Marine veteran Winsome Earle-Sears presents her plans for safety, education, and energy in Virginia.

Win some, lose some: A Call for Common Sense in Virginia My father arrived in America from Jamaica with just $1.75 to his name. What he carried, though, was far more valuable—faith, discipline, and a practical approach to life. He firmly believed that with education and effort, anyone could succeed in this country. This narrative […]
Mamdani campaign organizes an education discussion with a woman who labeled standardized tests as ‘eugenics’

Mamdani’s Closed-Door Meeting Raises Concerns Over Education Policy The socialist mayor Zoran Mamdani’s campaign recently held a private roundtable with a group of leftists critical of traditional academic approaches. One participant notably referred to standardized testing as akin to “eugenics.” Critics are alleging that the discussion excluded groups advocating for academic rigor, instead prioritizing those […]
Government shutdown reveals that the Department of Education is redundant

Washington Shutdown and Education As Washington, D.C. grapples with a shutdown, some commentators in the media are quick to claim that the situation spells disaster. Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, and her union associates argue that without the Department of Education, schools will falter, placing blame on President Trump for […]
Chicago Board of Education accepts deal for disputed pension payment but with an important condition

Chicago Board of Education Approves Pension Payment Agreement On Thursday, the Chicago Board of Education reached an agreement that could see them contribute up to $175 million to the city’s pension payments. However, this is contingent upon the City Council agreeing to withdraw significant funds from special tax districts known as TIFs. If approved, this […]
Education Department to Stop Loan Forgiveness for Organizations Supporting Trans Youth and Illegal Immigrants

Changes to Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility On Thursday, the Department of Education (ED) made significant updates to the criteria for civil service eligibility concerning student loan forgiveness. The new rules now disqualify individuals who work for organizations involved in supporting gender reassignment surgery for minors or aiding undocumented immigrants. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) […]
Judge Appointed by Clinton Prevents Trump Administration from Eliminating Gender Identity in Sexual Education

Oregon Judge Blocks Federal Cuts to Sex Education Funding An Oregon judge, appointed during the Clinton administration, has put a stop to the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke funding for sex education in states that include gender ideology in their curricula. In September, sixteen states led by Democrats, along with the District of Columbia, filed […]
Valley Forge Military College is the first institution to back Trump’s education agreement

Pennsylvania Military Academy Joins Trump’s Educational Compact Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Military College has become the first institution in the nation to express interest in joining President Donald Trump’s Compact on Educational Excellence. This comes after several prestigious schools opted not to participate. On Tuesday, the academy sent a letter to Dr. David Barker, an official […]
Leading universities increase lobbying efforts during Trump’s higher education restrictions

In light of President Trump’s intensified focus on higher education, top U.S. universities have ramped up their federal lobbying expenditures this year, as disclosed in recent filings. It’s noteworthy that 24 prominent universities and one major university system collectively shelled out around $24 million on lobbying in Washington, which is more than double what they […]
Chegg cuts 45% of its staff due to the influence of AI on online education.

Chegg Inc., an online learning platform based in Santa Clara, has announced on Monday that it will reduce its workforce by roughly 45%, which translates to about 388 employees, in light of what it describes as a “recession.” The decline in traffic from Google to content publishers has also contributed to this decision. The company […]
Many Voters Oppose Federal Oversight of Education in Recent Survey

Poll Reveals Americans Prefer Local Control Over Education Decisions A recent poll shows that nearly 80% of Americans believe education decisions should be made locally rather than by federal authorities. Specifically, around 23% of those surveyed think that parents should take the lead in these decisions. Additionally, one-third of respondents expressed support for local school […]