Education
Critique of Modern Gifted Education Approaches
According to Neetu Arnold of City Journal, a publication by the Manhattan Institute, there is increasing skepticism towards current gifted education systems. The criticisms of such programs are not new, but recent arguments appear more
Education Department Grants Extended Compliance Time for Training Programs
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced an extension for barbering, cosmetology, and massage therapy programs to meet a new accountability rule. This decision follows the department’s finalization of the accountability measure aimed at ensuring
Critiques of Gifted Education See Increased Absurdity
City Journal, associated with the Manhattan Institute, discusses urban policy and recently addressed critiques of gifted education. Criticisms of these programs are not new, yet recent arguments have become increasingly illogical. In New York, writer
Federal Student Loan Repayment Challenges and Upcoming Concerns
More than 12.5 million federal student loan borrowers face potential delinquency or default by the end of 2026, as indicated by current repayment trends from Department of Education data. Current State of Borrower Delinquency and
Federal Student Loan Changes Impact Graduate Students
Recent developments in federal student loan policies are set to affect current and prospective graduate students. A significant ruling by a federal judge has temporarily halted some recent loan restrictions proposed by the Department of
Education Department Expands Graduate Programs for Higher Loan Limits
The Education Department has announced an expansion of graduate degree programs eligible for higher student loan limits. The updated list now includes 29 programs, up from the previous 11, following a temporary federal court block
Defending Educational Choice: The Role of Parents in Revitalizing Education
Leaders of several teachers unions have written an open letter urging Democratic governors to reject a new federal tax-credit scholarship program. They argue that it threatens public education. However, the letter misunderstands the law’s true
University of California Faculty Push for SAT Reinstatement
University of California Faces Pressure to Reintroduce SAT/ACT Scores Over 1,000 math and science professors within the University of California (UC) system are advocating for the return of SAT and ACT scores for students applying
Twins Achieve Perfect ACT Scores: A Family’s Academic Journey
Twins Dean and Aiden Elhadary, students at New Trier High School, celebrated an academic milestone when both secured perfect ACT scores. This achievement came immediately after finishing their sophomore year. I got an email in
Commemorating Resilience and Unity on America’s 250th and 9/11 Anniversary
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the nation also marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Elizabeth L. Hillman, President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, highlights how these