More From the World of K–12 Education

Education Dive
‘Professional degree’ list is expanded. But education still didn’t make the cut.

The designation comes with an increased federal student loan cap of $200,000 for graduate programs.

Education Dive
Florida state board bans undocumented students from college system

One analysis estimates that the policy could cost the 28-institution system $15 million a year in lost tuition and fee revenue. 

Chalkbeat
All Colorado school districts must now have a cellphone policy. Here’s what the 20 largest adopted.

A Colorado law passed last year required school districts to pass cellphone policies but did not mandate a ban.

Chalkbeat
What SCOTUS didn’t say about transgender athletes — and what the ruling means for schools and students

Demonstrators in support of and opposed to transgender athletes competing in women's sports gather outside the Supreme Court on Jan. 13, 2026, as the justices heard arguments in two cases challenging state bans. On...

Chalkbeat
Colorado receives funding to bring back the FAFSA completion tracker

A Colorado grant will help restore a statewide FAFSA tool.

Education Dive
Stuart Bell confirmed as University of Florida president after chaotic approval process

The former University of Alabama leader faced a delayed system-level vote and right-wing pushback over his past support for diversity efforts.