Universities such as Harvard and UNC are pampering Gen Z with simpler classes. This could have negative consequences.
Concerns About Diminished Academic Standards in Universities Students entering college seem to have weaker skills and shorter attention spans than before. Instead of challenging these students with higher expectations, many universities are choosing to lower their standards to fit their needs. Across the nation, some universities have courses where students only read one book per […]
Texas mandates the teaching of communism in social studies classes by 2030
Texas Social Studies Curriculum Update A recent update to Texas’ social studies curriculum will require teachers to address the risks associated with communism, as reported. The new framework, referred to as the “comprehensive” model, aims to present history in a chronological manner. It’s anticipated that these changes will significantly shift existing standards, according to the […]
Rize Education platform assists 140 colleges in sharing classes to lower expenses
Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking shared with Fox News Digital how some universities are working to lower the costs of higher education. He noted that many students are burdened with debt, and even families that could be considered upper-middle class are uncertain about affording college. Currently, the situation at various educational institutions is quite dire. […]
Chicago school district allows students to skip classes due to fears of ICE.
Chicago School District’s Attendance Policy for Undocumented Students A school district in Chicago, known for its Democratic leadership and sanctuary city status, has implemented an attendance policy that addresses the concerns of undocumented immigrant students regarding federal immigration enforcement. According to documents reviewed by Defending Education, students in Chicago public schools may be marked as […]
Union Offers Teachers Classes on ‘Interrupting Whiteness’ and Additional Topics in Progressive Training Series
Minnesota Teachers Union Faces Criticism Over Training Programs The largest teachers union in Minnesota is currently under scrutiny for its “professional development” courses, which cover controversial topics like “suspending whiteness” and “LGBTQ+ training.” According to the union’s website, members of the Minnesota Education Union can request this training to be brought “into your building.” This […]
WSU medical school halts gender medicine classes due to LGBTQ advocacy
Washington State University (WSU) has halted its continuing medical education (CME) courses, including a video series on adolescent gender medicine, after an investigation was initiated by the accrediting agency, prompted by complaints from LGBTQ activists. CME programs help healthcare professionals update their knowledge and improve patient care, and the Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine (SEGM) […]
South High School in Minneapolis seems to have conducted classes exclusively for Black students.
Controversy Over High School Classes for Black Students A public high school in Minnesota has drawn scrutiny for offering classes that may have only been available to black students, possibly breaching fundamental anti-racism laws in the U.S. Constitution. South High School, part of the Minneapolis Public School System, offered two elective courses titled “HS BLACK […]
Harvard students miss classes yet still earn high grades because of grade inflation
Harvard Faculty Criticizes Student Engagement and Grade Inflation A group of faculty at Harvard University has expressed concerns over the level of student engagement on campus. Many students, they say, are not attending classes, ignoring reading assignments, and are generally disengaged from tough conversations, relying instead on grade inflation to graduate. The Classroom Social Compact […]
Study Indicates David Hogg Used Donor Funds for Fitness Classes
David Hogg’s PAC Raises Questions About Fund Allocation Activist David Hogg has garnered millions in donations through his political action committee called “The Leaders We Deserve.” However, it seems much of this funding hasn’t gone directly to political efforts. A recent report reveals that only $455,000 of the PAC’s funds were allocated to candidates, with […]
David Hogg’s PAC spent $2.5 million on consultants and fitness classes while the candidates it supported lost significantly.
Hogg’s PAC Faces Criticism Over Spending In Washington, left-wing activist David Hogg’s political action committee (PAC) has faced scrutiny for its spending practices. Initially promising to invest up to $20 million in supporting younger, progressive Democratic candidates, the PAC has funneled significant sums into political consulting, digital advertisements, and even personal fitness classes. So far, […]