Brown says no to pro-Palestinian students' demands for divestment Supporters of divestment ended their encampment last spring in exchange for a promise that their proposal for divestment would get a vote from the board this fall. Tovia Smith
California bans universities from giving preference to legacy applicants Supporters of the new law say the goal is to give more people access to higher education regardless of socioeconomic status.
With FAFSA delayed again, students are uncertain about how to stay in school Last year's federal financial aid application was riddled with problems, and this year's form is again delayed. That leaves some students uncertain about the future of their education. Jonaki Mehta
4 schools closed in Hackney, London. More might follow Rising costs and falling birthrates mean some of Europe’s biggest cities have fewer kids.
As Seattle considers school closures, superintendent gets new contract and a raise The Seattle School Board has called a special meeting on Tuesday to vote on a new two-year contract that raises Superintendent Brent Jones' salary about 4%. Sami West
Seattle Schools' proposed closures trimmed from 21 to just 5 schools after backlash Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones says he has a new plan to address the district's deficit next year — and it includes closing only five schools. Sami West
HBCUs see uptick in enrollment It follows a Supreme Court ruling that outlawed race as a determining factor in college admissions.
Two major student loan grace periods are set to expire this week. Here's what to know Two federal programs that helped federal student loan borrowers ease back into payments are ending. It will have the biggest impact on borrowers with defaulted loans or borrowers who miss payments moving forward. Juliana Kim
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