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Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on talking in class: the writers speaking up for oracy education are right | Editorial

Oracy's absence from the curriculum review indicates a need for renewed focus on speaking and listening skills in education.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

What Research Really Shows About School Phone Bans

High smartphone use does not correlate with poor academic performance in countries like Singapore.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 days ago

UNC System Mandates Reports on DEI Compliance

The University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors required each campus to develop a subcommittee to evaluate compliance with the anti-diversity, equity and inclusion policy, mandating neutrality from administrators on political and social issues.
US politics
#trump-administration
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump is fulfilling an education promise Republicans made for decades

Trump administration aggressively pursues dismantling the Department of Education, breaking from prior Republican hesitance.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump is fulfilling an education promise Republicans made for decades

Trump administration aggressively pursues dismantling the Department of Education, breaking from prior Republican hesitance.
Education
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Don't expect Zohran Mamdani - or any other mayoral candidate - to fix NYC's troubled schools

The city's school system faces significant challenges, including low enrollment and high absenteeism.
US politics
fromSCSJ
2 weeks ago

A Win for Community Mapping in Edgecombe County

Edgecombe County Board of Education adopted Map C for redistricting, ensuring equitable representation and protecting community interests.
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NY approves 'portrait of a graduate' as Regents exam are on the way out

New York is overhauling graduation requirements with a new framework defining essential qualities for earning a diploma after phasing out exit exams.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Trump's plan to dismantle the Dept. of Ed is back on. Here's what that means.

Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with dismantling the Department of Education.
fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago

Real progress or noise: As scores inch up, is NYC's reading curriculum overhaul working?

Experts caution that while the reported increases in reading scores are notable, the short assessments should be interpreted carefully, as they may not fully capture overall literacy improvements.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

After pensioners and disabled people, now Labour targets children in Send reforms

Labour's new focus on children's educational reforms raises concerns about potential cuts to special educational needs and disability provision.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on special needs reform: children's needs must be the priority as the system is redesigned | Editorial

The rising number of children receiving extra help has placed pressure on schools and councils, indicating that the current trajectory for managing special educational needs is unsustainable.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What is Send and why is Labour bracing for backlash over plans for overhaul?

The current special needs education system in England is failing, with families reporting long waiting times for assessments and many children lacking necessary specialist support.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer braced for fresh rebellion over reforms to special needs support

The Independent focuses on current critical issues in the US, from reproductive rights to climate change, sending journalists to uncover pivotal facts behind the messages.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

"A turning point for education": James Caan launches bold education reform plan in House of Lords

Urgent reform is needed in the UK's education system to address social inequality, workforce issues, and the need for collaboration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Schools in England need complex changes' to take more pupils with special needs, review says

Overhauling schools for special needs requires complex changes for effective inclusion.
SF politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Politics in Sweden: Who is the new leader of the struggling Liberals?

Simona Mohamsson pledges a 'tough love' approach to immigration and integration politics as the new leader of the Liberals.
#ofsted
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

NYC schools face a sweeping class size mandate. Here's where the mayoral candidates stand.

New York City's next mayor must implement a new law reducing class sizes in K-12 schools.
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

NYC schools face a sweeping class size mandate. Here's where the mayoral candidates stand.

New York City's next mayor must implement a new law reducing class sizes in K-12 schools.
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
1 month ago

College principal recognised with OBE in King's Birthday Honours

Janet Gardner was awarded an OBE for her contributions to further education, emphasizing collective dedication in transforming lives through education.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Palo Alto Superintendent sees changes in how high schools meet student needs

Comprehensive high schools are being replaced by tailored educational models that focus on individual student needs.
#student-loans
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Major student-loan repayment changes are one step closer for parents, grad students, and millions more borrowers

The Senate education bill proposes significant changes to student-loan repayment plans, aiming for affordability and consolidation.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt

The Department of Education resumed student loan collections, impacting 5.3 million borrowers and emphasizing colleges' responsibilities in the student loan system.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Major student-loan repayment changes are one step closer for parents, grad students, and millions more borrowers

