Education
Community Mourns Closing of Queen of Martyrs School
Kevin and Shannon Carbonneau from Oak Lawn received the news late last year they were expecting a baby. Although school selection seemed distant, Kevin had a desire to send his child to Queen of Martyrs
North Carolina Father Sues School District Over Bathroom Access Concerns
A father in North Carolina, Brandon Matthews, has initiated legal action against his children’s school district. He is seeking clarity on the policy regarding whether biological males are allowed to use the same restrooms as
University of Michigan Adopts New Grading Policy for Freshmen
The University of Michigan plans to implement a new grading system for incoming freshmen in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) starting in fall 2027. These students will not have letter grades
Howard University Enrollment Controversy Raises Concerns
Amid a wave of student disenrollment, Howard University student Nikiyah Clark arrived with essential belongings, hopeful yet apprehensive as she secured her dormitory. This followed earlier communication from the university canceling her enrollment due to
Cornell University Bans Processing of Wild Game on Campus
Cornell University has implemented a ban on processing wild game in school kitchens. This decision comes after an incident involving students who prepared a bear carcass in a dormitory kitchen. The policy explicitly states, “Processing
University of Washington Cancels Hasan Piker’s Lecture
The University of Washington has canceled a planned lecture by Hasan Piker, a progressive Twitch commentator, originally set for January as part of the school’s 2026-27 Speaker Series. The university cited a flawed planning process
Justice Department Charges Duke Law School with Unlawful Admissions Practices
The Justice Department has alleged that Duke University’s law school has unlawfully considered race in its admissions process. This marks another action by the Trump administration against institutions of higher education. In a findings letter,
Linda McMahon Criticizes Democrats Over Women’s Sports Concerns
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has voiced criticism towards Democrats for dismissing concerns related to women’s sports. This follows the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold transgender sports bans. McMahon emphasized protecting women’s sports, noting the impact
Proposed Changes to Head Start Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration has announced new proposed guidelines that could significantly alter the operation of Head Start programs across the United States. Head Start, initiated in 1965 during President Johnson’s War on Poverty, currently provides
Navigating the Role of Technology in American Education
Technology is deeply integrated into American education, yet educators often find themselves lacking the time needed to manage tasks like grading, lesson planning, paperwork, and responding to emails. A Pew Research Center survey reveals that