1974. Ninth grade. The Agnes Irwin School, a private all-girls’ school outside of Philadelphia, where most of my female relatives had also gone to school. I was a lifer, which meant I came in kindergarten and grew up with many of the same girls, but in Ninth grade, the class expanded, with girls joining us […]
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2024 NAEP reading scores show declines, Highlighting challenges in student achievement
The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card, reveal that the nation’s fourth- and eighth-graders continue to struggle to regain academic ground lost during the pandemic. While there are some encouraging signs in mathematics, reading scores have declined further, raising concerns among education experts. The […]
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What Teachers Can Learn from Trevor Noah’s Wisdom
I learned so much from a recent episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast featuring an interview with Trevor Noah that I felt the need to write a second article. Many of the issues discussed were ones I could relate to based on my experiences in education. As a teacher, I strive to ensure my […]
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U.S. Department of Education investigates Denver Public Schools for alleged discrimination against female students
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that they have launched an investigation into the Denver Public Schools District over allegations of discrimination against female students at East High School. The investigation follows reports that the district converted a female restroom into an all-gender restroom, leaving male students with an […]
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After Trump Bans DEI, Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video
Update: On Sunday, the U.S. Air Force said it will resume instruction of trainees using a video about the first Black airmen in the U.S. military, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, which has passed a review to ensure compliance with President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The Air Force has temporarily […]
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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Nation’s First Taxpayer-Funded Religious Charter School
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a proposal from two Catholic dioceses to establish the country’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school. The case, originating in Oklahoma, has raised fundamental questions about the separation of church and state. The legal dispute centers on St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a collaborative initiative […]
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Department of Education Ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Education removed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its workforce and public communication channels today. These actions follow President Trump’s recent executive orders and guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) aimed at reorganizing federal agencies and addressing the use of DEI programs. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) laws […]
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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 […]