As a university president, I understand that higher education is failing — we need accountability immediately
Concerns Over American Higher Education Prompt Congressional Priorities There’s a significant issue within American higher education, and it seems this year, Washington may be ready to address it. Recently, Congressional leaders shared their policy priorities for 2026, placing higher education near the forefront for the first time in years. From reforms in student loans to […]
Universities cut 9,000 jobs due to the effects of Trump’s policies on higher education
Job Losses in Higher Education A recent report indicates a troubling trend in the higher education sector, revealing a loss of over 300 jobs in December alone. This brings the total number of job cuts to more than 9,000 throughout 2025. It’s worth noting that these figures might actually be lower than reality, as many […]
Linda MacMahon reduces regulations as Iowa participates in initiative to hand education back to states
Education Department Streamlines Funding in Iowa The Department of Education is working to reduce bureaucratic hurdles as Iowa becomes the first state to adopt a new educational initiative aimed at shifting more control back to state authorities. On Wednesday, the department announced its approval of Iowa’s education waiver. This new process is designed to lessen […]
Chicago special education teacher Linda Brown disappears completely.
Missing Chicago Teacher’s Disappearance Sparks Concern A special education teacher from Chicago has gone missing, and her family is understandably worried as they plead for her safe return. Linda Brown, 53, was last seen on Saturday afternoon in the 4500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Bronzeville, which is just about two miles […]
“Remove Your Children: Education Board Member Criticizes System as Flawed and Corrupt by Nature”
Concerns Raised Over Utah’s Education System Commissioners from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) are sounding alarms for parents, suggesting that the education system has become irreparably corrupt and advising them to withdraw their children from public schools. In a recent statement, Christina Boggess criticized the state’s education framework, describing it as “broken, corrupt, […]
“Remove your children”: Utah State Board of Education member criticizes anti-Christian corruption and GOP betrayal in passionate statement
Utah School Board Member Resigns, Urges Parents to Withdraw Students Members of the school board in Utah have decided not to run for another term, citing widespread corruption. They have called on parents to swiftly pull their children from public schools in the state. Christina Boggess, a representative of District 8 on the Utah State […]
Idaho Education Grant Restored After DEI Policies Were Eliminated
Federal funding for Idaho’s “community schools” program has been reinstated after an effort to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) components. This has been an ongoing topic since President Donald Trump’s re-election. The Idaho Department of Education noted that the federal grant, previously awarded to United Way of Treasure Valley in collaboration with the state’s […]
Idaho’s federal funding reinstated following DEI claims from the Education Department
Federal Funding for Idaho Community Schools Restored The Idaho Department of Education shared that federal funding has been reinstated for community schools, which had faced criticism for their initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Originally, nearly $30 million in federal grants to the United Way of the Treasure Valley had been frozen. This funding […]
Academic claims current history education distorts facts about colonialism and the slave trade.
Critique of Modern American History Education A professor and author recently discussed the portrayal of Western culture in today’s educational system, suggesting that it is often depicted negatively. Wilfred Riley, who wrote “Lies My Richard Teacher Told Me,” serves as an associate professor of political science at Kentucky State University. His book addresses various progressive […]
Revitalization of higher education brings optimism as students resist in 2025
As we near the end of this year, it’s easy to feel a sense of disappointment. There’s been plenty to ruminate on, especially with the unrest on campuses and the rising ideological divisions at some top universities. However, as a university president, I view this season of Christmas—a time for reflection, renewal, and, yes, hope—as […]