The Supreme Court will review whether employees of federally funded schools can sue for sex discrimination under Title IX. This follows a split among appellate courts, with the 11th Circuit ruling against employee lawsuits.
Elite universities like Princeton, MIT, Yale, and Stanford, as per U.S. News & World Report, shape global science, business, and politics. Their eminence, research power, and innovation make them top-ranked institutions despite high tuition costs.
SAT/ACT scores show a slight uptick, but remain below pre-pandemic levels. Test-optional policies dominate college admissions despite some institutions reinstating testing requirements. Numbers of test takers declined.
Gen Z favors four-year degrees, while older generations support vocational schools. Workforce preparation and relevant skills are key concerns. Training access is a challenge.
