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BKReader
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn School Gets Exemption From Adopting New DOE Reading Curriculum

The Brooklyn School of Inquiry received a waiver to not adopt the city-approved reading curriculums, sparking potential exemptions from other schools. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Education

Opinion: Parents must end the teachers unions' stranglehold on education

The article highlights the historical impact of Brown v. Board of Education, criticizes teachers unions for prioritizing their agenda over students' education, and advocates for universal school choice to empower parents and improve the education system. [ more ]
#racial-segregation
Intelligencer
1 week ago
Education

Why Are New York City Schools Still So Segregated?

Efforts to address racial segregation in New York City schools have been lacking despite awareness of the issue. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Education

A Virginia county board votes to restore Confederates' names to schools

Confederate names reinstated at Mountain View High School, reverting back to Stonewall Jackson High School. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

New literacy curriculum faces backlash from Brooklyn parents, educators and students over lack of depth * Brooklyn Paper

New literacy curricula 'New York City Reads' introduced to improve reading levels in Brooklyn schools faced criticism for lack of critical thinking and cultural responsiveness. [ more ]
#accountability
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Education

Ex-Gov. Pataki raises $250K for charter schools as he celebrates their 25th anniversary in NY

Former Gov. George Pataki raised funds for charter schools celebrating their success and highlighted the importance of legislation with accountability provisions. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Education

Unions want full control of schools and our kids - we can't let Albany allow it

Mayoral control streamlines accountability in managing public schools.
Teacher unions aim to eliminate academic standards and enforce small class sizes under mayoral control. [ more ]
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#department-of-education
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 ]
Cbsnews
1 month ago
Education

New York City announces new public schools opening in September 2024

New public schools opening in NYC in fall including an accelerated high school in East New York.
Schools Chancellor emphasizes the need to reimagine education post-pandemic to better meet parents' and students' needs. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
Education

$6.1 billion in student loan debt canceled for enrollees at for-profit Art Institutes

The Biden administration is canceling $6.1 billion in student loan debt for former Art Institute students, aiming to provide relief from fraudulent practices and exorbitant tuition fees. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

Parents, voters, ministers do the maths: if we run out of teachers, who will teach our children? | Gaby Hinsliff

Now Teach faces closure due to funding cut, impacting midlife career changers and educational diversity. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Star student with 100 GPA denied admission to dream school because of NYC's 'subjective' lottery system

Admissions decisions for high schools can be impacted by lottery systems, affecting students' outcomes despite academic achievements. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Education

Op-Ed | We must end legacy admissions and make college fairer for students | amNewYork

The debate over legacy admissions in colleges has reignited, with calls for fairness in higher education and the elimination of these policies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

Opinion | How to Reduce Student Absenteeism

Pandemic-related cultural shifts are contributing to chronic absenteeism in schools. Rethinking the culture of education by making learning engaging and student-centered can significantly reduce absenteeism rates. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Education

And Then There Was One: Penultimate For-Profit Law School Changes Its Ways

Nonprofit law schools reinvest revenue into institutions. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Education

The Right Has an Opportunity to Rethink Education in America

The left and the right are both losing the debate on the future of American education due to various missteps.
The right has an opportunity to lead in education by being free of traditional ties and able to rethink education organization. [ more ]
#education-policy
Chalkbeat
1 month ago
Education

NYC's literacy overhaul has earned wide support. Now parents (and kids) are pushing back.

Students critical of new literacy curriculum, feel bored and frustrated with short passages.
Resistance growing against city's mandate for new reading programs, may disrupt unique teaching approaches. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Should the Mayor Run New York City Schools?

New York City's method of running its schools, with the mayor in control, is facing potential changes that could weaken the mayor's power.
The debate over mayoral control of schools in New York City is being fueled by concerns over past school closures, education cuts, and calls for more checks on the mayor. [ more ]
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Irish Independent
2 months ago
Education

Salary change after teaching abroad pitched to help fix teaching crisis

Teachers abroad want salary credit
Ireland facing severe teacher shortage [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

House panel advances anti-"political litmus test" bills

Republican bills aim to end political litmus tests on college campuses
Legislation would impact public higher education and accreditation agencies [ more ]
#higher-education
www.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
Education

School says 'overbearing' focus on exams is failing prospective university students

School exam system not preparing students for higher education
Universities shifting towards non-exam assessment methods [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

