Higher Ed Dive Natalie Schwartz January 23, 2025 The final data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center comes a week after the group retracted preliminary findings showing a decline. Dive Brief: Enrollment of first-year students grew 5.5% in fall 2024 compared to the year before, representing an increase of about 130,000 students, according to a final tally from […]
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U.S. Department of Education January 23, 2025 Team of senior-level political appointees named who will support implementation of President Trump’s vision to empower parents in their children’s education and restore focus on teaching the knowledge and skills students need to succeed. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education today announced a team of senior-level political […]
Read MoreInside Higher Ed Katherine Knott January 23, 2025 The acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday rescinded guidance that prevented immigration arrests at schools, churches and colleges. Since 1993, federal policy has barred immigration enforcement actions near or at these so-called sensitive areas. The decision to end the policy comes as the Trump administration is […]
Read MoreInside Higher Ed Jessica Blake January 23, 2025 The executive order doesn’t have an immediate impact on DEI programs at colleges and universities, but experts worry about a chilling effect. One of President Donald Trump’s latest executive orders aims to end “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion policies and could upend programs that support underrepresented groups […]
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