One of the most chilling movie scenes I’ve ever seen is of a woman removing laundry from a clothesline. Allow me to explain. The film, not well known but critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated for Best Motion Picture, uses unconventional cinematography, no English dialogue, and in its entirety, haunts me. “The Zone of Interest” (2023) is […]
Current Events in Education
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Republicans to introduce a bill to revoke charter of NEA, the largest labor union
If two Congressional Republicans have their way, the NEA, the largest labor union in the United States, will no longer have congressional ties. In a bill to be introduced tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16, Republicans Rep. Mark Harris of North Carolina and Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee will introduce the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act […]
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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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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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Can public dollars fund religous charter schools? SCOTUS says no.
In May, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 4-4 decision, effectively upholding the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that it would be unconstitutional for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma City to receive public funding. The tie vote means the lower court’s decision remains in effect. Due to the evenly split vote, the […]
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Billions in approved federal K–12 education funds remain withheld by U.S. Department of Education
As of July 1, billions in federal education funds approved by Congress remain frozen by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), raising alarms among education advocates and state officials. These funds, intended to support summer and after-school programs for migrant students, English learners, and underserved communities, have yet to be distributed, despite being authorized in […]
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GOP ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ threatens key services for students
Washington, D.C. —Updated: 2:43 p.m. EST BREAKING: The House has passed President Trump’s major tax cut and spending bill in a 218 to 214 vote. The legislation will now go to President Trump’s desk for his signature. **** Updated: 1:43 p.m.m President Donald Trump is closer to a major second-term victory with his key legislative […]