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1 day ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
The Trump administration has taken aggressive steps to reshape higher education through executive orders, funding restrictions, and legal battles. These actions—ranging from defunding diversity programs to revoking student visas—have sparked lawsuits, protests, and financial crises at major universities. Below is a breakdown of the key developments, grouped by theme.
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1 day ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
After years of pandemic-era relief, legal battles, and shifting policies, federal student loan payments are back—and millions of borrowers are facing a harsh new reality. The Biden administration’s ambitious SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan, designed to lower monthly payments and shorten forgiveness timelines, has been blocked by federal courts, leaving many borrowers scrambling.
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2 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
The student loan system is in turmoil. Legal battles have thrown the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan—a cornerstone of President Biden’s debt relief strategy—into limbo, leaving millions of borrowers scrambling. The stakes for those pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) are even higher. As reported yesterday by Adam S.
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2 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
Since taking office in January 2025, the Trump administration has aggressively pursued sweeping reductions in federal education spending, fulfilling a long-standing conservative goal of shrinking the U.S. Department of Education. However, as programs are slashed, staff are laid off, and federal oversight dwindles, the consequences for students, teachers, and schools are becoming alarmingly clear.
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3 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, the gap between traditional education and workforce readiness has never been more apparent. High school and college graduates often leave their respective institutions armed with theoretical knowledge but lacking the concrete skills employers increasingly demand. While diplomas and degrees continue to hold value, they no longer guarantee success in the job market.
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4 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
Data has the power to revolutionize education—but only if it’s used to inform, not intimidate. Too often, schools and districts wield data as a punitive cudgel rather than a tool for improvement. The difference in approach can determine whether struggling students graduate or drop out, whether teachers feel supported or scapegoated, and whether schools foster equity or deepen disparities.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
A wave of innovation is challenging the traditional model of higher education—four-year degrees, standardized testing, and rigid curricula. Rising student debt, shifting workforce demands, and advancements in AI are forcing institutions to rethink their approach. Ed3, a decentralized collective driving the future of personalized, competency-based, and verifiable learning at the internet scale, is at the forefront of this transformation.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
The Refined Value of Degrees: How Skills-Based Hiring Is Reshaping—Not Replacing—Higher Education's Role in the Modern WorkforcePennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order in 2023 eliminating the college degree requirement for most state jobs. This decision, which follows similar actions in Utah and Maryland, (and soon followed by Georgia, Alaska and others), underscores a growing recognition that skills and experience often outweigh formal credentials.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
On March 8, 2024, the College Board faced a significant timing crisis during the administration of the SAT, leaving thousands of students and their families frustrated and scrambling for answers. The issue, which involved test-takers being cut off early or forced to reboot during the exam, has sparked outrage and raised questions about the fairness of the College Board’s response.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Scott White
Higher education institutions must rethink their strategies to stay relevant in today’s increasingly competitive landscape. As enrollment numbers dwindle, financial pressures mount and competition from alternative education options rises, many schools seek ways to differentiate themselves. Higher education institutions marketed themselves for decades as one-size-fits-all solutions, offering broad liberal arts curricula and traditional majors.