The Senate education bill proposes significant changes to student-loan repayment plans, aiming for affordability and consolidation.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt

The Department of Education resumed student loan collections, impacting 5.3 million borrowers and emphasizing colleges' responsibilities in the student loan system.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kid rotting': why parents are letting their children go wild this summer

It seems that parents who used to invest heavily in their children's summer activities are now rethinking their approaches and considering a more laidback summer.
NYC parents
Online learning
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The new 'one-room schoolhouse': Millions of kids are joining America's microschool movement

Microschools like Onward Learning emphasize personalized education with lower student-to-teacher ratios, aiming to meet individual student needs.
#whitney-tilson
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Who is Whitney Tilson? Meet the NYC mayoral candidate

Whitney Tilson highlights education reform, public safety, and housing as central themes of his mayoral campaign.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Meet Your Candidate: Whitney Tilson for NYC Mayor

Whitney Tilson, a pro-business Democrat, aims to create opportunities for investment and education reform in New York City.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Ban smartphones in schools, Starmer told by the country that's done it

The Independent champions accessible journalism while covering key issues such as educational reforms and reproductive rights.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

The Neuroplasticity Revolution: Why Your Brain's Ability to Rewire Itself Changes Everything About Human Potential - Social Media Explorer

Neuroplasticity reveals that our brains remain remarkably adaptable throughout our entire lives, allowing for continuous optimization of cognitive function.
Psychology
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Rahm Emanuel says 'toxic' Democratic Party needs rebrand as he appears to tease 2028 presidential bid

In the future, if you want the country to give you the keys to the car, somebody's got to be articulating an agenda that's fighting for America, not just fighting Trump.
US politics
#higher-education
Higher education
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump's crackdown on colleges is a good start - but more is needed to fix higher ed

Higher education financing in the U.S. is broken, benefiting colleges at the expense of students and taxpayers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Some Schools Rethink College For All

The push for universal college education has resulted in significant student debt, with many not completing their degrees.
High schools are increasingly offering alternative pathways for students that extend beyond traditional four-year college programs.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump's crackdown on colleges is a good start - but more is needed to fix higher ed

Higher education financing in the U.S. is broken, benefiting colleges at the expense of students and taxpayers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Some Schools Rethink College For All

The push for universal college education has resulted in significant student debt, with many not completing their degrees.
High schools are increasingly offering alternative pathways for students that extend beyond traditional four-year college programs.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

What parents in Germany need to know about the planned schools shake up

Prien emphasizes a holistic approach to education, looking to reform the system by prioritizing children's needs and enhancing overall educational quality.
Germany politics
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cheers for school choice - competition makes ALL education better

School choice legislation allows parents to select schools for their children, enhancing educational opportunities and competition.
Higher education
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Government offering to pay higher salaries to attract leading academics fleeing Donald Trump's education threats

Ireland is launching a 'Global Talent Initiative' to recruit academics amidst U.S. educational policy changes.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers are trying once more to pass sweeping changes to charter school oversight. Here's what they want.

California lawmakers propose Bill AB 84 to reform charter school oversight, encountering significant opposition and concerns about financial impacts on non-traditional educational models.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump's Education Secretary Tells Trump She's Dismantling Her Own Department: Working to Fire Myself!'

Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon humorously claimed to be working to fire herself by reducing the agency's staff and bureaucracy.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Is driving becoming a luxury in Germany? DW 04/28/2025

Learning to drive in Germany is increasingly expensive and challenging, making it inaccessible for many young people.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

School uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

Proposed school uniform policy changes aim to reduce compulsory branded items to aid affordability for families.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

We Might Teach Young People to Affirm Life, Not Just Cope

The youth today struggle with productivity ideals that stifle joy and creativity.
Gilles Deleuze's philosophy proposes changing passive emotional states into active desires.
Promoting educational environments based on joy, rather than compliance, is essential.
#education
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

New test score labels seek positivity, ditching the term 'standard not met' for 'below basic'

California is revising labels for student performance in standardized tests to reduce confusion and improve motivation.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

New test score labels seek positivity, ditching the term 'standard not met' for 'below basic'

