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Education Dive
Budget & Finance
Trump’s $100K fee for H-1B visas struck down

A federal judge ruled that the fee amounted to an unlawful tax on the visa program for highly skilled workers. 

The 74
Budget & Finance
Texas Schools Say They Still Face Budget Difficulties Despite $8.5 Billion Boost

The influx of nearly $8.5 billion to Texas schools last year was not enough to stop schools from making tough cuts, district officials told state lawmakers during a Capitol hearing Monday.  School...

EdSource
Budget & Finance
Millions attend California Community Colleges. Far fewer make it to a four-year university

With more than 2.2 million students at 116 colleges, California Community Colleges is the largest higher education system in the country. In 2025, about 18% of community college students had transferred to a four-year...

EdSource
Budget & Finance
Why I switched from STEM to humanities in the middle of my college career

Spending years on one project, stuck in a lab with the same small group of people, was not how I wanted to spend my working life.

Chalkbeat
Budget & Finance
NYC school budgets won’t face cuts next year (for now) despite falling enrollment

NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels at the Education Department's Manhattan headquarters on March 5, 2026.

The 74
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Shaw, Barrera Emerge as Front-Runners in California Superintendent Race

Top Takeaways With millions of ballots still to be counted in California, Chino Valley Unified school board President Sonja Shaw has a clear lead in the state superintendent of public instruction primary with 24.9% of...

District Admin
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Department of Education threatens Jeffco schools with funding cuts over gender identity policies

Federal officials allege the district violated Title IX by allowing transgender students assigned male at birth to use girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms, share overnight accommodations with female students, and to...

Education Dive
Budget & Finance
Kent State, Colorado State and other universities turn to budget cuts

Institutions from Maryland to Oregon announced plans last month to trim spending, and sometimes eliminate jobs, as they navigate or stave off deficits.

Budget & Finance
University of Maryland lays off 84 employees amid budget pressures

The public institution is facing federal and state funding cuts in addition to higher energy costs and slowing endowment returns.

Chalkbeat
Budget & Finance
Here’s how much education funding is in Illinois’ FY27 state budget

Melina Lesus speaks during the “Wheels Up” event on Wed., May 27, 2026 in Chicago., Illinois.

Chalkbeat
Budget & Finance
Philadelphia budget deal will not restore hundreds of school staff cuts, superintendent says

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson speaks after the budget vote on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Chalkbeat
Budget & Finance
Philadelphia city council approves budget without rideshare tax for schools

Philadelphians packed a City Council session on Thursday June 4, 2026 where members voted to approve a $7 billion budget that leaves out Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed rideshare tax.

The 74
Budget & Finance
Opinion: The Lasting Appeal of Homeschooling and Why Families Continue Post-Pandemic

When schools abruptly closed their doors at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, millions of students unexpectedly started learning at home, with or without the help of Zoom lessons. Many observers...

Budget & Finance
‘Don’t budget off your hopes’: UNT president on institutional planning in a shifting world

College leaders must "confront the brutal facts" of their finances if they want to build resilience, warns University of North Texas President Harrison Keller.

EdSource
Budget & Finance
California’s next governor to tackle major education decisions

The next California governor will face major decisions about school funding, college affordability and potential changes to the California Department of Education, while voters may also elect a state schools chief with...

Budget & Finance
Hampshire College may close earlier than planned

The private Massachusetts institution’s revenue projections are coming up short, meaning it might not be able to teach its final term planned for the fall.

The 74
Budget & Finance
Oklahoma’s Schools Are Some of the Worst in the Nation. Can They Recover?

When Oklahoma’s education rankings make headlines, it’s usually not a good thing. Last year, WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked the state 50th — just above New Mexico — on a mix of criteria including test...

Education Dive
Budget & Finance
Tuition discount rate reaches 57% for private nonprofits, NACUBO says

Price cuts are getting even deeper for first-year undergraduates, while net tuition revenue has fallen, according to the organization.

EdSource
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As California cuts school counselors, one program shows what’s at stake

California is testing a peer-to-peer youth mental health pilot program to provide students with culturally affirming support and connection, while also protecting professional school counselors from budget cuts and...

The 74
Budget & Finance
Opinion: 3 to 1 in Favor — NYC Parents Weigh in on New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Earlier this month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated that she was planning to opt into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. If and when this happens, New Yorkers will be eligible to receive a dollar-for dollar...

Budget & Finance
Western Michigan University launches buyout program to ease budget

The public institution is offering early retirements to tenured faculty, as long as enough sign up to save at least $5 million. 

Chalkbeat
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These Colorado counties have very different politics. Both now offer tax relief to childcare providers.

Some childcare businesses in Adams and Douglas counties will start receiving property tax rebates in the second half of 2026.

Chalkbeat
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Help us investigate: Where do you see waste in NYC’s $45 billion school budget?

The New York City Education Department has a $45 billion budget. As city officials try to trim waste, Chalkbeat wants to hear from people in the system about where the money goes, and where the city can find savings.

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University of Cambridge-Backed Courses to Expand in Indiana High Schools via Grant Funding

Before 2024, students at Whiteland High School seeking advanced curriculum could already choose between Advanced Placement and dual credit courses. So when school officials considered adding a new curriculum backed by...

The 74
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Opinion: The Teacher Shortage Crisis Has a Hidden Solution: Invest in Mentor Teachers

When my mentor teacher, Marie Gironda, passed away earlier this year, hundreds of her former students filled the room to honor her. They came from across generations, many now professionals, parents and community...

District Admin
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Colorado schools avoid budget squeeze while voters decide future of education funding

Lawmakers have regularly balanced the state budget “on the backs of students,” public schools advocates have argued. This year, legislators took a different approach. The post Colorado schools avoid budget squeeze while...

Education Dive
Budget & Finance
California Senate passes bill that would create $12B in state research funding

If enacted, the measure would establish a foundation focused on funding research areas where the federal government has cut.

Chalkbeat
Budget & Finance
From 19 to 55 cents: IPEC hears options for a possible tax increase

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation had its second meeting on May 28 at VisionLoft in Indianapolis. The meeting largely focused on a discussion about a possible referendum in November.

Chalkbeat
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School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts.

Students head to class at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los Angeles. Public school enrollment in Los Angeles has been on a decade-long decline, leading to difficult budget choices for leaders.

Willamette Week
Budget & Finance
Portland Public Schools Faces $56 Million Budget Deficit as Superintendent Proposes 336 Layoffs

Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong presented a budget that would eliminate 336 positions across the district. The $56.3 million shortfall grew from an earlier projection of $50 million, and officials expect a $65 million deficit in 2027-28.