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by Jeni Hebert-Beirne, The Hechinger Report December 22, 2025 It started with Harvard University. Then Notre Dame, Cornell, Ohio State University and the University of Michigan.  Colleges are racing to close or rename their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices, which serve as the institutional infrastructure to ensure fair opportunity and conditions for all. The pace is disorienting and getting worse: since last January, 181 colleges in all.   Often this comes with a formal announcement via mass email, whispering a watered-down name change that implies: “There is nothing to see here. The work will remain the same.” But renaming the…

You are here: Home / Scholarships / Sara Garrett Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: February 16, 2026) December 21, 2025 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team Who Can Apply: Must be a graduating senior female varsity basketball player from Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri; Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited junior college, college, or university; Must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0; Must have demonstrated participation in activities in school and the community; Must have personal qualities of being a caring, compassionate person who supports and helps others; a leader with a commitment to excellence; and…

You are here: Home / Scholarships / Brandon Gieselman Memorial 4-H and FFA Scholarship (Deadline: February 16, 2026) December 21, 2025 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team Who Can Apply: Must be a graduating high school senior or college student with membership in a Lafayette County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter; Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited junior college, college, or university; Must have demonstrated academic excellence; Must have demonstrated financial need. Submission: Transcripts showing grades from Fall Semester 2025. Any applications submitted with transcripts omitting Fall Semester 2025 will not be considered. Deadline: February 16, 2026 Amount:…

Why Learning Strategies Matter Today Learning today is very different from what it was in the past. We are always surrounded by new information, tools, and expectations in school, at work, or in our personal growth. This is why learning strategies are important, because they are the methods and techniques we use to understand, remember, and apply new information. Why do they matter, though? In the workplace, strong learning strategies are essential. Many industries change quickly, and employees need to keep up with new skills and technologies. So, knowing how to learn effectively can make this process more straightforward and…

You are here: Home / Scholarships / 2026 Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: May 1, 2026) December 21, 2025 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team Who Can Apply: In 2004, the automotive hobby lost an incredible man. Elliott “Chip” Miller passed away from a rare and horrible disease, Amyloidosis. Chip co-founded Carlisle Events and spent his life building some of the world’s greatest car shows. These events bring automotive enthusiasts from around the world together each year. It would be impossible to calculate Chip’s contribution to the automotive hobby but one thing is certain; his passion was second to none and continues to inspire…

Making Digital Content Accessible To Every Learner Making digital learning content accessible means designing it so all students, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive challenges, can engage fully and equally. It’s not just about ticking boxes for compliance. It’s about building inclusive experiences where every learner has a fair chance to succeed. This article explores simple, practical ways to make your online learning content more accessible and why it matters more than ever. Tips To Make Digital Content Accessible Creating accessible online learning content doesn’t have to be complicated. By following a few simple guidelines, you can make…

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Sleep is a rare commodity at Lindsay Crain’s house. Most nights, she and her husband are up dozens of times, tending to their daughter’s seizures. The 16-year-old flails her arms, thrashes and kicks — sometimes for hours. But these days, that’s not the only thing keeping Crain awake. The Culver City mother worries about how President Donald Trump’s myriad budget cuts could strip their daughter of services she needs to go to school,…

You are here: Home / Scholarships / 1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship 2026 (Deadline: July 6, 2026) December 21, 2025 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team Who Can Apply: My brother, Patrick Copney, had a deep love for music and art. His passionate legacy is carried on through this scholarship, which helps support first-generation students from low-income homes. As a low-income, first-generation college student myself, I understand the importance of encouraging the next generation of students to pursue their education in Music and the Arts. The 1st Generation People of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Art Scholarship…

Join our zero2eight Substack community for more discussion about the latest news in early care and education. Sign up now. A state Senate panel advanced a bill Monday that would expand New Jersey’s family leave law to businesses with at least 15 workers, a change from the current threshold of 30 employees. The bill has seen some changes since it passed the Assembly in February. It had initially lowered the worker threshold to five, to widespread criticism from the business community. Business groups remain opposed, saying that encompassing businesses with fewer than 30 employees would deter hiring and potentially force small businesses to…

You are here: Home / Scholarships / Mary K. Axtell Trust Scholarship 2026 (Deadline: February 16, 2026) December 20, 2025 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team Who Can Apply: Must be a resident of Carroll County or Ray County; Must be a graduating senior or past graduate from a public high school serving residents of Carroll County or Ray County; Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at any accredited junior college, college or university or certification from an accredited technical school. Preference may be given to those pursuing agriculture related degrees. Submission: Transcripts showing grades from Fall Semester 2025. Any applications…