How Schools Are Navigating Trump's Immigration PoliciesDenver Public Schools sued the Trump Administration to protect students from ICE enforcement actions in schools.
North Carolina school district banned an LGBTQ+ trivia game. The ACLU is suingACLU files lawsuit against Cleveland County schools for blocking LGBTQ+ trivia game, citing violations of free speech and equal access rights.
How Schools Are Navigating Trump's Immigration PoliciesDenver Public Schools sued the Trump Administration to protect students from ICE enforcement actions in schools.
North Carolina school district banned an LGBTQ+ trivia game. The ACLU is suingACLU files lawsuit against Cleveland County schools for blocking LGBTQ+ trivia game, citing violations of free speech and equal access rights.
Exclusive | Bombshell study reveals 300K NYC public school students - nearly 35% - 'chronically absent' as grades plummet, spending surgesOver one-third of NYC public school students are chronically absent, raising concerns despite increased funding for education.
COVID wrecked school attendance and it's importance to parents, kids - but there's plenty we can doChronic absenteeism in schools significantly impacts student success, particularly among low-income and minority groups, according to recent reports.
Exclusive | Bombshell study reveals 300K NYC public school students - nearly 35% - 'chronically absent' as grades plummet, spending surgesOver one-third of NYC public school students are chronically absent, raising concerns despite increased funding for education.
COVID wrecked school attendance and it's importance to parents, kids - but there's plenty we can doChronic absenteeism in schools significantly impacts student success, particularly among low-income and minority groups, according to recent reports.
Ed data goes dark: Why it matters (opinion)Cuts to the Institute of Education Sciences symbolize a troubling trend of information control in modern governance.
Department of Education braced amid reports of imminent Trump order to close it US politics liveTrump plans to dissolve the US Department of Education by executive order, emphasizing a shift of responsibility to the states.
Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretaryLinda McMahon confirmed as education secretary, reflects division over her qualifications and commitment to potentially dismantling the department.
Dept. of Education Halts Thousands of Civil Rights Investigations Under TrumpTrump's executive order halts federal funds for schools with vaccine mandates, shifting civil rights investigations toward his administration's specific priorities.
Department of Education braced amid reports of imminent Trump order to close it US politics liveTrump plans to dissolve the US Department of Education by executive order, emphasizing a shift of responsibility to the states.
Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretaryLinda McMahon confirmed as education secretary, reflects division over her qualifications and commitment to potentially dismantling the department.
Dept. of Education Halts Thousands of Civil Rights Investigations Under TrumpTrump's executive order halts federal funds for schools with vaccine mandates, shifting civil rights investigations toward his administration's specific priorities.
More strikes due at school that became academyTeachers at a London primary school voted to strike due to worsening conditions after academisation.
Centennial College to merge 2 campuses due to funding cuts, international student cap | CBC NewsCentennial College to merge two campuses due to funding issues and declining international student numbers.
Education Department's Demise Would Hit Black Student Borrowers HardestBlack borrowers disproportionately hold student loan debt and struggle more than white borrowers.
Eliminating the Department of Education Would Hurt Black StudentsTrump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education threatens educational equity and funding for under-resourced schools attended by Black children.
Higher ed and the first 30 days of the Trump administrationThe second Trump administration is enacting significant policy changes affecting higher education within its first 30 days.
Higher ed must resist authoritarian rule. It's the mission.Trump's administration aims to undermine higher education in America.Efforts to comply with Trump's demands are misguided and futile.
Trump's Department of Education targets Virginia schools for not treating transgender students as second-class citizensThe Trump administration is investigating school districts for transgender protections, aligning with efforts to diminish LGBTQ+ rights.
Trump Threatens Columbia With Millions in Cuts Over Antisemitism ClaimsThe Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding to Columbia University due to accusations of antisemitic harassment.
Education Department's Demise Would Hit Black Student Borrowers HardestBlack borrowers disproportionately hold student loan debt and struggle more than white borrowers.
