the next move comes with a clock attached. Loan servicers began sending notices in 2026 telling affected borrowers to choose a new repayment plan, with 90 days from the date of the notice to make that decision.

Reason · Sep 8

Will It Matter That ABA Council Repealed The DEI Standard?

Law schools will still voluntarily follow the standard, and the Department of Education will still remove the ABA's accrediting authority

Reason · Sep 8

Trump Is Weaponizing the Department of Education After Pledging To Kill It

Instead of abolishing the department, the president increased its budget. It's now pursuing investigations against school districts for seemingly political reasons.

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The Independent UK · Sep 3

Latest school shooting in Thailand may spur calls in Asia for more active safety drills

The latest shooting at a school in Thailand may increase interest in active shooter drills across Southeast Asia

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

US Education Department Appears to Positively Compare Trump to Hitler in Now-Deleted Promo Video

The US Department of Education deleted a video likening Trump to Hitler, sparking criticism for misusing a Churchill film scene. The post was mocked and later removed after public backlash.

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Trump’s Education Department deletes post that compares his administration to Nazi Germany

DOE misinterprets ‘tiger’ quote from Oscar-winning 2017 film ‘Darkest Hour,’ forcing it to delete social media clip after backlash

The Economic Times · Aug 26

After Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and wife Judith donate $12 million to 12 HBCUs: Full list

Jamie Dimon and wife Judith donating $12 million to historically Black colleges and universities: Jamie Dimon and his wife Judith are donating $12 million to 12 historically Black colleges and universities through their foundation, creating a permanent fund aimed at expanding economic opportunities for students.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26

Parents on alert and extra security at school after teen makes online threat

A teenage boy has been dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.

Saving Advice · Aug 20

Can an Old Student Loan Really Reduce Your Social Security Check? Here’s What Older Borrowers Should Know

A student loan you stopped thinking about years ago can potentially follow you all the way into retirement. Federal law allows the government to collect...

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Trump is rolling back some Biden-era student loan forgiveness credits

‘The past five years have been a series of disappointments for federal student loan borrowers’ one expert said

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