3 questions for Noodle's Bill Rieders

Bill Rieders focused on improving higher education due to family influence and personal career success.
He aims to enhance education by providing greater access, convenience, and promoting in-demand skills. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

How Labour could rescue children from this endless series of educational crises | Letters

Calls for comprehensive education reform in England to address various crises in schools
Suggested actions include proper funding, curriculum changes, restoring arts and sports, and Send provision reforms. [ more ]
#financial-literacy
www.dailynews.com
2 months ago
Education

Ballot measure to require personal finance class in California high schools gathers steam

Personal finance as a California high school graduation requirement campaign gaining momentum with 900,000 signatures submitted.
Initiative led by Tim Ranzetta aims to incorporate money management into school curricula statewide. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Education

Momentum is building to require California high schoolers to learn how to manage money

California is moving closer to requiring all public school students to take a financial literacy class before graduation.
The initiative for financial literacy in schools is supported by both a ballot measure and state legislation. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

Who Needs Paper? Many Students Embrace the All-Digital SAT.

The newest version of the SAT is now shorter, faster, and online, with positive feedback from test takers.
The SAT was updated to a digital format to cater to the generation's preferences for technology and adapt to current educational challenges. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Fed up with Florida legislators, faith leaders create Black history program for churches

Importance of Black history education in churches
Use of Black studies toolkit to counter inadequate state academic standards [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Poland's rightwing opposition criticises Tusk's education shake-up

Poland's new government plans to reduce school curriculum by 20% to alleviate exhaustion among teachers and students.
Controversy surrounds the narrowing down of history and literature classes in the curriculum. [ more ]
The American Conservative
3 months ago
Education

San Francisco: The Big Money Teaching Racism

Critical theory is prevalent in K-12 education, becoming a billion-dollar funded business.
Woke Kindergarten's anti-racism program did not improve math and English scores at Glassbrook Elementary. [ more ]
#charter-schools
Bronx Times
3 months ago
Education

Bronx electeds announce legislation ensuring equitable funding for charter schools - Bronx Times

Nearly 5,000 Bronx charter schools are underfunded due to a 10-year funding disparity that requires them to pay rent instead of investing in programs.
The legislation (S8522) introduced by State Senator Luis Sepulveda and Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. aims to provide rental assistance to all NYC charter schools to address the issue of underfunding. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

With families struggling to get their kids a good education, Albany must put raising the charter-school cap on its agenda

Lawford Cunningham, the superintendent of Icahn Charter Schools, is calling on lawmakers in New York to raise the cap on charter schools.
Cunningham argues that failing to raise the charter-school-cap is a dereliction of duty to working-class families and is preventing deserving children from accessing quality education. [ more ]
Flipboard
4 months ago
Education

NYC charter schools outperform district counterparts in states tests, study shows | Flipboard

Charter schools receive government funding but operate independently from the Department of Education.
There are 274 charter schools in New York City. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Education

Walters: More California community colleges should offer bachelor's degrees

California higher education system's master plan established specific roles for UC, CSU, and community colleges.
Conflicts arose over academic turf and offerings among the three college systems in California. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Florida school districts piloting year-round classes to curb learning loss

Florida school districts are piloting year-round curriculums to combat summer learning loss.
The Florida Department of Education will monitor the pilots and consider expanding the program if successful. [ more ]
www.thelocal.fr
3 months ago
France politics

OPINION: Beware the grumpy old men of France

Francois Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician, has refused to serve in the government of a Prime Minister who is much younger than him, causing a deep crisis for the Macron presidency.
Bayrou cited 'profound disagreements' with Macron and the Prime Minister on government policy, particularly in the field of education. He was infuriated by Macron's decision to appoint France's youngest ever PM last month. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Education

England's secondary schools are Dickensian. No wonder children are staying away | Simon Jenkins

One in four parents think it's fine for children to skip school.
Persistent absenteeism in England has doubled since lockdown, resulting in fines for a third of a million parents. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Education

Walters: How California education money is spent matters a lot

California's public schools have a significant achievement gap, particularly among Latino and Black students from poor families.
The implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) aimed to improve outcomes for at-risk students, but results have been marginal. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
5 months ago
Social justice

What's Really Going On With the GOP's Current School Obsession

Republican education reform aims to introduce minor children into hierarchies of race, gender, and sexual orientation.
Florida's social studies curriculum includes distorted views of America's past, such as claiming enslaved Black Americans benefited from slavery. [ more ]
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