The Coalitions We Need to Defend Open Inquiry (opinion)Coalitions are challenging anti-DEI laws to uphold academic freedom and protect diversity initiatives in higher education.
What we're LEARNing from effort to recognize undergraduate learningInstitutions must adapt their credit recognition practices to accommodate non-traditional learners effectively. The new LEARN Commission aims to modernize this process.
The Coalitions We Need to Defend Open Inquiry (opinion)Coalitions are challenging anti-DEI laws to uphold academic freedom and protect diversity initiatives in higher education.
What we're LEARNing from effort to recognize undergraduate learningInstitutions must adapt their credit recognition practices to accommodate non-traditional learners effectively. The new LEARN Commission aims to modernize this process.
fromNature2 weeks agoUK PhD students welcome 8% pay boost, but demand more to meet rising living costsUKRI announces an 8% pay rise for PhD stipends, marking the largest increase since 2003.
Arizona Book Banners Notch Another Victory; JD Vance Gives a Concerning Speech in EuropeOrganized parental groups in Scottsdale successfully pushed for book bans in schools, claiming many lacked educational value.
President Biden to announce $4.28B in student loan relief for 55K borrowersBiden administration announces $4.28 billion student loan relief for public service workers, totaling $180 billion in forgiveness since taking office.
Cardona celebrates last four years leading Education Dept.The event celebrated the Biden administration's educational achievements while acknowledging the uncertainty of the upcoming Trump administration.
President Biden to announce $4.28B in student loan relief for 55K borrowersBiden administration announces $4.28 billion student loan relief for public service workers, totaling $180 billion in forgiveness since taking office.
Cardona celebrates last four years leading Education Dept.The event celebrated the Biden administration's educational achievements while acknowledging the uncertainty of the upcoming Trump administration.
Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community OutcryCommunity members were not involved in the decision to close P.S./M.S. 394, leading to heightened tension and outcry during the Panel for Education Policy meeting.
After 2 Years of Waiting, Noncitizen Parents Still Can't Vote in Oakland School Board Elections | KQEDThe initiative aims to enable noncitizen parents in Oakland to vote on school matters, enhancing their engagement and influence in their children's education.
Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community OutcryCommunity members were not involved in the decision to close P.S./M.S. 394, leading to heightened tension and outcry during the Panel for Education Policy meeting.
After 2 Years of Waiting, Noncitizen Parents Still Can't Vote in Oakland School Board Elections | KQEDThe initiative aims to enable noncitizen parents in Oakland to vote on school matters, enhancing their engagement and influence in their children's education.
Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in TexasTexas has approved a new elementary curriculum that incorporates biblical stories into English lessons, igniting debate over religious instruction in public schools.
If schools won't ban kids' cellphones, some lawmakers say, they willThree-quarters of U.S. K-12 public schools prohibit non-academic cellphone use, but enforcement is weak in many high schools.Several states are pushing for laws requiring public schools to ban cellphone use during class.
Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in TexasTexas has approved a new elementary curriculum that incorporates biblical stories into English lessons, igniting debate over religious instruction in public schools.
If schools won't ban kids' cellphones, some lawmakers say, they willThree-quarters of U.S. K-12 public schools prohibit non-academic cellphone use, but enforcement is weak in many high schools.Several states are pushing for laws requiring public schools to ban cellphone use during class.
Trump picks former WWE executive Linda McMahon for education secretaryLinda McMahon has been appointed as Trump's education secretary pick, aiming to expand educational Choice and return governance to the states.
'JAR' slate takes lead for school boardCandidates Josh Salcman, Alison Kamhi, and Rowena Chiu lead the Palo Alto School Board race with promises of reform and improvement.
Teachers union candidates lead early for LAUSD board; district school bond leads stronglyThe Los Angeles Board of Education races are heavily influenced by competing political interests, indicating potential shifts in educational policies.High campaign spending suggests an escalating battle for control over the direction of charter schools and other educational initiatives.
Far-right governments seek to cut billions of euros from research in EuropeFar-right parties' rise in Europe threatens science funding, leading to significant budget cuts and reduced support for research and education.
Opinion | The Education Crisis Neither Candidate Will AddressK-12 education faces significant challenges post-pandemic including decreased test scores and widening achievement gaps among students.
Hundreds of online grad programs yield no ROI for their students, new study saysMany online graduate programs do not increase earnings, leaving graduates with substantial debt.Graduate school costs need scrutiny to ensure economic benefits for students.
Do you know the 3 branches of US government? Many don't, leading to a push for civics educationCivics education is essential for informed citizenship, yet many students lack basic knowledge about government structures.
For the third year, proposal to recognize LGBTQ Month turns chaotic at Miami school board meetingThe Miami-Dade School Board meeting illustrated the contentious debate over LGBTQ History Month, reflecting deep divisions in community beliefs and values.
What research says about preventing school shootingsSchools need comprehensive safety measures rather than arming teachers or hardening schools; experts advocate for stricter gun laws and background checks.
After calls for gun safety, Tennessee votes to arm teachersAllowing teachers to be armed in schools passed in Tennessee despite prior outcry for gun control legislation.
What research says about preventing school shootingsSchools need comprehensive safety measures rather than arming teachers or hardening schools; experts advocate for stricter gun laws and background checks.
After calls for gun safety, Tennessee votes to arm teachersAllowing teachers to be armed in schools passed in Tennessee despite prior outcry for gun control legislation.
When should police be involved at school? A bill would let California teachers make the callTeachers may face difficult choices between student advocacy and mandatory reporting laws when incidents occur.Current laws disproportionately impact students with disabilities and students of color.
A sad legacy of Brown v. Board, end Congress' spending addiction and other commentaryThe legacy of Brown v. Board of Education ruling and the misconception regarding racially mixed classrooms.
Florida can't ban teacher from asking students to use her preferred pronouns, judge rulesFederal judge rules in favor of transgender teacher's right to use preferred pronouns in Florida school despite state lawRuling highlights First Amendment issues in relation to laws dictating public school teachers' speech
Why are kids being forced to eat lunch in silence?Kindergarten students at a top North Carolina school were subjected to 15-minute silent lunches for academic enrichment.The implementation of silent lunches may come at a significant cost to students' wellbeing and social development.
Faculty power under threat at University of KentuckyThe University of Kentucky is considering dissolving its University Senate, a century-old body with significant academic decision-making power, in favor of a less powerful faculty senate.
NYC could ring up cellphone ban for public schools in next few weeksNew York City public schools may implement a cellphone ban to protect students from technology harms.
California Joins Growing National Effort to Ban Smartphone Use in SchoolsGov. Newsom advocates for a statewide ban on smartphone use in California schools to reduce distractions and cyberbullying.