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2025-03-23 16:40:41

Education Secretary discusses plan to reorganize Department of Education

Linda McMahon promises to cooperate with Congress as the Trump administration plans to dismantle the Department of Education and transfer programs to other departments. The move may face challenges due to existing legislation and concerns over program efficiency. read more

2025-03-11 19:40:39

US Colleges Warned Over Antisemitism Threats, Face Funding Consequences

The Department of Education warned 60 colleges in the US to protect Jewish students on campuses or face financial repercussions after the Trump administration revoked $400 million from Columbia University for alleged failure to combat antisemitism. read more

2025-02-10 14:40:03

Immigrant Education Threatened by Anti-Immigrant Policies in Oklahoma

Erica Watkins, state director of Defense of Democracy in Tulsa, was photographed in Oklahoma City on 28 January 2025. The hardline anti-immigrant policies threatening the right to education are causing a chilling effect among immigrant families, prompting fear and keeping children out of schools. read more

2025-02-05 17:50:04

"High Dissatisfaction: Americans Unhappy With Public Education System"

A recent Gallup poll reveals that 73% of Americans are dissatisfied with public education, highlighting a divide between Republicans and Democrats. President Donald Trump considers abolishing the Department of Education, emphasizing inefficiency and ideological concerns in the curriculum. read more

2025-01-14 23:20:03

Schools Safeguarding Undocumented Students Amid Immigration Uncertainty

Schools in the U.S. are preparing for potential deportations of undocumented students under the Trump administration. As nearly 750,000 school-aged children are believed to be in the country illegally, districts are training staff and implementing policies to protect these students. read more

2024-12-18 19:40:05

New York Teacher Faces Backlash for Questioning Students' Race

A white teacher at Eldred Junior Senior High School in New York questioned two Black students about their race in front of classmates. The district superintendent defended the teacher, arguing she couldn't be racist because she belongs to the LGBTQ community. read more

2024-11-22 22:50:07

Texas Approves Bible Curriculum "Bluebonnet Learning" for Elementary Schools

Texas board of education in 2024 approved "Bluebonnet Learning" Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools, offering $60 per student incentive for participation. Outraged parents and groups criticize the move, citing concerns about violating religious freedom and constitutional rights of non-Christian students. read more

2024-11-13 17:30:07

Controversial figure pushes for Bibles in US school classrooms

Ryan Walters, a potential pick for US Education Secretary under Trump, suggests a national mandate to include Bibles in school classrooms, emphasizing the importance of teaching American exceptionalism and the role of faith. He supports Trump's plan to close the Department of Education. read more

2024-08-28 12:40:04

Trailblazing President Tetlow: Navigating Challenges in Higher Education

Tania Tetlow, a trailblazer at Fordham University, has broken barriers by becoming the first layperson and woman president of two Jesuit schools. Thriving amidst tough times for college leaders, she navigates complex challenges and controversies with empathy. read more

2024-08-22 05:10:04

Former Students Recall Governor Tim Walz's Impact at DNC

Former students of Governor Tim Walz shared their fond memories of him as a teacher at the Democratic National Convention, where he addressed the crowd. Students reminisced about his support for LGBTQ+ students and turning sketches into high school theater sets. read more