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Faculty at major university vow to ‘resist’ Trump’s ICE, declare ‘sanctuary union’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The sole faculty union at the University of Oregon has declared itself a “sanctuary union” that will not cooperate with federal deportation efforts. Read More
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Former students accuse CPS officials of longtime abuse, sexual misconductTwelve Chicago women are sharing stories of sexual abuse by public-school officials – highlighting the district’s failure to address such charges in a timely manner,… Read More
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Missouri Cancer Inquiry Committee to review elementary school cancer clusterAdministrators say 10 staff members of a Kansas City-area school have reported a cancer diagnosis in recent years. In August 2022, the principal of… Read More
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School districts nationwide sue PowerSchool amid data breach extortion attemptsPowerSchool, one of the nation’s largest education tech providers, is being sued by school districts across the country after a December 2024 data breach opened the door for ongoing… Read More
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The majority of parents and teachers favor ESAs, but Kansas legislators prioritize administrators over students(The Sentinel) – Nearly three out of four teachers support Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in America, and optimism among educators about their profession is increasing,… Read More
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Decision to let Karmelo Anthony graduate prompts outrage from victim’s familyA Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another teen at a track meet is being allowed to graduate, despite protests from the victim’s family. The Frisco Independent School… Read More
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Texas mom charged with aiding terrorism in son’s alleged middle school attack plotA Texas mother is facing terrorism charges after she allegedly purchased ammunition and tactical gear for her son to use in a planned attack on his middle school. Read More
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‘Debunked’ study served as key pillar in academia’s DEI temple(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An unsound study alleging that white doctors are responsible for worse clinical outcomes with black newborns because of “spontaneous bias” serves as a tentpole… Read More
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Applications open Thursday for TN school choice program(The Center Square) – Families can begin applying for 20,000 school choice scholarships on Thursday. The Tennessee General Assembly approved the $7,295 Education Freedom scholarships in a January… Read More
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New Mexico district wrestles with escalating trend of students bringing firearms to schoolsAlbuquerque Public Schools has confiscated 13 firearms on school grounds this year, raising concerns among parents and the community over student safety. The latest incident occurred May 5… Read More
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Gov. Kehoe’s revamped Board of Ed. meets, inheriting Missouri’s educational slide under former President Charlie ShieldsFreshman Gov. Mike Kehoe shook up the Missouri State Board of Education by appointing new members last month, including a replacement for longtime President Charlie Shields, under whose leadership… Read More
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Segregated graduations raise concerns UVA not dismantling DEI(The Daily Signal) – The University of Virginia was supposed to have dismantled its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by now. Two weeks ago, amid accusations that the university… Read More
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Harvard bargains with Trump admin and loses another $450 million in federal grants(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Harvard University president Alan Garber sent a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Monday asking for the ability to address issues on campus,… Read More
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Multimillion-dollar budget deficits force Oregon schools to consider closures, layoffsOregon schools are scrambling to balance their 2025-26 budgets amid higher costs and lower enrollment – causing many to consider closing buildings and cutting jobs. “Districts have to… Read More
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Teacher salaries hit national median income, but union wants moreThe average teacher salary is $62,000 nationally, but that’s not enough, the head of the second-largest teachers’ union said last week. Educators could earn about $80,000 if they… Read More
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Government overreach is fueling education crisis, report says(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy in education may be what is standing in the way of student success, a report released Thursday said. Read More
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Transparency index aims to keep Idaho public schools accountable to citizens, educational stakeholdersA think tank has published “the nation’s first Public School Transparency Index” – a crucial step in helping Idaho taxpayers and lawmakers navigate core educational data, the nonprofit argues. Read More
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Kansas #15 for per-student spending, #40 in NAEP outcomes(The Sentinel) – A new analysis by Kansas Policy Institute shows that the Sunflower State ranks #15 for cost-of-living-adjusted spending per student, but #40 in… Read More
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Over 250 CEOs ask states to mandate AI classes for high school graduatesMore than 250 CEOs signed a letter last week encouraging states to require artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science courses in school curricula and graduation… Read More
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Teachers more optimistic under Trump administration, survey revealsEducators nationwide are more optimistic about the state of education since President Trump was reelected, a new survey shows. The poll, conducted by EdChoice… Read More