The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has endorsed 15 candidates for the city’s Board of Education’s 21 seats. This list includes a blend of mayoral picks and new political faces for the upcoming November election. However, for six races, including four uncontested, CTU found no candidates aligned with its values. This shortened endorsement list may complicate […]
Brown University economics professor Roberto Serrano recently criticized his university for its sluggish response to an AI cheating scandal affecting his class. In an opinion piece for The Free Press, he explained his decision to move an in-class midterm and final exam to an online format following a fatal shooting on campus in December. This […]
House Republicans have introduced a bill that aims to transfer millions of federal student loan accounts from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department. This legislative move seeks to formalize the previous administration’s efforts to reduce the Education Department’s role in handling student debt. Reason for the Proposal The proposal is part of a […]
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has approved three films for use in public schools. These films comply with the requirements of House Bill 1313, which mandates that students receive education on prenatal development through ‘age-appropriate and research-based’ videos. Among the approved films is one produced by an anti-abortion organization, sparking debate over the […]
Published by the Manhattan Institute, City Journal focuses on urban policy. The debate over gifted education is not new, but recent discussions have taken unusual turns. In New York, writer Katie Arnold-Ratliff questioned the very existence of student giftedness. She suggested that gifted programs are ineffective, referencing a study where only 12.3 percent of gifted […]
Published by the Manhattan Institute, City Journal specializes in urban policy issues. Historically, gifted education has faced criticism. These criticisms have intensified in recent years, often appearing quite extreme. For instance, Katie Arnold-Ratliff, a writer from New York, recently questioned the validity of student giftedness. She argued that gifted programs might be ineffective, citing a […]
Federal student loan policies are experiencing transformations with significant consequences for both current and future graduate students. Recently, a federal judge placed a temporary block on some new loan limits imposed by the Department of Education. These changes affect various professional degrees. In a discussion with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post, William Brangham explored […]
The Education Department has increased the number of graduate degree programs eligible for higher student loan limits. The list of qualifying programs has grown from 11 to 29. This change follows a temporary block by a federal court on the department’s definition of a ‘professional’ degree. This expansion means more students pursuing advanced degrees can […]
Recently, several teachers union leaders have issued an open letter urging Democratic governors to reject the participation in a new federal tax-credit scholarship program. Their stance focuses on safeguarding public education. However, this perspective overlooks the fundamental impact of the law, presenting a non-existent zero-sum situation. The law in question doesn’t merely normalize vouchers as […]
Over 1,000 math and science professors within the University of California are advocating for the SAT and ACT’s reinstatement for STEM applicants. A recent Wall Street Journal opinion piece by UC Berkeley math professors raised concerns about a preparation gap among students. This issue arose after the University of California system suspended standardized tests in […]