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Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion
Students wait outside a classroom at Valencia High School in Santa Clarita. Credit: Jae C. Hong / AP Photo Top […]
January 10, 2026
Amid federal threats, UC and CSU get ‘critical’ support in Newsom’s proposed budget
Students walk in front of the library at the University of California, San Diego. Credit: Michael Ho Wai Lee / […]
January 10, 2026
How Students Are Paying for College in 2026: Why 88% of Students Are Turning to Scholarships
Thank you for subscribing! As the 2026-27 academic year approaches, the landscape of college financing continues to shift. Between legislative […]
January 9, 2026
The Retention Disconnect: What Adult Learners Need — and What Institutions Miss
New research from UPCEA and Collegis Education reveals a growing misalignment between how institutions approach retention and what adult learners […]
January 9, 2026
Collegiality and competition in German Centres of Excellence
by Lautaro Vilches Collegiality, although threatened by increasing competitive pressures and described as a slippery and elastic concept, remains a […]
January 9, 2026
Are Schools Underestimating How Badly the Pandemic Hurt Older K-12 Students?
During the pandemic, Lauren Bauer’s second grader attended a learning pod, a small group of students organized by parents outside […]
January 9, 2026
California, four other states sue Trump administration over frozen welfare funds
Gladys Gonzalez teaches children at her small family child care home in Chula Vista, California. Photo Courtesy of Gladys Gonzalez […]
January 9, 2026
After years of volatility, Newsom previews a stable budget year for California schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom, above right, speaks during his final State of the State address on Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento. […]
January 9, 2026
What’s Ahead in Higher Ed? 10 Trends to Watch in 2026
Higher education is entering 2026 in a period defined by rapid change, mounting pressure, and meaningful opportunity. Institutions are being […]
January 8, 2026