Eliminating the Department of Education Would Hurt Black StudentsTrump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education threatens educational equity and funding for under-resourced schools attended by Black children.
Higher ed and the first 30 days of the Trump administrationThe second Trump administration is enacting significant policy changes affecting higher education within its first 30 days.
Higher ed must resist authoritarian rule. It's the mission.Trump's administration aims to undermine higher education in America.Efforts to comply with Trump's demands are misguided and futile.
Trump's Department of Education targets Virginia schools for not treating transgender students as second-class citizensThe Trump administration is investigating school districts for transgender protections, aligning with efforts to diminish LGBTQ+ rights.
Trump Threatens Columbia With Millions in Cuts Over Antisemitism ClaimsThe Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding to Columbia University due to accusations of antisemitic harassment.
'Silence is complicity' - universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdownThe US Department of Education's ruling threatens diversity and inclusion efforts in universities, endangering federal funding and the progress made for under-represented students.
Moms for Liberty DEI snitch line shuts after being flooded by hilarious spam emailsThe Moms for Liberty DEI reporting portal was quickly shut down due to spam attacks.
'Silence is complicity' - universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdownThe US Department of Education's ruling threatens diversity and inclusion efforts in universities, endangering federal funding and the progress made for under-represented students.
Moms for Liberty DEI snitch line shuts after being flooded by hilarious spam emailsThe Moms for Liberty DEI reporting portal was quickly shut down due to spam attacks.
Trump fact check: Was January Littlejohn's child really 'secretly transitioned'?Trump's claim regarding January Littlejohn's child being 'secretly transitioned' lacks evidence and is contradicted by email communications.
In a major win for trans students, New Jersey court rules against forced outing policiesNew Jersey courts blocked forced outing policies that required schools to disclose students' transgender status to parents.
Trump fact check: Was January Littlejohn's child really 'secretly transitioned'?Trump's claim regarding January Littlejohn's child being 'secretly transitioned' lacks evidence and is contradicted by email communications.
In a major win for trans students, New Jersey court rules against forced outing policiesNew Jersey courts blocked forced outing policies that required schools to disclose students' transgender status to parents.
Teachers' Union Files Lawsuit Against Trump's Anti-DEI DirectiveAFT is suing the Department of Education over a policy that challenges race considerations in admissions, financial aid, and hiring.The plaintiffs argue the new policy compromises educational institutions and equality.
State-Mandated Restrictions on Transgender Students: Legal Battles and Institutional Challenges - Insights from Joseph Lento and Lento Law FirmTransgender students' rights in education are under threat due to conflicting state and federal legislation.
Teachers' Union Files Lawsuit Against Trump's Anti-DEI DirectiveAFT is suing the Department of Education over a policy that challenges race considerations in admissions, financial aid, and hiring.The plaintiffs argue the new policy compromises educational institutions and equality.
State-Mandated Restrictions on Transgender Students: Legal Battles and Institutional Challenges - Insights from Joseph Lento and Lento Law FirmTransgender students' rights in education are under threat due to conflicting state and federal legislation.
After Attacking CRT, DEI and Pushing Book Bans, Moms for Liberty's Next Focus Is On Restorative JusticeMoms for Liberty targets restorative justice programs, framing them as harmful to student discipline.
Senators Asked Linda McMahon the Right Questions Yesterday. They Just Didn't Get Answers.McMahon supports school choice but lacks a comprehensive plan for students remaining in public schools.
After Attacking CRT, DEI and Pushing Book Bans, Moms for Liberty's Next Focus Is On Restorative JusticeMoms for Liberty targets restorative justice programs, framing them as harmful to student discipline.
Senators Asked Linda McMahon the Right Questions Yesterday. They Just Didn't Get Answers.McMahon supports school choice but lacks a comprehensive plan for students remaining in public schools.
Education Dept. Gives Schools Two Weeks to Eliminate Race-Based ProgramsSchools face loss of federal funding for considering race in admissions and hiring decisions, following a Supreme Court ruling.The Education Department's guidance prohibits any race-based treatment in educational contexts.
Schools get 2 weeks to end DEI programs or they'll lose federal funding, Trump administration saysTrump administration mandates schools eliminate diversity initiatives in 14 days or risk losing federal funding.
Education dept. gives schools two weeks to eliminate race-based programsThe Education Department warns schools against considering race in admissions and hiring, risking federal funding loss, following the 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
Higher ed botched response to anti-DEI guidance (opinion)The Dear Colleague letter created panic over a non-existent deadline for diversity programs in higher education.
Education Dept. Gives Schools Two Weeks to Eliminate Race-Based ProgramsSchools face loss of federal funding for considering race in admissions and hiring decisions, following a Supreme Court ruling.The Education Department's guidance prohibits any race-based treatment in educational contexts.
Schools get 2 weeks to end DEI programs or they'll lose federal funding, Trump administration saysTrump administration mandates schools eliminate diversity initiatives in 14 days or risk losing federal funding.
Education dept. gives schools two weeks to eliminate race-based programsThe Education Department warns schools against considering race in admissions and hiring, risking federal funding loss, following the 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
Higher ed botched response to anti-DEI guidance (opinion)The Dear Colleague letter created panic over a non-existent deadline for diversity programs in higher education.
Teacher strikes continue at 50k-per-year Bromley private schoolFarringtons School staff are striking against salary cuts and pension issues while facing discrepancies in pay compared to local state schools.
What Would It Look Like If Librarians Ran the Government Instead of These Fools?Library workers increasingly run for office to influence policies impacting education and community.Librarians' skills in communication and discernment are advantageous in political roles.
Parents look to recall school board memberParents in Palo Alto are trying to recall school board member Shounak Dharap amid controversies over curriculum changes.The recall movement is led by Avery Wang, who has a history of legal action against the school district.
What Would It Look Like If Librarians Ran the Government Instead of These Fools?Library workers increasingly run for office to influence policies impacting education and community.Librarians' skills in communication and discernment are advantageous in political roles.
Parents look to recall school board memberParents in Palo Alto are trying to recall school board member Shounak Dharap amid controversies over curriculum changes.The recall movement is led by Avery Wang, who has a history of legal action against the school district.
USC scrubs DEI from some webpages as Trump cracks down on campus diversity programsUSC is altering its diversity programs to comply with federal mandates amidst funding threats from the Trump administration.
How California schools, colleges are responding to Trump's DEI crackdownCalifornia universities are navigating federal pressure to abolish race-specific programs while striving to maintain their diversity initiatives.
Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove BooksDefense Department schools have paused several student clubs and events in response to federal orders regarding gender identity and diversity.
ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversityABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
No roll back on fairness': Berkeley schools vow not to bow to Trump's DEI ultimatumBUSD will continue to support DEI programs despite federal pressure to eliminate them.
USC scrubs DEI from some webpages as Trump cracks down on campus diversity programsUSC is altering its diversity programs to comply with federal mandates amidst funding threats from the Trump administration.
How California schools, colleges are responding to Trump's DEI crackdownCalifornia universities are navigating federal pressure to abolish race-specific programs while striving to maintain their diversity initiatives.
Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove BooksDefense Department schools have paused several student clubs and events in response to federal orders regarding gender identity and diversity.
ABA Legal Ed council suspends accreditation standard focused on diversityABA suspends enforcement of diversity accreditation standards due to federal pressure against DEI policies.
No roll back on fairness': Berkeley schools vow not to bow to Trump's DEI ultimatumBUSD will continue to support DEI programs despite federal pressure to eliminate them.
Oakland schools to lay off 100 employees, including teachers, in budget-saving last resortOakland Unified School District is laying off nearly 100 employees to avert financial crisis.
