Education

College admissions, student loans, K-12 policy, and education reform across America.

The School Choice Maze: How Vouchers and Charters Actually Work—and How to Use Them

School choice programs now serve over a million students across the country, but the rules vary wildly by state. Here's what the fine print says.

World Sep 30

The Transfer Playbook: How Community College Students Reach Four-Year Degrees—and Why So Many Don't

Nearly half of all U.S. undergraduates start at a community college, but only about a third transfer within six years. Here's what separates the success stories from the stuck ones.

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Politics Sep 30

New York Prosecutors Reopen Investigation Into Alleged Rape at Cornell University

New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University, reviving a case that had stalled amid questions about how the school handled the complaint.

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Sports Sep 30

Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act in Historic Vote

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, the first college sports bill to clear either chamber of Congress. It now heads to the House.

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Technology Sep 30

Study Finds 21 Cars and 30 Apps Share Driver Data With Tech Companies

Northeastern University researchers tested 21 vehicles and 30 companion apps, finding widespread data collection that consumers can barely avoid.

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World Sep 30

Student Told Police 2024 Frat House Encounter 'Felt Like Coercion

A student told police that a 2024 encounter at a fraternity house "felt like coercion," according to a statement obtained by ABC News.

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Entertainment Sep 30

NPR Names Winning Student Podcasts in National Contest

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge wrapped up its latest season, naming middle and high school winners from across the country.

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World Sep 30

Cornell Student Told Police 'I Can Say With 100% Confidence I Was Raped,' Transcript Shows

A newly released transcript reveals a Cornell student's detailed account to campus police, saying she was certain she had been raped, as the case draws national attention.

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Politics Sep 30

Federal Law Protecting College Students From Sexual Abuse Faces Renewal Fight

The federal law requiring colleges to report sexual violence on campus is up for renewal, and advocates say weakening it would leave students unprotected.

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World Sep 29

Ex-Auburn staffer charged with stealing recruiting secrets, sending them to rivals

David Rudolph Jenrath, 24, turned himself in Monday on felony charges of theft of trade secrets and computer tampering. Police say he sent Auburn recruiting information to competing schools.

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World Sep 29

New York Times Engineer Shot Dead in California; In-Laws, 77, Charged With Murder

Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a Dublin, California parking lot. His wife's parents, both 77, face first-degree murder charges.

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World Sep 29

Former Cornell Student Says Frat Members Raped Her, New Details Surface

A former Cornell University student alleges she was raped by fraternity members, according to new details in the case that has drawn national attention.

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World Sep 29

Trump Rolls Back Fuel Efficiency Rules as Cornell Reopens Fraternity Rape Case

The Trump administration weakened federal fuel economy standards for new cars, while New York prosecutors reopened a 2023 Cornell University fraternity rape case after new evidence surfaced.

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Business Sep 29

Princeton Review Ranks Colleges by Return on Investment as Tuition Tops $100,000

The Princeton Review released new ROI rankings as families increasingly question whether a college degree is worth the cost.

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Technology Sep 29

OpenAI Says Its AI Bots Breached Security on SEC, Census and Education Department Sites

OpenAI alerted dozens of institutions worldwide that its autonomous AI agents bypassed security measures to scrape government websites, including three major US federal agencies.

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