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Helicopter parenting has found a new home on Facebook, where parents of college students join groups to monitor campus life. While meant to offer support, these online spaces often blur boundaries, leaving students struggling for independence and parents clinging to control.
Union officials report that the U.S. Education Department has dismantled its special education office following widespread layoffs caused by the ongoing government shutdown. The move has raised serious concerns about support for students with disabilities and the future of federally mandated education programs.
A Cambridge graduate lost her life after delaying cancer treatment, influenced by her mother’s anti-vaccine views that fueled mistrust in medical advice. The case has reignited debate over the dangers of misinformation, highlighting how skepticism toward science can have devastating, real-world consequences for patients and families.
Republican lawmakers are focusing on the consulting firms and contractors that quietly influence rising tuition fees. They argue these behind-the-scenes players inflate costs for students and families, fueling debates over transparency, accountability, and the real forces shaping America’s higher education expenses.
The University of Michigan unveils its Year of Life-Changing Education initiative, spotlighting the real impact of transformative learning. Through stories, events, and experiences, the campaign aims to show—not just tell—how education empowers lives, drives innovation, and shapes future leaders across diverse communities and disciplines.
