Education The Hidden Cost of "Zombie" Programs: Why Curricular Pruning is a Strategic Imperative October 17, 2026 Jia Lissa In the hallowed halls of higher education, few phrases trigger as much administrative resistance as "program discontinuation." When institutional leaders propose shuttering low-enrollment certificate programs—especially those that appear to cost…
Education Federal Crackdown: Trump Administration Proposes Revoking Tax-Exempt Status for Schools with Race-Based Programs September 6, 2026 Jia Lissa In a move that promises to reshape the landscape of American higher education and K–12 private schooling, the Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping new proposal that would strip 501(c)(3)…
Politics Strengthening Indonesia’s Social Safety Net: Kemensos and Bappenas Align Strategies on Disaster Response and Welfare Programs August 27, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman JAKARTA – In a strategic move to synchronize national development goals with frontline social services, the Deputy Minister of Social Affairs (Wamensos), Agus Jabo Priyono, held a high-level consultative meeting…
Education New Policy Barriers: Iowa Districts Affirm Restrictions on Undocumented Students in CTE Programs July 19, 2026 Asro In an escalating conflict between federal mandates and local educational access, the Iowa Department of Education has directed school districts and community colleges to confirm their compliance with a restrictive…
