Academic Freedom Under Fire: Universities Restrict Faculty Speech and Face Legal Challenges
Vanderbilt’s Board Declares War Against Academic Freedom sara.custer@in… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM A new policy punishes faculty for speech the trustees deem strays from the core...
Multiple institutions are implementing policies that limit faculty expression on campus, prompting legal action and raising concerns about intellectual freedom in higher education. This trend reflects broader tensions between institutional governance and academic rights that EdTech professionals should monitor as it affects digital learning environments and faculty-led innovation.
Higher Ed Enrollment Reaches Plateau as Fall 2026 Approaches with Mixed Results
Where Enrollment Stands as Fall 2026 Approaches Johanna Alonso Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Although six in 10 enrollment leaders said their c...
AI Detection Tools Banned; Universities Seek New Approaches to Academic Integrity
AI Detectors Are Out, New Assessments Are In kathryn.palmer… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM A growing number of universities have prohibited AI...
K-12 Funding Crisis: Major Districts Navigate Budget Shortfalls and Operational Cuts
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. A measure tha...
AI and Content Moderation: Global Governments Strengthen Defenses Against Deepfakes and Misinformation
Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challen...