#education-policy

#education-policy

Bans on smartphones in Dutch schools improved learning environments, leading to better concentration, social interactions, and a happier atmosphere among students, teachers, and parents.

Linda McMahon, Trump's education secretary, lauded the bill's passage in a post on X, saying that it 'simplifies the overly complex student loan repayment system' and 'reduces federal student loan borrowing amounts to help curb rising tuition costs.'

Mamdani's proposal to end mayoral control aims to transition to a 'co-governance' model fostering greater input from parents and educators, shifting power dynamics in city schools.

Simon Harris reassured party TDs in a voice memo today that Government is committed to reducing student fees as part of measures for the upcoming budget.

According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 74% of school districts faced challenges in filling open teaching positions for the previous year.

In Ontario, the government's move to appoint supervisors to four more school boards highlights a bid for greater control over educational governance, beyond merely addressing financial issues.

Republican lawmakers are considering proposals that would dramatically limit Pell Grants, which have been essential for low-income students, potentially leading to fewer college enrollments.

In our digital world, cursive has fallen by the wayside, but there are many reasons for students to get a basic grasp on cursive writing.

Making this change now - before we might be forced to due to budget pressures - keeps the future in our community's hands, allowing it to be shaped by our collective choices and preferences.

Proponents of career and technical education programs are concerned that moving funding and administration to the Department of Labor could undermine the quality and organization of CTE programs.

The Berkeley Unified School District faced a tough budgeting process for 2025-2026, balancing an $8 million deficit while warning of possible mid-year cuts.

"Under federal law, schools cannot provide benefits to illegal aliens that they do not provide to U.S. citizens," Atty. Gen. Bondi said of the Texas lawsuit in a statement."

London Councils report that the capital is experiencing a significant drop in demand for school places due to a declining birth rate, down by 20% since 2012.