Thousands of students leave Los Angeles schools due to a ‘climate of fear’ from deportations, according to the superintendent
Declining Enrollment in Los Angeles Schools Officials from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have reported a significant drop in student attendance, attributed to fears surrounding deportation. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho highlighted that enrollment has dropped by 4% from the previous year, which translates to over 17,000 students considering the district serves around 429,000 students. […]
Chicago school district allows students to skip classes due to fears of ICE.
Chicago School District’s Attendance Policy for Undocumented Students A school district in Chicago, known for its Democratic leadership and sanctuary city status, has implemented an attendance policy that addresses the concerns of undocumented immigrant students regarding federal immigration enforcement. According to documents reviewed by Defending Education, students in Chicago public schools may be marked as […]
Teacher training programs promote progressive beliefs among students.
Education’s Political Landscape In 2025, it seemed like the right had the upper hand in opposing what some call “woke” culture. President Donald Trump assumed office with strong backing, quickly issuing executive orders to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as gender theory in schools. However, by early November, candidates promoting progressive […]
Chicago schools allow students to miss class due to concerns about immigration actions.
Chicago Public Schools Policy on Absences for Undocumented Students Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has implemented a policy allowing undocumented students and their families to excuse absences if they have concerns about federal immigration enforcement in their area. This policy is outlined in a document from Defending Education titled “Chicago Public Schools Attendance Coding for Safety […]
Study Finds Significant Issue in Student’s Innovative AI Research
Investigation at MIT After Economic Researcher Discredited A rising figure in economics has been removed from his position following scrutiny of a significant study on AI’s effects in the workplace, prompting an inquiry by MIT. Aidan Toner-Rogers, a 27-year-old graduate student at MIT, gained attention for his innovative research suggesting that AI could enhance worker […]
Family from Texas takes legal action against fraternity over supposed hazing that resulted in student’s death.
Texas College Freshman’s Family Files Lawsuit After Suicide Linked to Fraternity Hazing The family of an 18-year-old college freshman from Texas has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that fraternity hazing contributed to a mental health crisis that culminated in his suicide. Sawyer Updike, hailing from Pearland, had pledged to the Sigma Chi fraternity, Alpha […]
Nicki Minaj prays for the freedom of 303 abducted students in Nigeria.
Nicki Minaj Prays for Kidnapped Christians in Nigeria Pop star Nicki Minaj has made a public appeal for the safe release of Christian hostages who were kidnapped in Nigeria. In a recent post on X, she shared a video clip addressing the situation. Minaj referenced a message from Pope Leo XIV, who urged the kidnappers […]
Parents in Colorado take legal action against school district over policy for transgender students’ bathroom use
Parents Sue Colorado School District Over Rooming Policies In Colorado, several parents have taken legal action against a local school district. Their lawsuit stems from an incident involving an 11-year-old girl who was reportedly assigned to share a hotel room with a male student identifying as transgender during an overnight school trip. Alliance Defending Freedom […]
Venezuela’s Maduro Performs ‘No Crazy War’ Dance for U.S. Students
Maduro Dances Amid U.S. Tensions Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro danced to a remixed tune called “Official Song Against U.S. Deployments” over the weekend, which includes segments from his past messages directed at the United States. This occurred during an official event celebrating National Student Day in Venezuela. At this gathering, Maduro addressed U.S. students, promoting […]
Students exchange Ivy League reputation for Southern traditions and lifestyle
Universities in the South Gaining Popularity Among Northeastern Students Recent reports indicate that Southern universities are becoming increasingly appealing to students from the Northeast, as various factors seem to be driving this trend. For instance, Jacob Luce, a student at Auburn University, mentioned that, “Here people care more about family, God, and country, and you […]