New York City schools will move to online classes on Monday because of severe weather.
New York City Schools Closed Due to Snow In light of the severe weather conditions and safety concerns, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced that public schools will be closed on Monday, with remote learning taking place as snowfall begins in the area. “We’ve prepared for this situation over the past week, ensuring devices […]
Having children attend online classes on snow days is frustrating
New York City School Children Face Disappointing Forecast The outlook is not looking good for kids in New York City as they anticipate the upcoming winter storm. On Friday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani made it clear that regardless of how much snow falls on Sunday, there won’t be a snow day to kick off the week. […]
Rankings of college football teams based on the transfer portal for the top 9 men’s classes to date
College Football Playoff and Transfer Portal Shifts As we look forward to Monday’s national championship clash between Miami and Indiana, the 2026 season is already shaping up with several prominent players making moves via the transfer portal, which opened on January 2. Teams are hustling to finalize their rosters before the portal shuts down on […]
This Italian pre-K in Long Island is so popular with kids that parents are enrolling in classes as well.
Italian Preschool Program Thrives on Long Island Life is sweet for the little ones involved in Long Island’s only Italian-language preschool. At this unique program, toddlers are joyfully trading pizza dough for Play-Doh, with the bilingual activities being a hit both for kids and their parents. “Families have traveled from places like Queens, Rego Park, […]
Stanford writing classes include anti-ICE material; drag performances are being examined.
Stanford University Faces Criticism Over Controversial Writing Courses Stanford University has come under fire for a mandatory course that is said to promote anti-ICE views, racial identity politics, and even features an all-male drag show. This has raised eyebrows among several influential education watchdog groups. The writing courses, part of Stanford’s Writing and Rhetoric Requirements, […]
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 […]