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Alcino Donadel

Alcino Donadel is a 91心頭 staff writer and Florida Gator alumnus. A graduate in journalism and communications, his beats have ranged from Gainesville's city development, music scene, and regional little league sports divisions. He has triple citizenship from the U.S., Ecuador, and Brazil.

Why this university turned to a proven K12 veteran for its next chapter

President Sarah Wisdom says her experience overseeing K12 budgets, staffing and student outcomes offers a rare but timely perspective for a small college.

Why three-year bachelor’s degrees are poised for more growth

Reduced-credit degrees have gained more traction in 2026 thanks to revised state regulations and continued guidance from accreditors.

Ransomware data breaches soar in the U.S., affecting K12 and higher ed privacy

Of the 250 ransomware attacks on K12 and higher education across the globe. more than half occurred in the U.S.

2 changes in college enrollment that should shake your perspective

Institutions that ignore today's trends will be stuck fighting over a flattening population of traditionally aged students, a report from Education Dynamics warns.

Here are 7 education priorities fresh on the mind of governors in 2026

Cell phone bans, AI safety and workforce pipelines are just a few themes shared by governors in their State-of-the-State addresses this year.

FAFSA completion reaches new heights, on track to break record

The rate of high school students from low-income and high-minority neighborhoods applying for college financial aid has increased by over 60% since last year.

Department of Education has reduced itself after this merger

Some higher ed staff working for the Department of Education are being moved the Department of Labor.

Virtual reality: How to improve instructionand what comes next

From helping increase student empathy to building immersive curricula, these instructional leaders are solidifying virtual reality as more than just a shiny new toy.

FAFSA armed with new warning against low-performing schools

Over 1,300 institutions are now flagged for producing graduates with low financial earnings. Which public colleges were included?

Education Department orders laid-off staffers back to work

The Department of Education is ordering staff whom it previously laid off from the Office for Civil Rights back to work to help manage a backlog of discrimination cases.

Dual enrollment is among top reasons for college completion rates

Over half of all students who enrolled in college in the fall of 2019 with dual enrollment earned a credential within four years.

What’s launching FAFSA toward historic completion rates this year?

Between lightning-fast completion times and innovative state policy, FAFSA completion rates are up 12% over the Class of 2023, according to the National College Attainment Network.

A snapshot of the enormous funding reduction for public universities this year

Recent economic headwinds and policy changes have led to proposed or enacted cuts to public university and college funding across at least 15 states this year.

How Coursera’s latest move shakes up the upskilling movement

High school graduates now have more alternatives to develop skills for the workforce as online options evolve.

Why microcredentials rival degrees in new workforce innovation

Districts aiming to expand student outcomes beyond a degree can now steer students toward high-demand, flexible microcredential opportunities offered at the community college level.