Education
Controversy Over Pride Education and Parental Consent in Schools
Social Worker Loses First Amendment Case Rod Theis, an Oregon social worker, faced termination for displaying books affirming biological gender. These included titles like He Is He and She Is She. A court upheld his
Chicago School Board Faces Budget Challenges
The Chicago school board is preparing for a significant vote on a proposed budget amendment. This amendment, supported by members allied with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), aims to increase the district’s predicted state revenue
Maryland School Employee Faces New Charges in Voyeurism Case
Authorities have announced new criminal charges against a Maryland high school employee in a case involving unauthorized recordings of female students. James Mulhern III, from Walter Johnson High School in Montgomery County, is now charged
Shaw University’s Innovative AI Degree in Divinity School Aims to Address Moral Implications
Shaw University, established after the Civil War to promote religious literacy for formerly enslaved individuals, is venturing into new territory. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based institution plans to launch a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Artificial
West Point Professors Allowed Free Speech Following Court Ruling
Recently, a federal judge ruled against a policy at West Point that restricted what professors could publicly write and say without official approval. The military academy’s decision not to appeal this ruling means that the
Federal Student Loan Borrowers Face Repayment Calculation Error
Thousands of federal student loan borrowers must reapply for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans due to a calculation error. The issue impacts approximately 6,000 borrowers, as confirmed by the Department of Education. These borrowers received emails
The Closure of UAA’s Testing Center: Impact and Reflections
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Testing Center’s permanent closure wasn’t announced in a press release or at a community meeting. I discovered it on a calm summer afternoon when my 14-year-old son went to
Broadening the Debate on Technology in Classrooms
In countless schools across America, a familiar scene unfolds: students sit quietly, immersed in their tablets and headphones. Many engage with reading programs, while others have moved on to other tasks. Their teacher moves around
Evaluating Technology Use in Classrooms
In numerous American classrooms, a common sight unfolds: students, headphones on, focused on tablets. While some engage with reading programs, others have moved on to different tasks. Meanwhile, teachers move around the room, overseeing this
Improving Educational Approaches Beyond Screen Use
In many American classrooms, a familiar picture emerges: students focused on tablets, often with headphones, in a quiet environment. Some engage with reading software, while others, having completed their tasks, move on to other activities.