Bipartisan House bill aims to stop outsourcing of some Education Department offices
Bipartisan House bill aims to stop outsourcing of some Education Department offices
High schoolers say school counselors emphasize college pathways, not CTE
A report released Monday by the RAND Corporation found that 66% of high school students from middle-income families said educators strongly emphasized four-year colleges when discussing future paths, but only 11% of students mentioned community colleges, 16% mentioned technical training and apprenticeships, and 17% mentioned full-time work. Based on three national surveys of district leaders, principals, and students conducted during the 2025-26 school year, the report reveals a mismatch between school guidance and students' actual needs.
Preppy and UMSL Create New Pathways Into Allied Health Careers for St. Louis-Area Learners | Higher Ed Dive
Preppy (a StraighterLine company) and the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) have announced a partnership to provide self-paced online allied health training programs through UMSL's Advanced Workforce Center, covering areas such as medical assisting, surgical technology, sterile processing, and medical billing and coding, aimed at meeting Missouri's growing workforce demands.
Full Sail University cuts 180 jobs
Full Sail University recently implemented a restructuring, cutting 180 positions across academic, administrative, and operational areas. A university spokesperson stated that changes in workflows, enrollment patterns, and technology prompted the staffing adjustments. This layoff comes just over a year after the previous reduction of 120 employees, but the university emphasized its continued commitment to providing a quality educational experience.
Private colleges could lose tax-exempt status under new IRS proposal
The U.S. Treasury proposed a rule on Thursday to tighten the definition of racial discrimination in tax-exempt status for private colleges, treating DEI programs as violations of civil rights law. If ultimately approved, colleges could be stripped of tax-exempt status due to DEI work, impacting their financial stability. The proposal has already drawn criticism from education circles and tax policy experts.
Brown, UT-Arlington presidents announce departures
In August, leadership changes at U.S. universities were frequent: Brown University President Christina Paxson announced she would step down in 2027, and University of Texas at Arlington President Jennifer Cowley will transition to a faculty position; meanwhile, the presidents of Broward College and Arkansas Baptist College left due to conflicts.
Not enough students know about work-based learning opportunities
Young Americans face a challenging job market, yet many students and parents lack awareness of alternative pathways such as work-based learning or view them as inferior choices. Karen Gardiner, an expert at the Urban Institute, writes that policymakers, educators, and researchers should break the notion that a four-year degree is the only option by showcasing the tangible outcomes of programs like apprenticeships and industry training, helping high school students recognize more viable career development choices.
UPCEA and MIT Professional Education Jointly Host Advanced Online Learning Leaders Workshop to Promote Data-Driven Strategies in Higher Education
UPCEA and MIT Professional Education announced a collaboration to host the 'Online Learning Data Institute' on the MIT campus on July 28, 2026, aimed at helping Chief Online Learning Officers transform complex data into institutional strategy. This invitation-only event will bring together industry experts to discuss topics such as rankings, benchmarking, and quality assurance.