President-elect Trump appointed Penny Schwinn as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education. Schwinn previously served as the Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner and vice President for PK-12 and pre-bachelor programs at the University of Florida and the Texas Education Agency. On late Friday, Trump announced the pick on Truth Social but initially misspelled […]
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Massive PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Historical Student and Teacher Records Across U.S. Schools
School districts across the United States are grappling with the fallout of a cyberattack on edtech giant PowerSchool, which resulted in the unauthorized access of personal data from millions of current and former students and teachers. The breach, first detected on December 28, 2024, compromised PowerSchool’s customer support portal and provided attackers access to the […]
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What Teachers Can Learn from Trevor Noah’s Wisdom
I recently listened to an episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, the world’s top Health and Wellness podcast. This episode featured an interview with Trevor Noah. I learned so much from this conversation and quickly realized that so much of what was said was directly relevant to the current state of education. Like many […]
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Dr. Mike Dunn: Trailblazing Educator Instilling a Passion for Wonder and Curiosity in the Classroom
If you look at Dr. Mike Dunn’s resume, you’ll almost immediately guess he loves adventure and the outdoors. But to meet him is to meet someone deeply passionate about education and ensure all students and their community’s complex needs are met. I first met Mike ten-plus years ago. He started writing for The Educator’s Room […]
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House Passes Social Security Fairness Act to Address WEP and GPO Reductions
Today in the Oval Office, President Biden Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act, repealing two statutes that have reduced payouts to public sector workers, including teachers, for decades. “The bill I’m signing today is about a simple proposition,” Biden said before signing the Social Security Fairness Act. “Americans who have worked hard all their […]
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Trailblazing Educators: A group of dynamic educators from around the globe
[Atlanta, Georgia] – The Educator’s Room, LLC is proud to announce the recipients of The Educator’s Room Trailblazing Educators recognition, honoring outstanding educators who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the education and development of their students and communities. This prestigious recognition celebrates educators who go above and beyond to create impactful learning environments, foster student […]
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President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 Years Old
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. He spent his final moments at home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Carter’s life was defined by his deep commitment to peace, diplomacy, and service, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire. American Presidency Project […]
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Study Unveils a Key Barrier to Reading Proficiency in Older Students: The Decoding Threshold
Despite the expectation that students master basic reading skills by third grade, a significant number of older students continue to face reading challenges. A recent study by the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF) reveals that nearly half of grade 3–8 teachers report their students frequently struggle to read instructional materials. The findings, released […]