The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to vacate its longtime headquarters in the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) building, marking one of the most visible steps yet in the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to scale back the agency. The Department said the LBJ building, which is located in downtown Washington, will be turned over to […]
Cheryl Adams
Cheryl is a veteran educator turned journalist turned editor. I love long walks and debating on social media about the human side of arguments.
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Cultivating Safety, Belonging, and Well-Being: The Trailblazing Work of María Barragán Ortiz
María Barragán Ortiz is an internationally recognized multilingual educator, researcher, Top 50 Educator, and consultant whose work centers on creating safe, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments. From her early experiences growing up in a rural town in southern Spain to teaching and researching across Spain, Poland, England, and the United States, María has seen firsthand […]
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Teaching Across Borders and Possibilities: The Global Vision of Dr. Angello Villarreal
In classrooms across America, educators often speak about the power of representation, belonging, and resilience. Few embody those values as fully as Angello Villarreal, a scholar, teacher, and community leader whose journey from Peru to New Jersey classrooms reflects the transformative potential of education itself. Dr. Villarreal teaches at Freehold Township High School and RAISE […]
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Teaching the Whole Human: The Relational Leadership of Dr. Leigh Alley
In an era when education policy often focuses on test scores, pacing guides, and performance metrics, educators like Dr. Leigh Alley are reminding the profession of a foundational truth: schools are human systems before they are academic ones. A lifelong coastal Mainer and proud public educator, Dr. Alley serves as Coordinator of Teacher Education at […]
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Banners at Department of Education Honor Education Leaders, But Charlie Kirk’s Inclusion Draws Criticism
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New banners featuring prominent figures connected to education and American history were installed outside the United States Department of Education headquarters on Maryland Avenue on March 1, as part of a campaign highlighting leaders who have influenced learning and public life. Among those featured on the banners are Benjamin Franklin, Martin Luther […]
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Trump administration abandons appeal targeting DEI in education
The Trump administration has withdrawn a significant initiative that sought to curb diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts across schools and colleges. The Trump administration has filed a notice withdrawing its appeal in a case that sought to roll back more than 60 years of civil rights protections in public education after attempting to require […]
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Congress pushes back against Trump’s education cuts in FY 2026 budget proposal
This week, both Democratic and Republican congressional lawmakers released a fiscal year 2026 education budget proposal that rejects the Trump administration’s plans to reduce funding for the U.S. Department of Education and eliminate financial aid programs. The plan is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to “take all necessary steps to close the Department […]
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New unbanned book network aims to counter rising book bans in schools
In response to the nationwide surge in book bans, a grassroots organization dedicated to increasing diversity in publishing is launching a program to counteract censorship in schools and libraries. This week, We Need Diverse Books, or WNDB, announced the creation of the Unbanned Book Network, focused on donating books by authors who have been banned and select […]