Education Department steps up efforts to dismantle the federal bureaucracy after Democrats’ strong election gains
The Department of Education says it will step up efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy and strengthen parental rights, including investigations into school districts accused of keeping parents in the dark about students’ gender transitions. “The Department will double down on its efforts to restore parental rights, return education to the states, and open more higher […]
The overlooked colleges that could bring hope back to American education
I started taking classes at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix while I was still in high school, back before dual enrollment was common. So, yes, this was a while ago. I was drawn to philosophy, but I also took literature, political science, and English composition. I wanted to learn from teachers who had spent […]
The school debate isn’t about public or home schooling, but about Christ-centered or secular education
Public school or homeschool? Stuckey says parents have more choices Parents often frame the decision as public school versus homeschooling, but BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey says that leaves out other options. The bigger question, she argues, is whether a child’s education is centered on Christian beliefs. That could mean homeschooling, a co-op, or a […]
Ex-special education teacher accused of reserving hotel rooms for sexual encounters with student is sentenced but will not serve time in jail.
Former Teacher Avoids Jail Time for Student Relationship In Minnesota, a 27-year-old former special-education teacher has been sentenced for her involvement in a sexual relationship with a student. Ann Margaret Bacon, previously employed at Tartan High School, entered a guilty plea in September to charges related to third-degree criminal sexual conduct due to her improper […]
Education supporters believe Mamdani is not meeting expectations for NYC K-12 schools.
Ten months into his term, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism from education advocates who feel he isn’t living up to the educational promises he made during his campaign. David Bloomfield, a former general counsel for the NYC Board of Education, expressed disappointment, stating, “It’s not enough to just be the TikTok […]
Nikole Hannah-Jones: Undermining Her Daughter’s Education Was ‘An Option to Consider’
Controversial Choices in Education A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Nikole Hannah-Jones, is facing scrutiny for her decision to compromise her daughter’s education for what some see as ideological reasons. Critics argue that it’s a serious failure in parenting to put one’s own child at a disadvantage for the sake of a political point. In her own […]
Defending Education claims racial discrimination in hiring at Cherry Creek Schools
Federal Complaint Against Colorado School District Over Race-Based Policies One of the largest school districts in Colorado is now facing a federal civil rights complaint regarding a commitment it made with its teachers’ union to enhance the recruitment and retention of educators of color. Defending Education submitted the complaint to the U.S. Department of Education, […]
Education Secretary Linda McMahon challenges California schools and Gavin Newsom
McMahon’s Call for Parental Involvement in Education Education Secretary Linda McMahon has a clear message for California: Washington is stepping back from classroom matters, and parents need to engage more actively. She warned that schools that withhold information from families will face consequences. In an exclusive interview with The California Post during her “Returning Education […]
McMahon utilizes agency transfers to demonstrate that the Department of Education can be shut down.
US Education Secretary Advocates for Department of Education Closure Linda McMahon, the U.S. Education Secretary, is intensifying efforts to close the Department of Education (ED) to prove to Congress its supposed redundancy. In a recent conversation, she stated, “Signing these interagency agreements indicates that the Department of Education is working with other agencies to carry […]
Education Secretary McMahon urges a new approach as literacy scores decline.
SALT LAKE CITY Education Secretary Linda McMahon recently remarked that the U.S. public education system is in need of a “reset.” This comes after the country has reportedly spent around $3 trillion over several decades, all while national reading scores continue to drop. In her conversation with Fox News Digital, McMahon stated, “We’ve spent this […]