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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

El Salvador schools enforce military-style haircut checks DW 08/23/2025

El Salvador public schools now require military-style haircuts, strict uniforms, daily respectful greetings by students, and orderly entry enforced by principals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer

Declining language education in the UK has damaged global standing and reduced opportunities, despite clear personal and societal benefits of multilingualism.
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Students are so glued to their phones that 17 states are cracking down with 'bell-to-bell' bans for this school year

Many U.S. states are implementing school cellphone bans during instructional time to improve student attention and mental health.
#transgender-rights
fromTruthout
5 days ago
Social justice

Five Virginia Schools Are Defying Trump Administration's Trans Bathroom Ban

fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago
LGBT

Trump administration denies federal funding to Virginia schools that treat trans students with dignity

fromTruthout
5 days ago
Social justice

Five Virginia Schools Are Defying Trump Administration's Trans Bathroom Ban

fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago
LGBT

Trump administration denies federal funding to Virginia schools that treat trans students with dignity

fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Oklahoma to test teachers from California, New York to guard against radical leftist ideology'

Oklahoma mandates a PragerU exam for out-of-state teacher applicants to prevent radical leftist ideology in classrooms.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Parents in England skipping meals to afford school uniforms, survey finds

Parents in England face financial pressure, prioritizing school uniforms over meals and using credit services for affordability.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

1 in 4 of parents sacrifice food or heating to afford children's school uniform

Rising school uniform costs force families to make difficult financial choices, impacting their ability to afford basic necessities like food and heating.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

How the 'science of reading' bill could change California schools

California is closer to implementing evidence-based reading instruction through bill AB 1454, impacting literacy education statewide.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 week ago

Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for illegal' activity

Teachers and public workers may lose loan forgiveness if employers engage in substantial illegal activities under new federal proposal.
#diversity
from48 hills
1 week ago

Behind the attacks on ethnic studies at SFUSD - 48 hills

San Francisco school district updates ethnic studies curriculum facing opposition from right-wing groups.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves 'underestimated' parents' prepayment push to avoid private school VAT

Private schools received £515 million in advance fees to avoid VAT, significantly exceeding Treasury estimates.
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 7th August 2025

Residents in Brentwood are expressing concerns about a proposed 3,700-home development, stating that their properties require better protection against potential impacts from the project.
London
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Zohran Mamdani's vow to declare war on charter schools if elected NYC mayor sparks outrage from parents, advocates: 'Very misinformed'

Zohran Mamdani opposes charter schools and plans to fight their expansion in New York City.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Today is the last day for many Education Department workers. Here's what they did

Hundreds of civil servants at the U.S. Department of Education have been laid off following a broad reduction in force initiated by the Trump administration.
#higher-education
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Court dismisses Bullis' racial quota suit

Bullis Charter School's lawsuit against the Santa Clara County Board of Education alleging racial quotas has been dismissed.
Education
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago

Santa Clara Schools Supe Warns of Dire Consequences for Head Start

Undocumented children are no longer eligible to enroll in Head Start programs due to new U.S. government policy.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Labour taxing education 'is a bridge too far' as over 50 private schools close - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget aims to end tax breaks for private schools, raising £1.8 billion annually for public education.
#student-loans
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul could push borrowers out of the federal system. Democratic lawmakers want to know if private lenders are ready.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul could push borrowers out of the federal system. Democratic lawmakers want to know if private lenders are ready.

#trump-administration
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Trump administration says some of the $6 billion education grants it withheld were funding 'a radical leftwing agenda'

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Trump administration says some of the $6 billion education grants it withheld were funding 'a radical leftwing agenda'

fromTruthout
1 month ago

After 24 Years, Texas Rolls Back In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

Texas rescinds in-state tuition for undocumented students, impacting thousands and potentially influencing other states to restrict immigrant education.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Florida PTA sues for frozen federal education funds. What that means for Miami-Dade

School districts across the country have filed different lawsuits to try to get the U.S. Department of Education to release funds frozen by the Trump administration.
Education
fromMashable
1 month ago

Gov. Hochul, Sec. Clinton lead push for screen-free New York schools

Governor Hochul's Distraction Free Schools Initiative mandates that 2 million students and 200,000 teachers in New York's K-12 classrooms will no longer carry smartphones.
NYC politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Man Who Brought You Trump Bibles in Schools Is Truly Back at It Again

Oklahoma's education department announced that aspiring teachers from 'woke' states must pass an ideology test by right-wing group PragerU, focusing on U.S. Constitution and 'biological differences'.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Power lines drive state's energy cost, not clean energy

Renewable electricity has the lowest cost of all generation methods. The big reason for high electricity rates is the cost of new transmission lines, not clean energy mandates.
California
#supreme-court
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Supreme Court Deals Blow to Public Schools and LGBTQ+ Rights

The Supreme Court ruling grants parents the right to shield children from LGBTQ-inclusive education based on religious beliefs.
#undocumented-students
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Republicans Introduce Bill to Revoke the Charter of Largest US Teachers Union

