DOJ Sues LA Schools Over Race-Based Program
#EducationPolicy #CivilRightsThe Trump Justice Department is intervening in a lawsuit against the Los Angeles school district. The suit alleges that programs providing extra resources to schools with mostly non-white students discriminate against white pupils. read more
Phone Bans Boost Focus, Stir Student Anxiety
#EducationPolicy #DigitalWellbeingSince 2023, 29 states have enacted laws restricting cellphones in K-12 public schools. Ohio's strict ban, prohibiting use all day, has increased student social interaction and focus according to principals, though some students express safety and autonomy concerns. read more
"End DEI Portal Launched to Report Diversity Practices in Schools"
#DEI #EducationPolicyThe Trump administration has introduced an online portal for reporting diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in K-12 public schools, amidst an initiative to dismantle DEI programs. The portal prompts complaints about discrimination based on race or sex in schools. read more
Zero-Tolerance Discipline in London Schools Sparks Concerns About Education
#EducationPolicy #DisciplineDebateEducation Secretary Michael Gove visited Woodpecker Hall primary academy in London in 2011. The investigation into disciplinary practices in London schools questions the impact of zero-tolerance discipline. Academies, accountability, and the emotional well-being of students are under scrutiny. read more