Education Funding

Hawkeye Community College to lead Iowa STRONG Workforce Pell push

Iowa STRONG grant funds will also support wage-record reporting and statewide outcomes data.

Strada's $25M HBCU bet started with listening, not a program to fund

Strada Education Foundation invested $25M in HBCUs by listening first, then building flexible scholarships for work-based learning that institutions direct to…

Workforce Pell will cover 8- to 15-week trades programs starting in July 2026

A new Education Department rule opens Pell Grants to short workforce credentials, with tight completion and job-placement metrics that will reshape how employer

Back-to-school IT teams are buying EdTech in a market where half the funding sits with 10 firms

New Market Pitch data shows EdTech capital is concentrated, even as K-12 operators wrestle with device handouts, identity, and classroom workflows.

Higher Ed's Seed Round: How Universities Decide Which Programs to Build

Universities evaluate new program launches through market research, financial modeling, and stress-tested enrollment projections rather than intuition alone.

Just Thinking… About Federal Funds, Student Support, and the Future of Education with Eric Reaves

As conversations around the future of the U.S. Department of Education continue to intensify, educators and federal program leaders are facing mounting uncertainty about how federal funds will be managed, distributed, and regulated. At the same time, schools serving historically underserved students remain heavily reliant on programs like Title I and other federally supported initiatives…

Just Thinking… About How Rapid Shifts in AI and Policy Are Elevating the Need for Educator Advocacy in Texas Schools

Schools today are navigating a whirlwind of change, from new expectations in the job market to the growing influence of AI and the constant push to rethink accountability. That’s why conversations about educator advocacy matter so much right now. Texas, for example, ranks among the lowest ten states in per-pupil funding—even while boasting the seventh-strongest…

Shaping the World of Education: The Broadband Industry’s Impact on Academia, Part 1

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Chuck Girt, Chief Technology Officer at FiberLight, to explore how broadband innovation is shaping the future of education. As schools embrace 1:1 devices, cloud-based curriculum, and even emerging AI-driven learning tools, their networks are under more pressure than ever….

Debt-Free and Results-First: ACE Is Rewriting the Rules of Higher Ed

As student loan debt surpasses $1.7 trillion nationwide, cracks in the traditional higher education model are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Meanwhile, the American College of Education is quietly operating with an approach that flies in the face of convention, where 85% of its students graduate debt-free. What does it take to build a…

The New Formula for Workforce and Talent Development: Inclusive Partnerships, Braided Funding, and Career-Aligned Training

Across the country, workforce development systems are under pressure to deliver better outcomes in an economy that demands speed, flexibility, and equity. Traditional pathways, such as community college without clear career prospects, no longer serve enough people well. A report by the Center for Community College Student Engagement found that 42 percent of community…

Can a Docuseries Change the Way Communities Think About School Infrastructure Reform?

Media campaigns are shifting how voters perceive the urgency of crumbling classrooms and aging school facilities

Will the New Education R&D Bill Spark the Innovation Schools Desperately Need?

Federal lawmakers propose a DARPA-style research hub to fund breakthrough education innovations that traditional funding mechanisms have left behind

How School Districts Can Pay Vendors Based on Student Outcomes

School districts are rethinking vendor payments to align spending with actual improvements in student learning

Funding Crisis Hits California’s Rural Schools: Advocates Call for Action Now!

Hundreds of California districts brace for funding cuts as a decades-old timber revenue program faces an uncertain future

DisruptED in the D: The Power of Black Leadership with Dwan Dandridge (Ep. 1)

Black-led organizations in Detroit are reshaping the city's future despite facing significant barriers to funding and resources

Just Thinking… About the Unique Needs of Small School Districts

Small and rural California districts face limited resources and staffing shortages, and a new report calls for solutions tailored to their distinct needs

Equitable Funding, Community Involvement, and AI Solutions Can Help Overcome Educational Inequities

Strategic investments in underserved schools, community partnerships, and emerging technologies are narrowing achievement gaps for vulnerable student population

Bullying, Suicide, and Society The Unseen Crisis in K-12 Education

School bullying claims more young lives than media attention suggests, revealing a systemic crisis that extends far beyond headline-grabbing cases

Bold Measures are Needed to Improve Investment in Higher Education

The higher education sector faces mounting pressure to reimagine funding models or risk falling behind in a rapidly transforming landscape

Just Thinking: Effective Grant Management in Education with Cory Green

A Texas Education Agency official shares nearly three decades of insight on overseeing state and federal grants, compliance, clean audits and regulatory change.

The Dark Side of School Funding: Where Does the Money Really Go?

Strategic planning, not quick fixes, must guide how schools invest billions in security infrastructure

School-Based Clinics Are Revolutionizing Healthcare on Campuses, Providing Wider Access to Health Services

Most schools lack mental health services, leaving students without critical support when they need it most