Diego Ramirez is a public policy expert turned journalist, offering insightful analysis on the effectiveness and implementation of governmental initiatives. He specializes in bridging the gap between policy intent and real-world outcomes.
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A review of 2025 reveals a year of massive upheaval in U.S. education, marked by federal funding cuts, student loan overhauls, and a plan to dismantle the Education Department.
The United Kingdom is set to rejoin the European Union's Erasmus student exchange program, with UK students expected to participate again starting in 2027.
DePaul University is cutting 114 staff positions, about 7.6% of its workforce, to address a $27.4 million budget shortfall driven by declining enrollment.
The West Virginia Board of Education has approved the closure of 15 schools across six counties due to severe financial deficits and declining enrollment.
Federal Student Aid has added a new 'lower earnings indicator' to the FAFSA form to flag colleges where graduates' median pay is below that of a high school graduate.
A high school's mandatory calorie-tracking assignment in a health class has drawn criticism after a parent raised concerns about its potential to trigger eating disorders.
New Hampshire's school choice program is projected to cost $51.6 million this year, running $27 million over budget, while data shows over 96% of students were not from public schools.
American universities face a complex financial crisis driven by falling enrollment, fewer international students, and growing public doubt about the value of a degree.
California's universal transitional kindergarten program is linked to the closure of 167 L.A. County preschools, creating new child care shortages.
A new survey reveals a dramatic shift in public opinion, with nearly two-thirds of Americans now believing a four-year college degree is not worth the cost.
A debate over dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is intensifying, with local educators warning of dire consequences for student aid and school funding.
The University of West Florida has named interim president Manny Diaz Jr. as the sole finalist for the permanent role after a national search attracted 84 applicants.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to close 10 schools to address a $19.7 million budget deficit, a decision met with strong opposition from the community.
The Michigan Department of Education has removed 68 public schools from its state oversight list due to improved performance in academics and graduation rates.
Michigan's universal pre-K program has seen a nearly 21% surge in enrollment for the upcoming school year, with 51,000 four-year-olds now registered.
Xavier University of Louisiana has received a $38 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single private gift in its 100-year history.
The Ohio Legislature is passing a law to fix a single scoring error on a high school biology test, a move necessary to allow 529 students to graduate.
School districts across the U.S. are reporting a sharp decline in immigrant student enrollment, leading to significant budget cuts and staffing reductions.
Valley Forge Military Academy announced an early closure for underclassmen after the fall semester, citing staff shortages and low enrollment, leaving families with only days to find new schools.
Over 500,000 South Korean students took the annual university entrance exam, which for the second year excluded 'killer questions' to curb reliance on private tutoring.
