education-policy

Can—and Should—Honor Codes Survive in the AI Age? Emma Whitford Mon, 06/22/2026 - 03:00 AM Experts agree that honor codes are not working like they used to. How they should be reformed—and whether it’s worth reforming them—is up for debate. Byline(s) Emma Whitford

The Spencer Foundation Research-Practice Partnerships Grant 2026 is a major funding opportunity for researchers, educators, policymakers, community organizations, universities, school systems, and other stakeholders working together to improve education through evidence-based research. Designed to strengthen long-term collaboration between academic researchers and education practitioners, the Res…

In today's dynamic and highly competitive labor market, intrapreneurship has emerged as a key driver of organizational innovation and sustainability. Universities play a crucial role in fostering the development of intrapreneurial profiles, particularly through the enhancement of soft skills among students. However, existing research has largely relied on net-effect approaches, overlooking the co…

Amid UK government proposals for a ban, experts discuss what other activities might really serve children well When a Lancashire schoolgirl was asked what she would do if the proposed social media ban for under-16s came into effect, her answer hit a national nerve: “Stare at a wall,” she deadpanned. The clip went viral, not least because it distilled a question many parents have been asking thems…

IntroductionTeacher induction programs are essential for supporting novice educators, reducing attrition, and promoting sustainable professional development. Yet, available evaluation instruments often rely solely on quantitative indicators, overlooking contextual and pedagogical dimensions that are central to effective induction. This study addresses that gap by designing and content-validating …

Education secretary cites admissions data for England since tax imposed showing falling applications to state sector Adding VAT to private school fees has failed to trigger an exodus of pupils into the state sector despite widespread speculation that it would, the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has said. The Labour government applied 20% VAT to private school fees from the start of 2025…

Three decades after the Friedmans predicted how universal school choice would reshape the education playing field, we now can see if they were right The post Who Wins, Who Loses—Revisited appeared first on Education Next .

The Education Department is transferring oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies.

Erika Bucciantini, a doctoral student of public policy, is the 2026 recipient of the UMBC Bernard L. Berkowitz Memorial Award for public service. She follows Magaly Lizama Hernandez ’26, psychology, the inaugural recipient.

The L.A. County Board of Education overruled LAUSD in a 5-2 vote, allowing Green Dot Public Schools to keep managing Locke High School in Watts.

Using collegiate sports during the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study, Professor of Education Policy Studies Leah P. Hollis explored how organizations can strengthen accountability and ethical decision-making when facing intense pressure.

Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studying University students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in effect bar thousands of young people from higher education. Under one proposal being discussed by ministers, a pass in GCSE English would become the national thre…

Universities Hiring Student Expression Specialists Emma Whitford Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM The new staff members will focus on creating, explaining and enforcing college speech policies following years of escalating campus protest activity. Byline(s) Emma Whitford

This study examines Bourdieu's theory of capital within the context of traditional elite institutions in the UK, highlighting how capital can both divide and empower. Focusing on Black and White undergraduate perceptions of race, racism, and racial inclusion at a Northeast elite institution, the study reveals how Whiteness is constituted and legitimized through symbolic capital. In doing so, it e…

IntroductionThe achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4; Quality Education) is vital for global educational development. However, evidence on university students' knowledge, views, and understanding of SDG 4 remains scattered. This systematic review aimed to synthesize quantitative evidence on SDG 4 literacy among university students, including measurement approaches, construct defin…

The technologization of higher education has advanced unevenly among national systems, and research gaps persist on the mechanisms by which this transformation is institutionalized in the formal academic offer. In this framework, this study analyzes the evolution of the modalities of academic offer in Ecuadorian higher education over three consecutive time periods. To this end, a database of 8,71…

Borrowers face stricter payment timelines after Biden-era Save repayment plan was ended by Donald Trump The American student loan repayment system is set to undergo a significant overhaul next month, changing the way millions of borrowers pay off their debt. The series of changes, which take effect 1 July, are a result of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was signed last …

Amid declining test scores, the country has pivoted away from screens and invested in back-to-basics school materials.

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AimThis study aimed to determine the effect of a nursing education course based on the cooperative learning model on the creative thinking disposition and self-regulated learning skills of students preparing to provide patient education.MethodsThis was a quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-post-test design. The study sample included 91 third-year students enrolled in the Education i…