OK Superintendent who pushed book bans and religion in schools caught with porn on work TV
Oklahoma schools chief Ryan Walters — once a candidate on President Donald Trump’s shortlist for education secretary — is now facing a GOP-backed probe.
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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.
How the ICE Arrest of a High School Student Activated a Massachusetts Town
On a Saturday morning in late May, ICE arrested Gomes da Silva on his way to volleyball practice.
We’re Publishing the Speech That Harvard Divinity School Suppressed for Mentioning Genocide
“I wanted to center Palestine,” a Harvard commencement speaker told The Intercept. Read and watch her speech.
$6 billion K-12 school funding freeze sparks outcry over ‘cruel betrayal’ of students
Education leaders warn of layoffs, larger classes and slashed services as the Trump administration withholds federal K-12 school funding — hitting California and Texas hardest.
Don’t Look Up.
Stop following their unspoken rule: Don’t look up. It’s time to bust out our secret weapon and fight. Elites don’t stand a chance.
Teacher: Juneteenth Can Teach Students to Explore the Oft-Avoided, ‘More Despondent’ Side of U.S. History
Knowles: ‘When we recognize the push to make Juneteenth a national holiday was led by an educator — it highlights the strength & influence we possess’
Charlie Kirk Gives Piggish Advice to High School Girls
Charlie Kirk told aspiring female college students to get an "MRS" degree. Ana Kasparian discusses on The Young Turks.
LA Schools Say They’ll Protect Graduates from ICE. But Will Families Show Up?
Some parents in the district — which includes an estimated 30,000 immigrant students — plan to sit out commencements over immigration enforcement concerns.
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.
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 standardized test. They say the current benchmarks are too high and the results often don’t accurately…
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