Nikole Hannah-Jones, known for her work on the 1619 Project, recently expressed regret over her decision to enroll her daughter in predominantly Black, high-poverty public schools in Brooklyn. A decade after choosing this educational path as a way to confront school segregation, Hannah-Jones acknowledged she did not provide her daughter, now 16, with the quality […]
Julie Kaputa, a senior at Beaver River Central School in Lewis County, New York, faced an in-school suspension for bringing coffee to class, violating a new ban on outside food and beverages. “I walked in, I had my coffee with me,” Kaputa told WWNY. Her teacher told her to either dispose of the coffee, drink […]
New York’s decision to join a federal tax-credit scholarship program has sparked significant protest from teachers unions. Governor Kathy Hochul’s initiative aims to help students but faces opposition from several groups who accuse the program of diverting resources from public education. Sydney Altfield, CEO of Teach Coalition, states that misconceptions are widespread. Altfield emphasizes that […]
A former educator has brought attention to the prevailing ideologies within teacher training courses. This revelation has sparked a broader discussion on the values and methods imparted to future educators. Teacher training programs often shape the educational approaches adopted by instructors. In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on identifying the underlying principles […]
The Education Department plans to move millions of federal student loan borrowers into the most expensive repayment option if they do not leave the current low-cost plan. This plan, called Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), emerged during the Biden administration, but it has been discontinued. As these borrowers navigate through a malfunctioning repayment system, […]
The Missouri governor has recently proposed an A-F School Grading Framework, which is causing concern among parents and educators alike. This plan requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to implement a grading system that assigns a single letter grade to public schools and districts. Judy Young, writing for the Missouri Independent, expresses frustration […]
School vouchers and subsidies for private schools are pivotal in several governor’s races this year. Democrats hope that public school funding concerns will attract suburban and rural voters. The debate is unfolding in five states: Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas. Candidates are discussing the impact of diverting public money to private education. Public schools […]
The Trump administration is reviewing the accreditation of an organization overseeing around 1,300 beauty and cosmetology schools, impacting over 120,000 students. This examination reflects the president’s larger agenda to modify higher education accreditation. President Donald Trump has vowed to target what he perceives as left-leaning accreditors. During his 2024 campaign, he described accreditation as a […]
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the “PISA 2025 Results” report, highlighting the global standings of student achievement. The results placed American students below numerous other countries. The United States scored 490 in reading and 463 in math. Twenty-four countries outperformed the U.S. in math, and ten exceeded the U.S. in reading, […]
America faces nearly 7 million unfilled jobs. These vacancies often remain due to a lack of candidates with necessary technical skills. However, business owners highlight different concerns. Many candidates struggle with punctuality, lack initiative, or have difficulty receiving feedback constructively. They find problem-solving challenging without specific instructions and cannot handle setbacks effectively. While some blame […]