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Linda McMahon during her Senate confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, outlining her top priorities for reshaping US education. (Getty Images) The US Senate confirmed billionaire GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the next Secretary of Education in a 51-45 vote on Monday. McMahon’s ascent to the helm…
Representational (The New York Times photo) The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the largest teachers union in the US, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education (DoE), contesting a recent directive that eliminates race-based considerations in schools. The lawsuit, which also includes the American Sociological Association and AFT’s Maryland affiliate…
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City. (AP File Photo) Governor Kevin Stitt rejects controversial proposal to gather students’ immigration data in Oklahoma schools. (Getty Images) Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address at the Oklahoma State Capitol in…
Trump’s school funding cuts clash with ESSA’s limits on federal control over education. (AP Photo) President Donald Trump‘s proposal to cut federal funding from schools that incorporate educational materials or curricula he disapproves of has raised alarms about a potential clash with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA, passed in 2015, was a major…
Representational (AI generated) Rural schools in the United States are often overlooked in national education policies and reforms, which tend to focus on urban and suburban areas. Despite educating 20% of the nation’s students, rural schools face challenges stemming from misconceptions and a lack of targeted resources. According to a report by The Conversation, known…