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Higher Education Inquirer : Higher Education Without Illusions
In 2025, the landscape of higher education is dominated by contradictions, crises, and the relentless churn of what might be […]
December 29, 2025
What six California college students learned in 2025
Top row, from left: Alex Sanchez, Cal State LA; Rylee Jue, Cal State Monterey Bay; Veronica Zaragoza, Cal Poly Humboldt. […]
December 29, 2025
From classrooms to Sacramento: The education stories that defined 2025
Credit: Andrew Reed / EdSource From classrooms and college campuses to Sacramento, EdSource spent 2025 reporting on the issues shaping […]
December 29, 2025
Legal battle continues over whether parents have right to know student is transgender
Parents’ rights supporters attend a rally in Simi Valley on Sept. 26, 2023, the night before a Republican presidential primary […]
December 29, 2025
Charter schools: A lifeline for special needs students
With the support she received at a hybrid charter school, the author’s daughter thrived in high school and has just […]
December 29, 2025
South University 2026 — A University at a Crossroads
Founded in 1899, South University has long presented itself as a student-centered institution, offering a broad array of undergraduate and […]
December 28, 2025
Bari Weiss, UATX, and the Corporate Rewriting of “Free Speech”
Bari Weiss has built a powerful public identity as a defender of free speech against institutional conformity. From elite universities […]
December 27, 2025
Stephen Ashley’s Gift and the Reputational Laundering of Elite Wealth
In December 2025, Cornell University announced a $55 million gift from alumnus Stephen B. Ashley to endow the newly named […]
December 27, 2025
Don’t Panic! It’s Not Too Late to Plan Your Future After High School
Thank you for subscribing! The college application season can feel like a high-speed train, and if you aren’t on board […]
December 26, 2025