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#school-closures
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
23 hours ago

What's in store for SF schools amid budget crisis? Superintendent gives insight on district's future

San Francisco schools face a $114 million budget deficit and may consider school closures due to declining enrollment.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
23 hours ago

What's in store for SF schools amid budget crisis? Superintendent gives insight on district's future

San Francisco schools face a $114 million budget deficit and may consider school closures due to declining enrollment.
#school-safety
Education
fromwww.npr.org
6 years ago

Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?

The debate on school safety centers around harsher security measures versus more compassionate approaches following the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago
NYC politics

Staffing shortages and the future of school safety: Mayoral candidates weigh in

The decline of NYPD school safety agents highlights a significant shift in NYC's approach to school safety amid evolving educational and political dynamics.
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago
Education

DeVos On School Safety; A New Leader For Education's Civil Rights Office

Betsy DeVos missed the school safety commission meeting while attending a conference in Switzerland, raising questions about prioritizing school safety initiatives.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
6 years ago

Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?

The debate on school safety centers around harsher security measures versus more compassionate approaches following the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Staffing shortages and the future of school safety: Mayoral candidates weigh in

The decline of NYPD school safety agents highlights a significant shift in NYC's approach to school safety amid evolving educational and political dynamics.
#private-schools
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour turns fire on Farage ahead of Reform UK leader's speech UK politics live

Focus on improving state education by reallocating funds from private school tax breaks.
The two-child benefit cap is still under government review.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour turns fire on Farage ahead of Reform UK leader's speech UK politics live

Focus on improving state education by reallocating funds from private school tax breaks.
The two-child benefit cap is still under government review.
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

California sues Trump admin over threats to trans athletes

California sues the Trump administration over its transgender-inclusive school sports policy after a request to change it.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

California sues Trump admin over threats to trans athletes

California sues the Trump administration over its transgender-inclusive school sports policy after a request to change it.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Supreme Court will decide cases on book censorship, health care access

Supreme Court cases involve book censorship and healthcare access affecting LGBTQ+ rights.
fromGay City News
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Community Education Council accused of obstructing votes on trans resolutions

Elected officials are urging action against perceived manipulation of education council processes regarding resolutions on transgender issues.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Supreme Court will decide cases on book censorship, health care access

Supreme Court cases involve book censorship and healthcare access affecting LGBTQ+ rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

Texas's 'Don't Say Gay' bill bans LGBTQ+ discussions in schools and prohibits student clubs, impacting youth mental health and freedoms.
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
2 days ago

Figures reveal the number of Barnet schools with empty places

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.
London politics
#free-school-meals
#higher-education
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fresh attack on Harvard intensifies chaos for international students in US

The Trump administration escalated its conflict with Harvard by revoking its eligibility for international student enrollment, affecting thousands of students.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of British students face Harvard expulsion after vindictive' Trump ban

Trump's decision to ban international student enrollment at Harvard has sparked widespread backlash and threatens the status of hundreds of British students.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fresh attack on Harvard intensifies chaos for international students in US

The Trump administration escalated its conflict with Harvard by revoking its eligibility for international student enrollment, affecting thousands of students.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of British students face Harvard expulsion after vindictive' Trump ban

Trump's decision to ban international student enrollment at Harvard has sparked widespread backlash and threatens the status of hundreds of British students.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Teaching AI isn't enough-we need to teach wisdom, too

The White House's executive order on AI education aims to cultivate skills for the next generation, but lacks depth in critical thinking and ethics.
#harvard-university
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Trump's Harvard foreign student ban draws rebuke from China, amid uncertainty

Chinese students represent more than a quarter of Harvard's total student body.
China's government criticized the U.S. actions impacting foreign students, emphasizing educational cooperation.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Trump administration moves to cancel federal contracts with Harvard worth about $100 million

The federal government intends to cancel about $100 million in contracts with Harvard University as part of ongoing tensions over policy compliance.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration halts Harvard's ability to enroll international students

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard's ability to enroll international students due to alleged compliance failures and promotes a stance against antisemitism.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students DW 05/22/2025

DHS revoked Harvard's ability to enroll international students amid Trump's accusation of antisemitism and 'woke' ideology.
This decision impacts many international students enrolled at Harvard.
US news
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

Harvard University lost its certification to enroll international students due to accusations from the Trump administration regarding campus safety and anti-American activities.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Trump's Harvard foreign student ban draws rebuke from China, amid uncertainty

Chinese students represent more than a quarter of Harvard's total student body.
China's government criticized the U.S. actions impacting foreign students, emphasizing educational cooperation.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Trump administration moves to cancel federal contracts with Harvard worth about $100 million

The federal government intends to cancel about $100 million in contracts with Harvard University as part of ongoing tensions over policy compliance.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration halts Harvard's ability to enroll international students

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard's ability to enroll international students due to alleged compliance failures and promotes a stance against antisemitism.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students DW 05/22/2025

DHS revoked Harvard's ability to enroll international students amid Trump's accusation of antisemitism and 'woke' ideology.
This decision impacts many international students enrolled at Harvard.
US news
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 weeks ago

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

Harvard University lost its certification to enroll international students due to accusations from the Trump administration regarding campus safety and anti-American activities.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