California is revising labels for student performance in standardized tests to reduce confusion and improve motivation.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why One Mother Created a Neurodiverse Community Center

A holistic model of care and education is essential for supporting neurodivergent students in the Netherlands.
Tamara's efforts led to the establishment of a school tailored for the needs of neurodivergent children, addressing systemic failures.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Chicago Teachers Secure Deal for Greener, Healthier Schools

The Chicago Teachers Union's new contract emphasizes environmental justice and healthy school conditions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Cortese's bill is a start on equalizing school funding

California's school funding inequity remains a pressing issue, impacted by neighborhood wealth.
Teachers need sustainable respect and resources to ensure quality education for students.
Austin
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

I'm a professor: Here's why my college's new radical admissions policy makes sense - not 'sheep'

The college admissions process needs reform to reward authenticity over privilege and manipulation.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Book Lecture at UC Berkeley: How Local Organizations Shape US Education

The case of school dropout prediction systems illustrates how local organizations in cities like Chicago and New York reshape education framing, showcasing an 'outside-in' approach.
NYC startup
#ai-in-education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 months ago

Louisiana Sees Improved Pass Rates With Corequisite Model

During the 2020-21 academic year, only 12 percent of students attending a public institution in Louisiana who attempted to complete a credit-bearing English class passed. This past fall, success rates among learners jumped to 60 percent.
Online learning
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Who's Against Banning Cellphones in Schools?

Schoharie, NY's strict cellphone policy improved student interaction, mental health, and success in elective classes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Letters: California should leave history curriculum to educators

Rather than relying on expense reductions by imposing crippling cuts or one-time fixes, we need long-term solutions.
Left-wing politics
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Axing the Education Department: Fine for kids, rough on teachers unions

Trump's order to dismantle the Department of Education is seen as an opportunity for enhancing parents' control over schools.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

GCSEs harm our young people. Ministers should have the guts to abolish them and start again | Simon Jenkins

"Just say it. Spit it out. Abolish GCSE. It has nothing to do with young people or their advancement. It has everything to do with quantifying, measuring, controlling and governing their preparation for life."
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Fewer GCSE exams proposed in Labour's curriculum review but Sats to stay

The Labour curriculum review suggests reducing GCSE exams and increasing diversity in education.
Primary assessments will remain, while a focus on practical skills and modern challenges will be emphasized.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Ex-Ofsted chief lashes out at Bridget Phillipson over Labour school reforms

It is hard to understand the motivation, beyond being seen to be different, though the new minister is clearly giving attention to the desires and demands of unions.
UK politics
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

LI educrats drive parents to charters then punish them for wanting good schools

Hempstead school district blames charter schools for budget shortfall, citing poor performance and high charter enrollment.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Final Mission' for Education Dept. Begins Now, McMahon Says

Linda McMahon's initial directive as secretary of education signals a significant shift towards dismantling the department, aligning with President Trump's goal of its elimination.
US news
#california-bar-exam
California
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

California Bar Exam Fiasco Considers Adding Even More Chaos! - Above the Law

California's bar exam overhaul faced issues causing a return to in-person testing, highlighting failures in planning and execution.
California
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Buy One Get One Free Cal Bar Exams! - Above the Law

California's bar exam reform faces major issues, prompting a free retake offer for unsuccessful candidates in an effort to rectify the situation.
California
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

California Bar Exam Fiasco Considers Adding Even More Chaos! - Above the Law

California's bar exam overhaul faced issues causing a return to in-person testing, highlighting failures in planning and execution.
California
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Buy One Get One Free Cal Bar Exams! - Above the Law

California's bar exam reform faces major issues, prompting a free retake offer for unsuccessful candidates in an effort to rectify the situation.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | The Most Important Lesson in Sex Ed Isn't Actually Sex

Sex education needs significant improvement in schools, as indicated by personal experiences of inadequacy in teaching.
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 months ago

How Sweden could change its school grades

The inquiry suggests replacing the A-F grading system with a 1-10 scale to mitigate the negative impacts of failing grades on students.
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