By Lindsay McKenzie. At least one semester of calculus is required for almost all students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, but nearly one-third of students fail or drop the course. More...

By Lindsay McKenzie. Instructure, the publicly traded company behind the popular college learning management system Canvas, is considering a number of strategic options for its business, including a possible sale. More...

By Lindsay McKenzie. New federal rules on distance education highlight long-standing tensions between consumer advocates seeking stronger state-level protections for students and higher education groups seeking shared national standards. More...

By Lindsay McKenzie. Eleven universities in Virginia have been promised just under $1 billion in state funding to substantially grow their computer science programs. More...

By Lindsay McKenzie. Carnegie Mellon University has signed an open-access deal with Elsevier -- the first of its kind for the publisher in the U.S. More...

By Lindsay McKenzie. California education law will now refer to those with economic or social challenges as "at-promise" students. Advocates hope the impact will be more than just a semantic shift. More...