Revitalization of higher education brings optimism as students resist in 2025
As we near the end of this year, it’s easy to feel a sense of disappointment. There’s been plenty to ruminate on, especially with the unrest on campuses and the rising ideological divisions at some top universities. However, as a university president, I view this season of Christmas—a time for reflection, renewal, and, yes, hope—as […]
University president Dr. Kent MacDonald optimistic about the future of higher education
Hopeful Outlook from a Michigan University President on Academia In Phoenix, the head of a private university in Michigan is expressing optimism about the future of higher education. This comes despite the widespread concerns regarding administrative inefficiency and perceived political bias in academia. Dr. Kent McDonald serves as the president of Northwood University, located in […]
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are giving $5 million to a person leading in neurodiversity education.
Bezos Awards $5 Million for Neurodiversity Support In New York, Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, along with his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, has chosen to grant $5 million to David Frink, the founder of the Neurodivergent Student Support Network. This funding acknowledges his significant efforts in advocating for more inclusive educational environments. Frink, […]
Linda McMahon Urges Walz to Step Down Due to Minnesota Education Fraud
Education Secretary Calls for Minnesota Governor’s Resignation Amid Fraud Claims Education Secretary Linda McMahon is urging the resignation of Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) due to significant reports of educational fraud in Minnesota’s university system. In a letter addressed to Walz on Monday, McMahon emphasized that he has been in office since 2019 and during that […]
National Education Association guides staff on neopronouns, xeopronouns, and addressing conservative challenges
NEA Conference Focuses on LGBTQ+ Advocacy Amid Declining Student Performance The largest teachers’ union in the country recently hosted a conference aimed at training educators on “promoting LGBTQ+ justice.” This event took place just months after disturbing reports showed that reading and math scores for students nationwide had reached all-time lows. At the Awakened National […]
Education costs more than ever, but teens still aren’t gaining life skills.
Parents Increasing Spending on Children’s Education All around the country, parents are investing more in their children’s education than ever before. In New York City, the typical private school parent is shelling out around $27,322. Some prestigious high schools have tuition fees that exceed $70,000. Families are also spending significant amounts on various back-to-school necessities, […]
Success Academy leader claims education system is letting students down after NY scores
Concerns Over NYC Education System Raised by Success Academy CEO The CEO of Success Academy, a charter school network in New York City, has expressed serious concerns about the performance of the local education system, citing that it’s failing students. Eva Moskowitz made her remarks shortly after the release of report cards for grades 3 […]
Education lessons from the University of Illinois revealed to contain left-leaning bias
University of Illinois Course Raises Concerns Over Political Education A recent whistleblower account disclosed that a course at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specifically designed for future educators, is heavily infused with far-left ideologies. The class, titled “Identity and Difference in Education,” is taught by Professor Gabriel Rodriguez and draws attention for its focus […]
Education officials chosen by Democrats under closer examination as fraud scandal expands
Democratic Education Officials Under Fire Amid ‘Feed Our Future’ Scandal and Trump’s Fraud Measures Former leaders of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) are facing heightened scrutiny as the controversy surrounding the “Feed Our Future” program unfolds. This nonprofit, actually intended to provide food for low-income children, is now under fire for allegedly diverting over […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: Two schools in North Carolina motivate a biblical education initiative in Chicago
Reflections on Education During a Walk Across America As I walk through the rolling hills of North Carolina, the topic of education keeps coming to the forefront of my mind. This journey is, in part, a response to the observable decline in educational standards over the past six decades. It’s heartbreaking to see how this […]