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 […]
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Dystopian Teacher Tales: The La Jollan Educational Missionary Society
Last week, the US Supreme Court was deadlocked 4-4 on a ruling that would have allowed a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma to receive public funding. In the decision, Amy Coney-Barrett recused herself. Although this decision at first might seem like a victory for public and secular schools, it may just lead to some dystopian […]
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Resisting the rollback: How select universities maintain DEI programs despite federal pressure
“Principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to our mission as a Jesuit institution and connect us to a long Catholic tradition of advocating for the dignity and worth of every person.” The quote above came from an April 9, 2025 mailing from the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Fordham announcing Pre Commencement Celebrations for groups […]
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U.S. Department of Education offers employees $25K buyout amid looming layoffs
According to a department-wide email obtained by The Educator’s Room, the Education Department is offering most of its employees a buyout of up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign or retire ahead of what officials describe as a “very significant” workforce reduction. In a memo sent Friday afternoon, Jacqueline Clay, the Department’s Chief Human Capital Officer, […]
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U.S. Department of Education Dismisses Complaints on “Book Bans” and Ends Related Oversight
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on Friday that it has dismissed 11 complaints about removing certain books from school libraries. The complaints alleged that local school districts created a hostile environment for students by eliminating materials deemed age-inappropriate, sexually explicit, or obscene. OCR also announced it has rescinded department […]
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President-elect Trump appoints Penny Schwinn as United States Deputy Secretary of Education
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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New Jersey Governor signs law banning book bans; cites intellectual freedom
PRINCETON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act into law on Monday, reinforcing New Jersey’s stance against book bans and ensuring access to diverse and age-appropriate materials in schools and public libraries. The bill signing at Princeton Public Library brought together advocates, educators, and legislative sponsors committed to protecting intellectual […]
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Senator Mike Rounds Introduces Bill to Abolish Department of Education
Washington, D.C. – Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) has introduced legislation to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, marking a significant move in the ongoing debate over federal involvement in education policy. Filed on November 21, 2024, S.5384 proposes eliminating the Department of Education and redistributing its functions to state and local governments, as well as […]