Category: College Planning Scholarships
Amid Cancellations and Legal Fights, Trump Admin. Awards New Mental Health Grants
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday announced 65 new grant awards to boost school mental health services, the latest […]
December 11, 2025
Family Can’t Help Pay for College? No Problem: Your DIY Guide to Paying for College on Your Own
Thank you for subscribing! For many high school students, planning for college involves a conversation about family contributions. But for […]
December 11, 2025
How a Podcast Gives Newcomer Students a Platform, and a Path to Belonging
When Jehibert Valderrama Hidalgo moved from Venezuela to the United States in 2024, he thought his new high school would […]
December 11, 2025
How a Podcast Gives Newcomer Students a Platform, and a Path to Belonging
When Jehibert Valderrama Hidalgo moved from Venezuela to the United States in 2024, he thought his new high school would […]
December 11, 2025
How This District Teaches Bilingual Students With Dyslexia
In Texas’ Brownsville Independent school district, the vast majority of the 35,000 students are Hispanic, many are bilingual, and some […]
December 11, 2025
Higher EDge Conference Boosts Partnerships for Workforce Readiness – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Austin, Texas – More than 500 people attended the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s annual conference this week as Texas continues to foster partnerships for student success […]
December 11, 2025
Trump Admin. Accuses Minneapolis Schools of Racism in Protecting Minority Teachers
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against Minneapolis Public Schools, accusing Minnesota’s third-largest district of providing discriminatory protections […]
December 11, 2025
How Much Does College Cost? Data Shows Your List Drives It
The biggest factor in what families ultimately pay for college isn’t an unpredictable financial-aid formula. It’s the composition of a […]
December 11, 2025
The Enemy of Smart, Strategic Spending Decisions in K-12 Districts: Leadership Churn
Many school districts struggle to think beyond immediate needs—the latest batch of test scores, the ongoing budget crunch—when crafting spending […]
December 11, 2025