Religious Education Lost at the Supreme Court. But It’s Winning Everywhere Else.
The court rejected a religious charter school, but conservatives may get much of what they want in a school voucher program that passed the House this week.
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Harvard v Trump: takeaways from university’s legal battle over international student ban
Ivy League school condemns Trump officials’ ‘blatant violation’ of constitution and ‘retribution’ in 72-page lawsuit
US university scholars and international students: are you considering working or studying elsewhere?
Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would ban the institution from enrolling...
¿Cómo puede el gobierno de EE. UU. impedir que Harvard inscriba a estudiantes internacionales?
El gobierno de Trump está recurriendo a una oscura palanca burocrática para detener a la universidad, la última de una serie de medidas agresivas.
‘Leap Together’: Kermit the Frog Gives a Graduation Speech
The cheery muppet donned a tiny cap and gown to inspire students at the University of Maryland. “Life is like a movie. Write your own ending,” he said.
Harvard University sues Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
Ivy league school calls administration’s decision unconstitutional retaliation for defying White House’s demands
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Harvard University on Friday sued the Trump administration over its abrupt ban the day before on enrolling foreign students.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has accused Columbia University of violating civil rights laws, while overseas...
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Move to Bar International Students
Less than 24 hours earlier, the Trump administration had said it would block current and future international students from attending the university.
Belgium’s future queen caught up in Harvard foreign student ban
Princess Elisabeth has completed her first year but Trump administration’s crackdown may jeopardise her studies
Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old future queen of Belgium, has just completed her first year at Harvard University but the ban imposed by Donald Trump’s administration on foreign students studying there could jeopardise her continued attendance.
The US president’s administration...
Republicans Harness Tax Code to Punish Trump’s Political Nemeses
Immigrants and wealthy universities, as well as foreign companies, would see higher taxes under the House-passed bill.
In Attacks on Harvard, Chinese See Yet Another Reason to Write Off the U.S.
Beyond the shock for students, President Trump’s moves against higher education are being seen in China as a blow to one of the last admirable American institutions.
Columbia Violated Jewish Students’ Civil Rights, Trump Administration Finds
The university has previously been the target of more $400 million in federal funding cuts.
Shock at Harvard After Government Says International Students Must Go
Fear and confusion mounted quickly on Thursday as international students, who make up more than a quarter of the university’s enrollment, sought clarity or reassurance.
How Can the Government Stop Harvard From Enrolling International Students?
The Trump administration is relying on an obscure bureaucratic lever to stop the school, the latest in a series of aggressive moves.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Arresting International Students or Revoking Visas
Judge Jeffrey White of the Northern District of California provided temporary relief to some international students while a legal battle continues.
Venezuelan Man Is Arrested After Posing as a High School Student in Ohio
A 24-year-old has been charged with forgery after enrolling in an Ohio high school as a 16-year-old student, the federal authorities said.
Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise
But health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.
Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
The move was a major escalation in the administration’s efforts to pressure the college to fall in line with President Trump’s demands.
Native Tribes Sue U.S. Over Abuse and Deaths at Boarding Schools
A class-action lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania argues that Native tribes have never been compensated for the child abuse or for money taken from tribal trust funds to operate the schools.
Divided Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Religious Charter School in Oklahoma
In a 4-to-4 decision, the court upheld a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that blocked the school.
Teachers and doctors to get 4% pay rise as ministers reveal pay increases across public sector – UK politics live
All members of the senior civil service should receive a 3.25% rise, the government says
The Conservatives are taking the credit for the near-50% fall in net migration. They say it is the changes to visa rules that they introduced that brought the numbers down.
This is from Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary.
Net migration has halved – dropped by 430,000 – in 2024 compared to 2023
This is...
Teachers and doctors in England to receive 4% pay rise, ministers announce
Other NHS workers to get 3.6% increase in government’s latest review of public sector pay
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Teachers and doctors in England will receive a 4% pay rise, and other NHS workers a 3.6% rise, ministers have announced after the latest review of public sector pay.
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UK government urged to introduce GCSE in Ukrainian for child refugees
Children’s commissioner joins Kyiv in asking DfE to create new qualification to cope with ‘immense upheaval’ of fleeing war
The children’s commissioner has joined Kyiv in lobbying the UK government to introduce a new GCSE in Ukrainian to help child refugees cope with the “immense upheaval” of fleeing war in their country.
In December, the Guardian revealed that Ukraine was “deeply...