How D.C.'s failure to curb truancy fueled a surge in youth crime

Irving LaBoard's death underscores the critical relationship between truancy and youth crime, highlighting systemic failures in addressing these issues.
#new-york-city
NYC parents
fromDailycaller
5 days ago

Girls' Soccer Teams Booted From $4M Taxpayer-Funded Field

The NYC Department of Education's renovation decision has led to unfair displacement of girls' soccer teams for the benefit of a boys' school.
NYC parents
fromDailycaller
5 days ago

Girls' Soccer Teams Booted From $4M Taxpayer-Funded Field

The NYC Department of Education's renovation decision has led to unfair displacement of girls' soccer teams for the benefit of a boys' school.
#federal-funding
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump's budget calls for a 15% funding cut to the Education Department

Trump administration proposes significant cuts to the Department of Education while affirming commitment to state control over education.
US news
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Trump Administration Fires 13 Members of Key Education Research Board, Citing Partisan Influence'

Trump administration dismisses all Biden-appointed members of federal education research board, indicating a shift in educational policy and governance.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration's Education Agenda: A Tragedy in 2 Acts

The Trump administration's education strategy involves dismantling institutions and rebuilding them for loyalty.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard sues Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

Harvard filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the revocation of its authority to enroll international students, citing severe threats to academic integrity.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump's budget calls for a 15% funding cut to the Education Department

Trump administration proposes significant cuts to the Department of Education while affirming commitment to state control over education.
US news
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Trump Administration Fires 13 Members of Key Education Research Board, Citing Partisan Influence'

Trump administration dismisses all Biden-appointed members of federal education research board, indicating a shift in educational policy and governance.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration's Education Agenda: A Tragedy in 2 Acts

The Trump administration's education strategy involves dismantling institutions and rebuilding them for loyalty.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Harvard sues Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

Harvard filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the revocation of its authority to enroll international students, citing severe threats to academic integrity.
US news
fromThe New York Sun
1 week ago

Trump Administration, Citing 'Unlawful' Discrimination Against Jewish Students, Takes Aim at Columbia University's Accreditation

Columbia University risks losing accreditation due to discrimination against Jewish students, impacting federal financial aid.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Education Chief Gives Stunning Reply To Holocaust Denier' Question At Hearing

Linda McMahon advocates for viewpoint diversity on campuses, emphasizing free speech rights amid contentious debate about limits and hiring practices.
#supreme-court
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirt

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Massachusetts student who wanted to wear 'only two genders' T-shirt

NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

New Jersey Law Would Give Parents Paid Time Off For School Events

A proposed bill in New Jersey aims to incentivize businesses to offer parents time off for school events through tax credits.
#us-china-relations
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

From students to tech: How US-China ties are sliding despite tariff truce

The US is increasing restrictions on Chinese students and technology despite a temporary tariff pause with China.
US news
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

China blasts Trump administration's ban on Harvard's international students

The Trump administration's ban on international students from Harvard could damage America's global academic reputation.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

California Senate approves bill to automatically admit grads to CSUs

"SB 640 is motivated by the idea that it should be as easy and seamless to go from 12th grade to the next step as it is to go from 10th grade to 11th grade."
California
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario to give education minister power to more easily take over school boards | CBC News

Ontario is expanding the powers of the education minister to oversee school boards and require police presence in schools.
Education
fromstateline.org
2 weeks ago

As teacher burnout deepens, states scramble to fill school job vacancies

Superintendents face staffing crises with 1 in 8 teaching positions unfilled or held by underqualified teachers.
#budget-cuts
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Gutting of the Department of Education Is Worse Than You Think

The dismantling of the Department of Education poses serious risks to marginalized student communities and the future of public education.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Apprenticeship shake-up to shift focus to under-21s

The government plans to remove funding for postgraduate apprenticeships, affecting higher apprenticeships which may now need to be funded entirely by employers.
Higher education
#child-support
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's not grit' that children lack, but proper support | Letters

The government's focus on resilience distracts from the urgent need for enhanced mental health support in schools.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's not grit' that children lack, but proper support | Letters

The government's focus on resilience distracts from the urgent need for enhanced mental health support in schools.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Sinead Ryan: School absenteeism is 'hugely alarming' - someone should tell the thousands of teachers on career break

Education Minister Helen McEntee addressed the alarming absenteeism figures, emphasizing the necessity for action amidst reports of 110,000 primary and 65,000 secondary school children missing significant school days.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Appeals court halts Temecula school district ban on critical race theory

"District teachers have experienced anxiety and confusion in knowing what is prohibited by the Resolution and fear extreme repercussions without guardrails for even accidental violations."
SF parents
#smartphone-ban
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

Here are the exceptions to the phone ban coming to NY schools

The smartphone ban in New York schools allows exemptions for specific educational, health, and caregiving needs.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Hugely alarming' levels of school absences prompts Minister Helen McEntee to announce measures to tackle problem

In recent years we have seen a decline in regular attendance and a rise in the number of children and young people missing a concerning number of school days.
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | NY charter school leader compares teachers union, lawmakers to segregationists 'barricading' kids: 'Super politically threatening'

Moskowitz compares teachers' union actions to segregationists, claiming they hinder students' access to quality education.
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