Education

The federal safety agency NHTSA investigating Waymo's autonomous vehicles after 20 citations for illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas.

Parents across the U.S. are joining The Balance Project to replace children's screen time with outdoor play, bike rides and real-world experiences that build confidence.

The unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has reached its lowest level in decades, according to a new report from the Cleveland Fed.

Alex Karp speaks out against elite education after Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's first socialist mayor in nearly a century with Ivy League support.

The proposed “2026 Billionaire Tax Act" would impose a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires’ net worth to replace billions in lost federal funding for the state's Medicaid program.

Chegg cuts 45% of workforce as AI disrupts online learning platform. Santa Clara company eliminates 388 jobs amid declining traffic and revenue challenges.

Students interested in restoring classic cars can pursue a unique bachelor's degree in automotive restoration at McPherson College in Kansas.

Brown University eliminated 103 positions following federal budget pressures and a student's exposé of unnecessary administrative staff at the university.

Hillsdale College confirms Charlie Kirk completed about 30 free online courses before his death on September 10, prompting student vigils and support calls.

As student demand for skilled trades education increases, schools nationwide are struggling to hire experienced instructors, forcing school districts to get creative.

Summer home buyers showed strong interest in suburban school districts outside major cities, balancing quality education with more affordable housing costs.

23 states plus DC offer in-state tuition to undocumented students, but Texas recently ended its 25-year policy after legal agreement with Justice Department.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon calls Columbia’s $200M settlement with the Trump administration a ‘monumental victory’ and outlines new changes to the university.

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Baby Grok, a simplified AI chatbot designed for children, is coming next after the recent launch of Grok4 with advanced training capabilities.

Nearly half a million federal student loan borrowers will be denied the ability to make lower repayments on their student loads as the Trump administration seeks to overhaul the repayment system.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced a new policy ensuring taxpayer funds for various education programs will not be available to illegal immigrants.

The Pell Grant program for low-income students faces a nearly $10 billion shortfall, as Republicans propose funding solutions and eligibility changes in education programs.

More than 17,500 people gathered for SkillsUSA's National Leadership & Skills Conference, which allowed students to compete across different trades and leadership fields.

Mike Rowe proposes redirecting federal grants from Harvard to trade schools, highlighting the need for skilled trades and addressing the skills gap in America.

Trump's funding threat to Harvard ignites discussion on trade education's potential to solve housing and labor issues as Harvard defends its research funding.