In early June, Governor Jared Polis signed into law legislation to establish statewide Black history education standards in Colorado’s public K-12 schools. HB25-1149, sponsored by Representative Regina English, D-Colorado Springs, and Senator Tony Exum, Sr., D-Colorado Springs, requires the Colorado Department of Education to develop a standard K-12 curriculum for Black history and cultural studies […]
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Supreme Court allows Trump adminstration to resume firing Department of Education staff
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court order requiring the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees laid off earlier this year. The unsigned ruling blocked a May decision by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun, who concluded the administration lacked the authority to “effectively dismantle […]
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Preserving Heritage Languages: Why it matters for families and identity
Language loss poses a significant threat to the preservation of culture and indigenous knowledge worldwide. It is estimated that nearly 40% of the world’s 7000 languages are endangered. When a language is lost, it results in the erasure of cultural and traditional knowledge along with it. The growing trend of multilingualism in various parts of […]
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Oklahoma Department of Education to introduce new assessment for incoming educators from ‘woke’ states
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is introducing a new initiative to assess educators who are relocating to the state from other states with ” progressive education policies”. According to State Superintendent Ryan Walters, the assessment will evaluate teachers’ knowledge in areas such as U.S. Civics, Constitutional Principles, American History, and the biological differences between […]
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The Middle and High School Edition: What to do about AI in the classroom
Chat GPT, please write an introduction to an article about the pitfalls of using artificial intelligence-generated content in education. Make the author sound authoritative, yet casual. Disclaimer: This is an actual article. In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, tools like ChatGPT have emerged as powerful allies in productivity, creativity, and communication. From drafting […]
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Largest teacher union, NEA votes to cut ties with the Anti Defamation League
The National Education Association, the nation’s largest teachers’ union, has voted to sever the partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a civil rights group focused on combating antisemitism, according to an NEA spokesperson. This would call for the union to no longer use ADL materials on antisemitism and Holocaust education. “As educators, we are committed […]
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The One Big Beautiful Bill is an ugly threat to the students who need us most
As an educator in a Title I alternative school, I see students walk inside each morning, burdened by far more than textbooks. They carry trauma, learning disabilities, food insecurity, unstable home lives, and a deep sense that school has never truly welcomed them. Yet with focused, trustworthy support, I’ve watched those same young people grow, […]
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Amazon Prime Days are here for educators
Amazon Prime Days are HERE (July 8-11), and if there’s one thing educators love more than coffee and flair pens—it’s a good DEAL. Whether you’re stocking your classroom, refreshing your home office, or just rewarding yourself for surviving another year of organized chaos, now’s the time to click “add to cart” without guilt. We’re talking:🖊️ […]