#education-policies

#education-policies

The pervasive presence of smartphones among children raises developmental concerns, prompting schools to ban devices in classrooms.

Parents in Novato public schools may pledge not to give smartphones to elementary and middle school students until high school.

The debate over how to manage cellphones in schools mirrors past debates about smoking regulations for students.

College leaders fear implications of a second Donald Trump term on their institutions.

The chaotic rollout of the new FAFSA form has resulted in delays and glitches, especially impacting low-income families without Social Security numbers.

California offers an alternative option for U.S. citizen students with parents lacking Social Security numbers to apply for financial aid through the California Dream Act Application.

Taliban has restricted girls' education beyond sixth grade, affecting over 1 million girls.

The Taliban is prioritizing Islamic knowledge over basic literacy and numeracy in education.

Mayor Adams is standing strong on education policies such as authorizing new charter schools and protecting specialized high schools and gifted-and-talented programs.

Various special interests, including the teachers union, are trying to eliminate mayoral control of NYC schools, but Mayor Adams is pushing back.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul will outline her agenda in a State of the State address, focusing on housing, crime, and education policies.

There is increased attention on New York as a potential battleground state for the U.S. House in November, adding national importance to the governor's agenda this year.

Florida's largest teachers union, United Teachers of Dade, is at risk of decertification if it cannot prove that 60% of its members pay dues.

The potential collapse of the union could weaken the collective voice of educators in Florida and undercut their ability to advocate for their rights.

Decertification would be a result of a new state law that union leaders and Democrats criticized as an attempt to silence critics.

Funding per pupil in England stagnant since 2010, resulting in school neglect and inadequacies.

British boarding school Eton College requires students to use basic Nokia phones with only call and text capabilities, implementing stricter mobile device policies than many American school districts.

Teach Coalition advocates for funding and policy changes to support non-public schools, emphasizing the need for resources like healthy lunches, STEM education, and school safety measures.