Education
Judy Blume Classic, ACOTAR Among Books Declared 'Pornography' by Florida Board of Education, Superintendent Threatened With Prosecution
Florida's education board forced the permanent removal of 55 books, including Judy Blume's Forever, by threatening a school superintendent with prosecution.
Education Secretary Dodges Question on History Classes Teaching That Biden Won the 2020 Election: 'We Should Hear All Sides'
Linda McMahon refused to say whether teaching that Joe Biden won the 2020 election is "illegal DEI," instead insisting that schools "should hear all sides."
International Students Contributed Record-Breaking $44 Billion To U.S. Economy During Past Academic Year: Report
During the 2023-2024 school year, a record-breaking 1.1 million international students contributed $44 billion to U.S. economy. The Trump recent administration's policies could have devastating effects.
Trump Official Called Out for 'Deeply Troubling' Stance on Harvard's Funding: 'A Blatant Attack on Academic Freedom'
Linda McMahon suggested university research and funding should align with Trump's political agenda, but critics warn the stance threatens academic freedom.
Attendance in School Districts Across U.S. Drops As Migrants Pull Kids Out in Fear of ICE Apprehension
Several school districts across the country have reported a notable drop in attendance as migrants report fear of leaving their homes in fear of being detained.
Children in Mexico's Northern Border Face Violence, Family Separation, Lack of Education and More: Report
Border crossings have dropped dramatically under the Trump administration. Yet children are still trekking north and experiencing dire conditions on the way.
Oklahoma Proposal Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Enroll Children in Public School Ignites GOP Infighting
Under the new proposal, parents or legal guardians are required to provide proof of citizenship of their children when enrolling them in public schools.
Trump Adviser Proclaims 'Children Will Be Taught to Love America' In Schools, Accused of Wanting to 'Raise a Whole Generation of Nazis'
Remarks from Stephen Miller raised alarm on Thursday as critics likened his comments about education policy to indoctrination within fascist regimes.
Trump Called Out for Garnishing Student Loan Borrowers' Wages Despite Forgiving PPP Loans to Business Owners
More than 5 million Americans who have defaulted on their student loans will have their wages garnished starting May 5 under the Trump administration's latest directive.
Education Sec. Ridiculed for 'Reading Cue Cards,' Refusing to Make Eye Contact During Interview: 'She Was Looking Into Camera A1'
Linda McMahon was derided for bizarrely choosing to not look into the camera halfway through a CNBC interview Tuesday.
Tennessee Senate Advances Bill to Deny Public Education to Undocumented Students Despite Opposition: 'They Didn't Ask to Be Brought Here'
Tennessee is moving forward with legislation that would allow public schools to deny enrollment or charge tuition to undocumented students
Education Secretary Wants 'A1' in Classrooms as Early as Kindergarten. She Means AI
Linda McMahon made the gaffe during a conference on technology in schools.
Ivy League Reject Begs Elon Musk for Advice After Revealing 'Social Life' Was Only Motivation to Go to College
An 18-year-old entrepreneur with a $30 million business, 34 ACT score, and 4.0 GPA, was shocked to be rejected by every Ivy League school he applied to.
Trump Targets Smithsonian Institute in 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History' Executive Order
President Donald Trump has taken aim at the Smithsonian Institution in his latest executive order, titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History."
'A Blatant Intrusion:' Texas Parents Fight Against State-Approved Religious Public School Curriculum
The Bluebonnet Learning curriculum brings Bible-based lessons into elementary classrooms.
Trump's Education Secretary Doesn't Know What IDEA Is and Special Needs Parents Are Outraged
Education Secretary Linda McMahon was unable to define the acronym IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) on Fox News, worrying advocates.
Social Media Erupts at Trump After Threats Against Student Protestors: 'There Are No Illegal Protests In A Democracy'
Social media users are berating President Donald Trump online after the president took to his own social media app to levy threats against student protestors within the US.
Oklahoma Gov Rejects Proposal to Require Citizenship Status to Enroll Children in School Amid Party Tensions
The proposal seeks to require parents to report their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling children in school in efforts to advance Trump's agenda.
Student Sues High School Insisting She Can't Read or Write Despite Graduating With Honors: 'I Didn't Understand Anything'
A Connecticut student who testified about being illiterate during a city council meeting then went on to graduate high school with honors the next month is now suing the City of Hartford and its board of education for negligence.
Republican Lawmaker Invokes Bible Scripture in Debate Against Banning Corporal Punishment Use on Disabled Children in Schools
An Oklahoma State Senator cited Bible scripture as reasoning for his opposition to a bill that would ban schools from using corporal punishment on students.
McDonald's Scholarship That Awarded Millions to Latino Students Will Now Allow White Students to Apply Following DEI Lawsuit
McDonald's will be accepting applications from white students for a scholarship initially aimed at Hispanic and Latino students after the fast-food chain was sued for unlawfully discriminating against certain ethnic identities.
Denver Becomes First School District to Sue Trump Admin Over Policy Allowing Ice Agents in Schools
"I think it's time to protect the fact that we are educators, not first responders," said local Superintendent Alex Marrero
Trump Education Nominee Faces Hearing as President Vows to Close Department
Trump's nominee for education secretary faces Senate scrutiny as the administration seeks to eliminate the Education Department.
Education Department Contracts Axed Across the Country Without Reason as DOGE Barrels On: 'We're Completely Crippled'
The Trump administration canceled between 89 to 169 government contracts funding research that helped experts refine the U.S. education system.
Louisiana School District That Turned to AI Tutors Amid Severe Teacher Shortage Promises 'It's Not Going to Take Jobs'
Facing a severe teacher shortage, a Louisiana school district turned to AI to fill the gap in classrooms, and so far, teachers are appreciative of the help.
Schools in Richmond are First in the Country to Create Policies to Deal with ICE Raids
Richmond School Board voted Tuesday to adopt a resolution preparing its community for ICE's potential presence, enacting motions to safeguard students.
Oklahoma Governor Brags State Ranks Fourth in 'Educational Freedom' — 'But 49th Overall,' Internet Notes
Gov. Kevin Stitt celebrated his state's ranking as 4th in "Education Freedom," but critics were quick to point out that Oklahoma ranks 49th overall in education
Vivek Ramaswamy Says the 'First Step' to Improving Education in the US is 'To Dismantle the US Department of Education'
Entrepreneur and former co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Vivek Ramaswamy posted bold proposals Thursday to overhaul the U.S. education system amid a series of actions by President Trump to radically restructure American schooling
Texas Teacher Will Not Return to Classroom After Asking ICE to Raid His School
A substitute teacher in Texas was removed from campus after inviting Immigration and Customs Enforcement to conduct a raid at the high school he worked at over social media, stating that many students "don't even speak English".
New Russian History Textbook Compares Ukraine to Nazi Germany, Says Putin Was 'Forced' to Launch War
A new textbook designed for students aged 15 and older frames Russia's war in Ukraine as a continuation of the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany.