Investigation reveals White teachers left out of Providence schools’ loan program
A recent study by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) suggests that the Providence Public School District may be illegally discriminating against white teachers by offering student loan forgiveness exclusively to non-white educators. The EEOC’s final decision highlighted that the findings from the survey indicated a reasonable belief that the district’s hiring practices, particularly […]
Medical notes no longer justify absences in Tennessee schools
Strong! The new attendance policy from the Tennessee school district has been described as overly strict. Doctors’ notes will no longer excuse students’ absences, and there’s a threat of referring parents to juvenile court for their children missing just eight days of school. As per the fresh guidelines introduced in June, the Lawrence County School […]
Virginia schools face a 10-day deadline from the Education Department regarding transgender bathroom policies
Education Department Challenges Northern Virginia School Districts The Department of Education has given five school districts in Northern Virginia a deadline of ten days to modify their policies regarding transgender bathroom usage or face potential legal action. According to a press release from Friday, an investigation by the Civil Rights Office found that the public […]
Education Department announces plans to release billions in withheld grants to schools
The Trump administration has decided to withdraw billions in funding for schools focused on adult literacy, English language instruction, and various other educational programs, according to a statement from the education department made on Friday. As part of a review process, more than $6 billion was withheld on July 1 to ensure that spending aligns […]
Education Department allocates $5 billion to schools following a month-long delay
The Department of Education announced on Friday that it is releasing over $5 billion in funding for schools, ending a nearly month-long hold. Back in early July, the Trump administration put a stop to the usual release of around $7 billion intended for various educational activities, including after-school and summer programs, classes for English learners, […]
Trump Administration Takes Action Against Five Schools Allowing Boys in Girls’ Bathrooms
Department of Education Finds Civil Rights Violations in Virginia Schools The Department of Education announced on Friday that five school districts in Virginia have violated civil rights laws by permitting boys to access spaces designated for girls. The investigation began back in February, prompted by complaints from the First American Legal Law (AFL) regarding discrimination […]
Concerns rise over Columbia settlement as McMahon announces a ‘model’ for other schools.
Columbia University’s recent settlement with the Trump administration is stirring significant discussions within the realm of higher education. It appears to set a precedent for how other universities might respond to similar pressures. Supporters of Columbia are understandably frustrated by the university’s cooperation, while Trump’s backers view it as a step in the right direction. […]
Naturally, ‘restorative justice’ in schools isn’t effective — and now there’s evidence to support it.
Research indicates that school “meditation rooms” and “harm reduction circles” might not be effective in addressing juvenile delinquency. It’s a bit surprising, isn’t it? According to a recent study from the Manhattan Institute, we have long understood Mayor de Blasio’s inclination toward “restorative justice” in the name of racial equity, but results have consistently been […]
NYC public schools leader acknowledges that the ‘restorative justice’ discipline policy requires improvement, but will continue amidst rising police incidents.
Concerns Over NYC’s Restorative Justice Policies The principal of New York City’s public schools has acknowledged that the Department of Education’s approach to traditional discipline requires improvement. A recent report criticized the effectiveness of its “restorative justice” policy. Despite the setbacks, school leader Melissa Aviles Ramos emphasized a $100 million initiative aimed at adopting a […]
NYC schools approve phone ban policy for the next school year
New York City Schools to Ban Electronic Devices Starting this fall, students in New York City are going to be prohibited from using mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches during the school day. Approximately 1,600 public schools will each decide how to implement these new policies, which were approved by a city panel with a 14-1 […]