Congressional Republicans introduced a bill to revoke the National Education Association's federal charter in response to its opposition to Trump's policies.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Cellphone ban will start at NYC Public Schools in September; here's what to know | amNewYork

Kathy Hochul announced a new cell phone policy aimed at creating distraction-free environments in New York public schools, effective from the first day of school.
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Supreme Court backs Trump push for mass firings at Education Department

The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to proceed with significant cuts to the Education Department.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

Many schools have banned smartphones on site, but Monmouthshire plans a countywide policy advising against giving children smartphones until they're at least 14, due to overuse and related issues.
Parenting
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Row over reasons behind Bromley private school closure

Bishop Challoner School's closure is largely attributed to Labour's VAT hike, according to Bromley Council.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California colleges on edge over suit challenging funds for Latino-serving campuses

The federal government sets aside millions of dollars in grants annually for colleges it classifies as Hispanic-Serving Institutions, a designation earned by having an undergraduate student body that is at least 25% Latino.
Higher education
#lgbtq-rights
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Advocates, electeds reaffirm commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive education after controversial Supreme Court ruling | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Advocates, electeds reaffirm commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive education after controversial Supreme Court ruling | amNewYork

fromFortune
1 month ago

Experts fear Trump will transform student loan forgiveness to be a 'tool for political punishment': 'I could see entire cities being targeted'

The Education Department is reforming the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, potentially excluding organizations based on subjective assessments of their activities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blunkett urges ministers to use incredible sensitivity' in changing Send system in England

Ministers must handle changes to special educational needs with sensitivity and ensure a meaningful replacement for education, health, and care plans.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Fury as London schools give parents four days notice of teachers' strike

Teachers at Charter Schools Education Trust are striking for better maternity pay after the Trust refused to meet union demands.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why Starmer could face a fresh rebellion over Send support

The Independent provides on-the-ground reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and education, funding quality journalism through donations.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Family hubs to open in every council in England

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stated that the "Best Start" family hubs would "give a lifeline" to families, aiming to support 500,000 more children in disadvantaged areas.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Smartphone bans in Dutch schools have improved learning, study finds

Bans on smartphones in Dutch schools enhanced the learning environment, improving concentration, social safety, and overall satisfaction among students and educators.
#federal-funding
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
US politics

CA Dept. of Education responds as Trump freezes school funds nationwide

California and other states will not receive federal funding for schools due to the Trump administration's political priorities.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

White House seeks to cut nation's only federal after-school program

Proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration aim to eliminate the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, affecting after-school programs for millions of students.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

We advocated for our son to repeat kindergarten. Now, he's thriving at school.

Readiness for school encompasses both skills and mindset, crucial for overall success.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Alberta's Book Ban Is a Blatant Act of Cultural Vandalism | The Walrus

Alberta's government has announced a book ban targeting materials deemed inappropriate for school libraries.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Mayors fought to keep control of NYC schools for decades. Mamdani says he'd share power.

Mamdani supports ending mayoral control of NYC public schools to implement co-governance with greater input from parents and educators.
#harvard-university
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Administration Places Thumb On Negotiation Scale, Decides Harvard Didn't Do Enough To Fight Antisemitism - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Administration Places Thumb On Negotiation Scale, Decides Harvard Didn't Do Enough To Fight Antisemitism - Above the Law

Higher education
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Minister appears to backtrack as he says cuts to student fees on cards from next January

Government committed to reducing student fees.
Cuts to student fees may take effect from January 2024.
Education
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

18% Of Teachers Are Seriously Considering Not Returning In The Fall - And Other Troubling Teacher Shortage Statistics

The teacher shortage is significantly impacting U.S. schools, leading to increased class sizes and pressure on current educators.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario's takeover of 4 school boards reflects growing provincial role in education: expert | CBC News

Ontario's appointment of school board supervisors reflects a push for greater provincial control over education.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Aid at risk for California students receiving Pell Grants

Proposed cuts to federal financial aid may severely impact college accessibility for low-income and marginalized students in the Bay Area.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Religious Parents Against LGBTQ+ Books

Justice Sotomayor warns that rural districts may censor curricula due to costs of legal challenges regarding educational materials.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Tensions Rise in Brooklyn's Sunset Park Over Charter School Plans

Opposition grows against Brooklyn Rise Charter School's return to Sunset Park amid concerns over public school funding and enrollment.
Local public school advocates argue against the need for additional charter schools in the area.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Here's how international students could be impacted at Harvard

Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says the recent actions by the Trump administration have been "simply un-American." He emphasizes that even a reversal in policies wouldn't restore trust in the U.S. for international students, indicating a long-term impact on student enrollment and the academic environment."
Canada news
#title-ix
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

U.S. Justice Department investigating University of California's hiring practices

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the University of California for potential violations of civil rights law connected to its pursuit of diverse faculty hires.
US politics
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Now hiring: NYC recruits recent high school grads as assistant school safety agents

New York City is recruiting young assistant school safety agents to address a staffing shortage, raising concerns among advocates about their roles.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Elementary school students in Pennsylvania could soon be required to learn cursive

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.
Writing
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