After a yearslong fight, panel votes to shutter NYC's smallest schoolP.S. 25, NYC's smallest school, is set to close due to plummeting enrollment, highlighting broader issues in funding and school operations.
Brooklyn Childcare Centers to Remain Open, Mayor SaysFive early childhood centers in NYC will remain open for at least another year due to community advocacy.
After a yearslong fight, panel votes to shutter NYC's smallest schoolP.S. 25, NYC's smallest school, is set to close due to plummeting enrollment, highlighting broader issues in funding and school operations.
Brooklyn Childcare Centers to Remain Open, Mayor SaysFive early childhood centers in NYC will remain open for at least another year due to community advocacy.
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Commits to Continued Support for LGBTQ+ Students New York FamilyNYC Public Schools reaffirms commitment to LGBTQ+ students with stronger policies for a supportive environment free from discrimination.
Trump's Justice Dept. vows to end college affirmative action - here's where to startThe Trump administration aims to enforce the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, challenging elite universities' compliance.
After Trump's diversity threats, what should colleges do?The Education Department declared race-based policies in education unlawful, risking billions in federal funding for non-compliant institutions.
Opinion | The Department of Education's D.E.I. Letter Just Threatened the Existence of Many CollegesThe Department of Education's recent letter threatens educational institutions to abandon diversity policies, risk losing federal funding, and misinterpret legal requirements.
Trump administration threatens to rescind federal funds over DEIThe Education Department declared all race-conscious educational practices illegal and threatened federal funding withdrawal for non-compliance.
Higher ed groups push back on Trump's DEI threatsHigher education leaders stress that recent OCR guidance is not law and does not necessitate immediate compliance.
Trump's Justice Dept. vows to end college affirmative action - here's where to startThe Trump administration aims to enforce the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, challenging elite universities' compliance.
After Trump's diversity threats, what should colleges do?The Education Department declared race-based policies in education unlawful, risking billions in federal funding for non-compliant institutions.
Opinion | The Department of Education's D.E.I. Letter Just Threatened the Existence of Many CollegesThe Department of Education's recent letter threatens educational institutions to abandon diversity policies, risk losing federal funding, and misinterpret legal requirements.
Trump administration threatens to rescind federal funds over DEIThe Education Department declared all race-conscious educational practices illegal and threatened federal funding withdrawal for non-compliance.
Higher ed groups push back on Trump's DEI threatsHigher education leaders stress that recent OCR guidance is not law and does not necessitate immediate compliance.
Trump admin. pauses all income-driven repayment plansThe Education Department has paused income-driven repayment applications, creating uncertainty for borrowers seeking relief.
Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubsDenmark is banning mobile phones in schools to ensure a better educational environment for children.
New Mexico governor appoints brother as student regentGovernor Lujan Grisham appointed her brother as student regent amid scrutiny over university governance in New Mexico.Controversy over university regents' actions has prompted calls for improved training and a change in the selection process.
Government urged to restore school break times as children miss out on playtimeThe Government must restore school break times as children increasingly miss out on crucial playtime.
More than 100 schools to go 'smartphone free' as move backed by MPBarnet borough is implementing a smartphone ban in primary schools and working towards removing them from secondary schools to address mental health concerns.
The schools where smartphones won't be allowedBarnet borough aims to ban smartphones in schools to improve children's mental health and well-being.
Government urged to restore school break times as children miss out on playtimeThe Government must restore school break times as children increasingly miss out on crucial playtime.
More than 100 schools to go 'smartphone free' as move backed by MPBarnet borough is implementing a smartphone ban in primary schools and working towards removing them from secondary schools to address mental health concerns.
The schools where smartphones won't be allowedBarnet borough aims to ban smartphones in schools to improve children's mental health and well-being.
'If they close, they close': Education Secretary brushes off private schools' fate while praising Trump's war planThe UK Government maintains its VAT policy on private school fees, despite concerns over potential closures.
