New educational app offers an alternative to public schools
There’s a surge in apps that connect parents to vocational schools, as many are moving away from public education. One such app, edefy, was launched in 2021 by a family with a background in investing in overseas private schools. The app claims to be “inspired by the rapid rise and noticeable results generated by POD/Micro-Schooling.” […]
Court temporarily removes requirement to restore public funding tracker
Federal Court of Appeals Temporarily Lifts Order on Database Restoration On Wednesday, the Federal Court of Appeals temporarily lifted a judge’s order mandating that the Trump administration restore a public database detailing fund allocations to federal agencies. The order was originally set to take effect Thursday morning. However, the U.S. DC Court of Appeals intervened […]
Gentle discipline policy aimed at restorative justice fails in NYC public schools
Concerns Rise Over NYC’s School Discipline Changes The New York City Department of Education’s initiative to implement $100 million in “repair justice” instead of strict school discipline has been met with alarming results. This year, reports of violent incidents have surged, doubling to around 4,200, while chronic absenteeism has climbed to a staggering 35%. These […]
Federal judge states the court’s options are limited and denies Trump’s request to make Epstein transcripts public
Federal Judge Denies Request to Release Epstein Transcripts A federal judge has declined the Justice Department’s appeal to make public transcripts from two investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted pedophile. However, there are still other requests under consideration for separate transcripts. US Attorney General Pam Bondi, alongside the DOJ, had sought to release materials related […]
Federal judge rejects Trump administration’s request to make Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts public.
Federal Judge Denies Request to Release Epstein Grand Jury Transcript A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to make public the transcript of the grand jury proceedings associated with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, as noted in court documents released on Wednesday. The swift refusal came from a Florida court after the Justice Department […]
Speaker Johnson promises suitable action in the House if Epstein documents remain unmade public.
Johnson Threatens Action Over Epstein Files Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated on Wednesday that if the Trump administration does not release documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the House will take “appropriate action” when it reconvenes in the fall. His remarks came shortly before the House was set to begin a week-long break in August, starting a […]
Chicago Public Schools to return $1M for improper use of Native American funds
The Chicago Public School District and the Department of Education (ED) have negotiated a contract to reimburse over $1 million. This situation arose when the district inaccurately reported its Indigenous student population while applying for federal grants. Documents acquired show that the ED inspector’s office found the district categorizing South Asian students from countries like […]
Turley Highlights What the ‘Skeptical’ Public Requires to Calm Concerns About DOJ Interviewing Maxwell
Discussion on Epstein Case Transparency Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, expressed his views on Fox News’ “Ingraham’s Angle” regarding public skepticism about the “Epstein File.” He suggested that the best way to address this skepticism is through “nearly complete transparency” from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding potential convictions. On Attorney […]
Rabies now poses a ‘serious public health risk’ on Long Island, health official blames NYC.
Nassau County has raised alarms about rabies posing an “immediate public health threat” in Long Island, with health officials suggesting the cases may be traced back to New York City. “The situation is worsening, which is part of why we declared this. Historically, we haven’t witnessed this along the Queens-Nassau border,” remarked county health commissioner […]
Files on MLK’s assassination made public: Key information to understand
On Monday, the Trump administration made public previously classified documents concerning the 1968 assassination of renowned civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray, who passed away in prison in 1998, confessed to the murder after his arrest in London. However, numerous conspiracy theories emerged, suggesting other individuals or even […]