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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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 […]
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Twenty Democratic states sue Trump adminstration over cuts to education department
Twenty democratic states have filed a new lawsuit against Linda McMahon and the Trump administration’s recent staff reduction at the Department of Education, highlighting ongoing concerns about the administration’s broader agenda. This lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of “nullifying” mandates by Congress that require the department to carry out certain functions. This comes after Linda […]
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Education Department staff told to stay home Wednesday; 50% of workforce to be reduced
According to an internal email confirmed by The Educator’s Room, staff at the U.S. Department of Education were instructed to vacate their offices by 6 p.m. Tuesday. All department locations in Washington, D.C., and regional offices were ordered closed on Wednesday. The message, sent by James Hairfield of the Office of Security, Facilities, and Logistics, […]
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The Science of Reading: How research-based instruction transforms struggling readers
As a retired elementary educator, I’ve seen firsthand how foundational reading skills shape the trajectory of a child’s academic success and overall confidence. I had the privilege of working with a former student we will call Ethan. Ethan was a bright and curious child who struggled deeply in reading. He stumbled over very simple words, […]