What Ontario's major parties would do for the province's schools | CBC NewsVoters should prioritize the major parties' stances on public education in the Ontario election.
School breakfast clubs in England will be used to justify keeping the two-child benefits cap'Government introduces free breakfast clubs to combat child poverty, but refuses to lift two-child benefit cap.
New York Pulls Funds for 2 Yeshivas That Fail to Offer Secular EducationNew York State is cutting funding to two Hasidic schools for failing to provide adequate education, effectively closing them down.
Why Hasn't Trump Already Closed the Department of Education?Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing showcased her struggle to balance education funding priorities with the Trump administration's agenda.
France to deploy police at schools for spot bag searchesRegular bag searches at school entrances will begin in spring to enhance safety due to rising stabbings.Students caught with bladed weapons will face disciplinary action and legal notification.
Sweden to allow schoolbag searches after mass shootingNew security measures for schools will be implemented following a tragic shooting incident.
No major hitches on Day 1 without cellphones in L.A. Unified schoolsLos Angeles Unified School District has implemented a cellphone ban across 800 schools to enhance student focus on education.
France to deploy police at schools for spot bag searchesRegular bag searches at school entrances will begin in spring to enhance safety due to rising stabbings.Students caught with bladed weapons will face disciplinary action and legal notification.
Sweden to allow schoolbag searches after mass shootingNew security measures for schools will be implemented following a tragic shooting incident.
No major hitches on Day 1 without cellphones in L.A. Unified schoolsLos Angeles Unified School District has implemented a cellphone ban across 800 schools to enhance student focus on education.
New Texas teacher pay bill proposes increasing certain salaries by as much as $10,000 - Austin MonitorTexas seeks to boost teacher salaries to retain experienced educators.
Parents call for an end to school term-time holiday finesSchool term-time holiday absence fines in England have increased significantly, raising concerns about their impact on families.There is a growing movement for reforming the punitive policies surrounding school absences.
You Can't Solve the Teacher Shortage by Pretending Anyone Can Do the Job | The WalrusQuebec's education system is facing a significant teacher shortage, leading to hires of uncertified individuals.The trend of hiring underqualified educators is growing across North America and Europe.
Most academy leaders in England say new bill will not affect school managementMost academy leaders in England believe the government's new schools bill will have little to no impact on school management.
Parents of LGBTQ+ children 'scared' about state of the UK for queer kidsParents of LGBTQ+ children are urging MPs to advocate for their rights and scrap controversial education policies.
Tennessee's Expanded School Voucher Program Purposely Discriminates Against Undocumented StudentsTennessee's new school voucher law excludes undocumented students, potentially conflicting with Supreme Court precedents.
Idaho State Legislature Launches New Bill to Force Bible Verse Readings Into Public SchoolsIdaho's legislature proposed a bill for daily Bible readings in schools, sparking debates about church-state separation and education policies.
High School Trans Athletes Challenge Trump's Executive Order in New HampshireTransgender students in New Hampshire challenge Trump's order barring them from women's sports, raising constitutional concerns.The lawsuit seeks to protect transgender athletes' rights against recent federal directives.
Trump opens Title IX investigation into California high school sports governing bodyThe Department of Education is investigating CIF for allowing transgender girls to compete in female sports under Title IX.
High School Trans Athletes Challenge Trump's Executive Order in New HampshireTransgender students in New Hampshire challenge Trump's order barring them from women's sports, raising constitutional concerns.The lawsuit seeks to protect transgender athletes' rights against recent federal directives.
Trump opens Title IX investigation into California high school sports governing bodyThe Department of Education is investigating CIF for allowing transgender girls to compete in female sports under Title IX.
San Jose education leaders delay decision on school closures - San Jose SpotlightFranklin-McKinley School District postpones decision to close schools amid declining enrollment and budget shortfall.
Sweden to increase school security after its worst school mass-shootingSwedish schools must implement security plans to prevent unauthorized access following the recent school shooting.