Lawyers for Bronx Student Detained by ICE File Petition for Immediate Release
A Bronx student detained by ICE last week made national news, causing a swell of support. Lawyers just filed a petition for his immediate release.
Tag: Education
Content focused on public schools, colleges and universities or the Department of Education. From current events and student debt, laws passed that affect the education system.
Trump Admin Pauses Student Visa Interviews Pending Social Media Vetting Increase
The administration is already conducting social media vetting for students seeking visas or residency in the US.
Trump finds a new way to attack education: Cutting aid for students who are parents
The Trump administration proposed eliminating CCAMPIS, a vital child care program for lower-income parenting students.
Deportation fears push some New York immigrant students to virtual learning
Some NY schools turn to virtual learning as Trump deportation fears keep immigrant students home.
The push to open the country’s first religious public school isn’t over, proponents say
The Supreme Court split 4-4 and, with that, rejected Oklahoma’s attempt to open a charter school that opponents say would discriminate against students and families.
US Supreme Court tie ends Oklahoma plan to open publicly funded Catholic charter school
A tie in the Supreme Court has stopped Oklahoma from using public funds for a Catholic charter school.
Court order blocks Trump from dismantling the Education Department
The court blocked Trump from dismantling the Education Department and reinstated department workers.
Illinois Considers Lowering Scores Students Need to be Considered Proficient on State Exams
This article was originally published in Chalkbeat. Illinois education officials are considering lowering the scores students need to get to be classified as proficient in a subject on a state…
USDA Canceled Funding to Help Source Produce for Schools
After the Trump administration canceled funding for schools to buy local produce, Missouri farmers hope the relationships continue.
Trump’s Massive Deportation Database Puts Students at Risk, Advocates Warn
An executive order could compel schools to hand over sensitive information that ICE could weaponize against immigrant students and their families.
Undocumented Teachers Unsure of What’s Next Under Trump
There are 15,000 immigrant educators who rely on temporary permission to live and work in the U.S. But they fear for their futures under Trump.
NYU Demands Law Students Renounce Protests or Be Barred from Sitting Final Exams
After being banned from campus buildings following peaceful sit-ins, students said the disciplinary processes broke from school policies.
Deporting international students makes U.S. a less attractive destination, economic engine at risk
This article highlights one of the many ways that Trump and DOGE are kneecapping our economy. After International tourists have been arrested and locked up, the country will lose $40 billion in annual revenue from tourism. With this administration deporting International students, colleges lose…
How the New York Times Distorts the Antisemitism Debate on College Campuses
Harvard released dueling reports on antisemitism and anti-Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim bias. Guess which one the Times emphasized?
Alleged Noncitizen Voter in Michigan: Bench Warrant Issued After He Wasn’t in Court
Haoxiang Gao, 20, is charged with allegedly casting a ballot despite not being a citizen.
A Bomb Threat Targeted Student Protesters. So Why Did They Get Blamed for It?
A bomb threat at Barnard College targeted the “terrorists/communists that are protesting.” But you wouldn’t know that from the school’s statements.
