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www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Education

Dept. of Education launches $50 million program to boost FAFSA completions

The U.S. Department of Education launched a $50 million grant program to increase completion of FAFSA applications, acknowledging the challenges faced by students and institutions. [ more ]
New York Post
6 days ago
Education

Charter schools want NYC to share its 'Do-Not Hire' list of pervy teachers

Charter schools advocate for increased information sharing with DOE to prevent predatory teachers' employment loopholes. [ more ]
Independent
6 days ago
Data science

Changes to Leaving Cert science exams 'at risk' over shared files claim

ASTI accuses NCCA of lacking transparency in sharing key documents for Leaving Cert science exam changes. [ more ]
Irish Independent
2 weeks ago
Education

Special schools in crisis: Investigation reveals hundreds of children without places as demand for spots soars

Increasing demand for special school places causing stress for families and putting children at risk of lacking key skills. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Education

NYC high school administrator busted for inappropriate contact with 17-year-old girl: sources

A high school staffer in Queens was arrested for inappropriate contact with a 17-year-old student, leading to reassignment and investigation. [ more ]
Newsmax
1 month ago
Remote teams

GOP Sens Want Clarity on Education Department's Working From Home

Republican senators question Department of Education's remote work policies. [ more ]
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euronews
1 month ago
Health

Video. Heatwave prompts millions to stay home from school

Department of Education ordered students in 47,000+ public schools to study from home due to health risks from record-high temperatures. [ more ]
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QNS.com
6 months ago
Education

'We need accountability': Queens elected officials, Jewish leaders demand answers on city's response to antisemitic rampage at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica - QNS.com

Queens elected officials and Jewish community leaders rallied to demand answers on the lack of transparency regarding an antisemitic rampage at Hillcrest High School.
The rampage was sparked by a teacher changing her social media profile picture to indicate support for Israel.
The slow response by the Department of Education and the Adams administration was criticized by Council Member James Gennaro. [ more ]
The New York Sun
6 months ago
Education

A Battle of 'Good Versus Evil': Legal Issues Mount for Universities Accused of Cultivating Antisemitism

Top universities, including Ivy League institutions, are under investigation for cultivating antisemitism on campus.
Legal issues are likely to arise for universities that appear to side with antisemitism, especially in light of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jewish students are already suing New York University over alleged violations of anti-discrimination policies and civil rights law. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Education

Education Department opens school probes over alleged antisemitism, Islamophobia

The Department of Education released a list of K-12 and higher education institutions under investigation for alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Investigations were launched in response to the rise in reports of discrimination and harassment in schools and colleges.
The schools being investigated include Cornell University, Columbia University, and Lafayette College. [ more ]
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New York Post
6 months ago
Education

Columbia, Cooper Union among 7 schools under federal probe for antisemitism, Islamophobia: report

The Department of Education is investigating seven schools, including Columbia, Cornell, and Cooper Union, over complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus.
The probes involve five reported cases of antisemitism and two of Islamophobia at six colleges and one school district in the US.
The DOE will offer recommendations to the schools and they could lose federal funding if they don't comply. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Education

Biden's $430B student loan giveaway had no fraud protection: feds

President Biden's plan to forgive student loan debt lacked safeguards against potential fraud.
The Department of Education approved debt relief without properly vetting borrowers' incomes.
Over 26 million students were deemed eligible for debt relief, but the program was halted due to lower court orders. [ more ]
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