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:🖊️ […]
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Crayons & Capital: Teaching kids financial literacy through art
I’ve been teaching middle school for 3 years and college for 6. While these two levels can be quite different, commonalities are present. Whether a student is in junior high or a junior in higher ed, one often asks a similar question: “Why aren’t we taught about money in school?”. Regardless of program or area […]
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When testing means torture: The unseen burden on students with visual impairments
The moment that broke me was quiet. The lead tester and I locked eyes from across the room, and both of us mimed a slow groan. My student’s finger—just one small hand on one long page—hadn’t moved in over an hour. He wasn’t distracted. He wasn’t lazy. He was simply doing his best to read […]
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From Classroom to Cruise Ship: Retired educator sets sail on a 15-Year ocean adventure
Sharon Lane, a 77-year-old retired foreign language teacher from Orange County, California, has turned her dream of ocean living into a full-blown reality. After decades of teaching high school students in Los Angeles and San Bernardino, she’s now taking a crash course in world travel aboard a cruise ship she’ll call home for the next […]
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Congress Approves $930B in Medicaid Cuts—Schools Brace for Impact
In a narrow 218-214 vote on July 3, the House passed the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), enacting devastating Medicaid cuts that will impact school health services, especially in rural communities. Despite Republican control, Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) joined Democrats in opposing the bill. This […]
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Daily Digest: July 3, 2025
The Daily Dispatch is our quick bites of real talk in education, every weekday. We publish every morning at 5:00 a.m., just in time for your daily coffee. Federal NewsBillions in approved federal K–12 education funds remain withheld by U.S. Department of Education (The Educator’s Room) GOP ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ threatens key services for […]