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New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams' girlfriend joined on $45K worth of luxe trips, accused of having 'no-show' DOE job

Mayor Adams' girlfriend, Tracey Collins, is under investigation for lavish trips and absenteeism from her high-paying DOE job. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Disney trips meant for homeless NYC students went to school employees' families

NYC school employees fraudulently used funds meant for homeless students for personal trips, violating trust and oversight regulations. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

DOE crew's callous homeless-kid scheme is all-too-common corruption

Six DOE employees misused funds designated for homeless children to take taxpayer-funded trips.
Linda M. Wilson forged signatures to enable the fraudulent trips for her colleagues' children.
The lack of accountability within the DOE sets a concerning precedent for corrupt behavior. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Exclusive | What happens in Disney stays in Disney: NYC educrats took own kids to Magic Kingdom on trips meant for homeless students

Six DOE employees misused federal funds meant for homeless students to take personal trips with their own children and grandchildren. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Education

NYC education advocates blast DOE for having no plan' for smaller class sizes

A multi-year plan is necessary for NYC's Department of Education to effectively reduce class sizes as mandated by state law by 2028. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department of Education? Is That Possible?

Trump plans to shut down the Department of Education, asserting it promotes extreme ideologies in schools. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams' girlfriend joined on $45K worth of luxe trips, accused of having 'no-show' DOE job

Mayor Adams' girlfriend, Tracey Collins, is under investigation for lavish trips and absenteeism from her high-paying DOE job. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Disney trips meant for homeless NYC students went to school employees' families

NYC school employees fraudulently used funds meant for homeless students for personal trips, violating trust and oversight regulations. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

DOE crew's callous homeless-kid scheme is all-too-common corruption

Six DOE employees misused funds designated for homeless children to take taxpayer-funded trips.
Linda M. Wilson forged signatures to enable the fraudulent trips for her colleagues' children.
The lack of accountability within the DOE sets a concerning precedent for corrupt behavior. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Exclusive | What happens in Disney stays in Disney: NYC educrats took own kids to Magic Kingdom on trips meant for homeless students

Six DOE employees misused federal funds meant for homeless students to take personal trips with their own children and grandchildren. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Education

NYC education advocates blast DOE for having no plan' for smaller class sizes

A multi-year plan is necessary for NYC's Department of Education to effectively reduce class sizes as mandated by state law by 2028. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department of Education? Is That Possible?

Trump plans to shut down the Department of Education, asserting it promotes extreme ideologies in schools. [ more ]
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euronews
6 months 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
11 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
11 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
11 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 ]
QNS.com
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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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