The 2027-28 FAFSA Is Open: Deadlines, Changes and How to Apply
The 2027-28 FAFSA opened on September 23, the earliest launch ever. Here’s what’s new, which deadlines matter and what you need to apply for college aid.
School Book Bans Hit a Record of Nearly 12,000, New Report Finds
PEN America counted 11,982 book bans in U.S. public schools in 2025-26, the most since it began tracking. Most happened in Florida and Texas.
Where the World’s Best Students Are Actually Choosing to Study
From MIT’s 14-year run at the top of the global rankings to Singapore’s surge in subject-specific excellence, here’s how the world’s leading study destinations actually compare heading into 2026-2027 applications.
The World’s Biggest Scholarships Are Open Right Now — Here’s Where to Look
From Fulbright to Chevening to the Commonwealth Scholarships, dozens of fully-funded programs are open right now for the 2026-2027 academic year, covering tuition, housing, and travel for students willing to look beyond their home country.
Student Loan Borrowers Have Until Sept. 30 for a Rate Cut
Federal student loan borrowers who enroll in autopay by September 30 qualify for a temporary 1-percentage-point interest rate reduction through mid-2028.
NYC Schools Ban AI for 600,000 Students Through 8th Grade
New York City is banning generative AI tools for nearly 600,000 public school students from pre-K through eighth grade, starting this school year.
Feds Issue New Guidance on Classroom Tech and Screen Time
The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance urging schools to judge classroom technology by learning outcomes, not screen time alone.
Boston Colleges Launch New “AI Native” Majors Amid Job Fears
Several Boston-area colleges are launching new majors designed to make graduates “AI natives,” as students worry AI is already reshaping entry-level jobs.
College Costs Jump 10% to $34,019 for the 2025-26 School Year
Family college spending rose 10% to $34,019 in 2025-26, according to a new Sallie Mae report, as new federal loan caps reshape how families pay.
ClassDojo’s New Canva-Powered Tools Are Making School Newsletters Actually Get Read
ClassDojo has partnered with Canva Education to launch schoolwide communication tools, helping districts create visual newsletters and reach families across email, text, and voice — free for the 2026–27 school year.
