Update: 4/4/2025: On Friday, the Supreme Court allowed President Trump to temporarily freeze millions of dollars in grants to states used to address teacher shortages. The decision was 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and the three liberal-leaning justices dissenting. In an unsigned option, the states have indicated “that they have the financial wherewithal to […]
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The Impact of DEI Bans on American Schools: Consequences for students and educators
Times are strange, aren’t they? Everyday, sometimes every hour, we are bombarded with “unprecedented” news. As educators, we are accustomed to navigating the twists and turns that come with constant power struggles in our country. However, few things have impacted education as profoundly as the recent bans on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in […]
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New lawsuit alleges cuts to the Department of Education impact students’ civil rights
Today, the National Education Association, a coalition of civil rights advocates that include the NAACP and American Federation of States, filed a federal lawsuit in federal district court arguing that the cuts to the Department of Education will impact the civil rights of students and will cause the agency not able to carry out many […]
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Dystopian Teacher Tales: Hero Teacher Stops Bad Guy With Gun
Although the following story is fiction, it isn’t as far-fetched as you might imagine. Without the US Department of Education or teacher union protections, many states may move to arm teachers in response to school shootings. In some places, they already are. Schools may also partner with associations and businesses that would not have been […]
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Trump shifts student loan oversight to SBA, Special needs funding to HHS in education shake-up
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the Small Business Administration (SBA) will assume responsibility for the federal student loan portfolio. At the same time, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will oversee funding for special needs students. The decision follows his executive order signed earlier in the day, initiating the process to dismantle […]
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Done! Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of Education to transfer education oversight to individual states. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon released a statement following the announcement, calling the executive order a “history-making action” that will “free future generations of American students and forge opportunities for their success.” “Education is […]
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Major Shakeup on Abbott Elementary: Ava is fired
In a major shake-up at Abbott Elementary, Principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James) finally faces the repercussions of her questionable leadership in the episode “Audit.” After an audit reveals she accepted bribes from a local golf course, Ava is abruptly fired, marking a significant turning point for the show and causing Twitter users to be in […]
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Trump to Sign executive order on Thursday seeking closure of the Department of Education
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday aiming to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a key campaign pledge, according to senior administration officials. The order has been in development for weeks and will be signed during a White House ceremony attended by several Republican governors and state education […]