Trump Administration Reaches Agreement on Increased Student Loan Forgiveness with Teachers Union
On Friday, the Trump administration reached a joint agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to revive a student loan forgiveness plan that had faced legal challenges. As part of this agreement, the Department of Education will start canceling student loans for borrowers who are part of income-driven repayment plans, as reported. Winston Berkman-Breen, […]
Ex-Oklahoma superintendent confronts teachers unions alongside TPUSA
Turning Point USA’s Expansion in Oklahoma High Schools Ryan Walters, the former Oklahoma superintendent, recently resigned to take on the role of CEO of the Teachers Freedom Alliance. In a recent interview, he expressed his commitment to establishing Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters in every high school across Oklahoma, stating that the initiative is already […]
Teacher’s assistant taken into custody related to attack on Turning Point USA before Alex Stein event at Illinois State University.
Incident at Illinois State University The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on September 10 didn’t deter conservative groups on college campuses; students across the nation continue to host events, which seems to frustrate the left. Recently, a 27-year-old assistant at Illinois State University reportedly attacked a TPUSA booth where students were promoting […]
Trump Administration Will Move Forward with Student Loan Forgiveness Agreements with Teachers Union
Settlement on Student Loan Forgiveness The Trump administration has reached an agreement regarding certain student loan forgiveness and payment plans in a settlement with a major teachers’ union in the U.S. The deal, submitted by the Department of Education and the American Federation of Teachers, confirms that the federal government will keep processing student loan […]
Chicago Teachers Union President with Controversial Views Elevated to New Role
Chicago Teachers Union Leader Expands Role Amid Criticism Stacey Davis Gates, the President of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), was elected unanimously on Saturday to lead the Illinois Federation of Teachers, despite facing significant criticism about student performance and her controversial statements. At 48, she’ll oversee the state’s largest union, which comprises over 100,000 members, […]
New math guidelines in New York encourage teachers to avoid grading students on how quickly they solve problems, as it leads to ‘math anxiety.’
The New York State Education Department is advocating for new math guidelines, notably suggesting that teachers refrain from administering timed quizzes due to the stress they inflict on students. Interestingly, the guidelines argue against repeated practice of math facts, claiming it’s not beneficial. They also say that both “explicit instruction” and allowing students to independently […]
Mets owner Steve Cohen gives more than $1M to city teachers after report
The owner of the New York Mets, Steve Cohen, along with his wife, has pledged $1.3 million to public school teachers in New York City after a report highlighted the heavy reliance on donations for classroom supplies. According to DonorsChoose spokesperson Juan Brizuela, an article published on August 30 revealed that nearly 3,000 teachers were […]
Minnesota university provides K-12 teachers with lessons on ethnic studies.
University of Minnesota’s Ethnic Studies Classes Under Fire A recent report by an advocacy group claims that the University of Minnesota’s Race and Gender Center is providing ethnic studies classes for K-12 teachers that emphasize various left-leaning causes. These include defunding the police, supporting Black Lives Matter, and addressing issues related to “white supremacy” and […]
Review of Philadelphia teacher’s death confirms suicide ruling, but experts disagree
Reinvestigation of Ellen Greenberg’s Death Affirms Suicide Finding, but Experts Disagree The long-awaited reassessment of Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg’s death, initially classified as a suicide despite 23 stab wounds in 2011, has again concluded that it was a suicide. Yet, some experts argue that the evidence portrays a different scenario. Dr. Lindsay Simon, the city’s […]
Zohran Mamdani supports NY class size legislation with $12M plan to attract 1,000 new teachers
Mamdani Unveils $12 Million Plan for New Teachers On Wednesday, Zoran Mamdani, the leading candidate for mayor, revealed a plan to invest $12 million annually to recruit 1,000 new teachers each year. This initiative supports a contentious state law aimed at reducing class sizes in New York City public schools. The proposal entails offering teacher […]