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Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Discrimination doesn’t have to be intentional to cause harm. That’s the principle the federal government has long used to investigate and remedy disparities based on race, color or national origin in education and other programs receiving federal funds. But no longer, according to a new rule Attorney General Pam Bondi posted earlier this week.  The regulation does not “sufficiently serve the public interest” and violates President Trump’s executive order about promoting meritocracy, she wrote. The law, she said, “promises that people are treated as individuals,…

Federal payments to rural schools that lapsed more than a year ago are on track to resume—but they’d only be guaranteed through 2026, and they may come too late for some schools to reverse cuts they made during the delay.The U.S. House on Dec. 9 approved the Secure Rural Schools Act of 2025 and sent it to President Donald Trump, who’s expected to sign it soon. The latest iteration of the program allocates roughly $250 million in annual formula funds—as well as two years of back pay—for counties to pay for road improvements and help school districts that lose revenue…

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade on Thursday advanced 18 bills seeking to protect children and teens online, including the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA 2.0.  The proposals approved during the markup session now go to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee and, if approved there, to the House floor.  Despite the subcommittee passing all 18 bills, Democratic subcommittee members expressed concern over a preemption clause — especially as…

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The fields of information technology (IT) and computer science (CS) offer diverse careers and positions for qualified professionals to consider. For these roles, a graduate-level proficiency may be preferred, along with relevant industry certifications. Understanding the type of computer science career path that most interests you may help you determine if pursuing advanced education and applying for jobs that require a master’s degree in computer science are professional steps that align with your broader goals.  Understanding the Value of a Master’s in Computer Science A master’s degree in computer science is a graduate-level program that provides students with the opportunity…

Shenandoah University student Zoe Star ’24, ’26 recently presented at the 16th Annual International Academy of Physician Associate Educators (IAPAE) Conference in Pretoria, South Africa, as part of the ongoing research she’s conducting as a second-year student in Shenandoah’s physician assistant studies program. Star’s presentation, “The Association Between Time Management and Perceived Success in PA Students With and Without Prior Collegiate Athletic Experience,” took place at the Future Africa Campus at the University of Pretoria, where the IAPAE Annual Conference was held from Oct. 29-31.  The IAPAE Annual Conference brings together physician assistants and PA analogues from all over the…

There is great satisfaction to be found in supporting students through educational services and opportunities. Educational leadership may expand this impact but involves a distinct set of skills, learning theories, and models of educational transformation. Many graduate-level options explore new possibilities in educational leadership. Each option brings something unique to the table, and each may offer the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the educational landscape. The master of education (MEd) could be compelling due to its focus on practical application, revealing fascinating insights that could influence educational professionals’ work with schools, districts, or even government agencies. The MEd…

When Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns invited senior art student Paige Coleman to design his 2025 holiday card, she knew she wanted to honor the University’s history in a way that felt playful and familiar. The front of President Mearns and his wife Jennifer’s holiday card was designed by School of Art student Paige Coleman. Her final illustration places two of Ball State’s best-known landmarks—Shafer Bell Tower and the Frog Baby Fountain—inside a glowing Ball Mason jar snow globe, a nod to the Ball brothers whose glass company and philanthropy helped found the University. “It started with looking…

The LMS As A Scaffold For Clients With ADHD A lot of therapists have all been there. You spend a powerful session co-creating a brilliant plan with your client with ADHD, a new morning routine, a task management system, a mindfulness practice. They leave motivated. Then, next week, they arrive frustrated. “I lost the worksheet,” “I forgot the steps,” or the classic, “I just couldn’t get started.” This isn’t a lack of willingness; it’s a mismatch between our tools and the neurology of the ADHD brain. Executive functions, the cognitive processes that act as our CEO, are often inconsistent. Working…

College application volume through the Common App has risen by nearly 94% since 2020 with over 10 million applications submitted in the 2024-25 cycle. Following this increased competitiveness, more college-bound seniors than ever are taking strategic advantage of the early application rounds, which can be a win-win for both students and colleges. For colleges, with daunting numbers of applications to review, getting a portion of the applications in and read before the New Year helps spread the workload over more months in a constricted schedule. It also helps colleges shape their incoming classes, knowing that a portion of the class…