The U.S. Department of Education has officially pulled back the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX rule. Education Secretary Linda McMahon made this announcement in an interview with OutKick. McMahon mentioned that the move strengthens the administration’s view that girls’ and women’s sports should be reserved for female athletes. “We are acknowledging that boys and men […]
The recent actions by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick have sparked a debate about accountability in the education sector. Fitzpatrick requested that the president of the St. Louis Board of Education provide testimony regarding the termination of former Superintendent Millicent Borishade. This situation prompts an important inquiry. Is accountability genuinely upheld, or is it being […]
Wai Wah Chin, writing for City Journal published by the Manhattan Institute, has expressed concerns regarding a new proposal aimed at removing the admissions test for New York City’s specialized high schools. This proposal, known as the Excellence and Integration Plan, was introduced by New York City Councilmember Lincoln Restler, along with Deputy Speaker Nantasha […]
As September draws to a close, children are settled back in school, with reading lists and routines well in place. The usual curriculum often involves textbooks crafted by committees, which might range from lackluster to heavily agenda-driven. Alternatively, some students learn through emotionless computer screens. However, there exists another educational approach, one pioneered over a […]
Some federal student loan borrowers previously enrolled in the now-defunct Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan must decide on a new repayment option soon. They risk being automatically assigned to an alternative plan if they miss the deadline. Deadline Details The initial deadlines for some borrowers will be September 29. This date marks […]
A coalition representing 89 organizations and student borrowers is calling on Congress to conduct emergency oversight hearings. These groups aim to address what they describe as widespread failures in student loan servicing. Call for Oversight The organizations sent a letter to Congress amid significant changes to the federal student loan system by the Trump administration. […]
I have spent 30 years working in the field of education, reaching a point where I could retire with full benefits. Yet, I find myself not lounging on my patio with my dogs, but in my office. I serve as an elementary school principal in Phelps County and have returned for my 31st year in […]
Unconventional Passing Periods At Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, passing periods are silent, driven by students who rely on an internal clock rather than bells. This practice aims to instill responsibility and independence, preparing students for professional environments. Dressed in business casual, they move seamlessly to class. Monday through Thursday, a quarter of the student […]
States throughout the United States are increasingly implementing civics requirements in education. As of fall, Iowa mandates passing a test, similar to the naturalization exam, for graduation. Kentucky’s law, in effect for 2024, requires students to complete a civic literacy course or a 100-question civics test. In June, Alaska integrated civics into diploma criteria. Mississippi’s […]
In rural Newburg, a small school is witnessing significant advancements through a program gaining traction throughout Missouri. Despite being eligible for retirement after 30 years in education, I have chosen to continue my role as an elementary school principal in Phelps County for the 31st year. Having dedicated three decades to education, retirement could now […]