Nikole Hannah-Jones, known for her work with the 1619 Project, has expressed regret over sending her daughter to predominantly Black, high-poverty public schools in Brooklyn, New York. Her daughter, now 16, revealed that she felt her education did not meet her expectations. This comes a decade after Hannah-Jones framed her choice as a stand against...
A fresh proposal in Congress aims to automatically enroll struggling federal student loan borrowers into more affordable repayment plans. The Streamlining Income-Driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education (SIMPLE) Act addresses rising student loan delinquencies following the end of pandemic relief measures. Why It Matters Defaulting on federal student loans can have severe repercussions, such...
As New York teachers unions prepare to protest Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to participate in a federal tax-credit scholarship program, Sydney Altfield, CEO of Teach Coalition, addressed what they consider to be “misconceptions” surrounding the policy. Altfield emphasized the importance of understanding the facts, stating, “People who genuinely want to help children succeed will understand...
A former teacher has revealed details about ideological influences within teacher training programs. These programs are responsible for shaping the perspectives of future educators. Understanding what is included in these teaching curriculums helps in comprehending the way educational methods and beliefs are formed. Many training sessions now emphasize certain ideologies. These ideologies can impact how...
As a parent of a public school student and an organizer of parents, I am deeply concerned about Missouri’s governor’s proposed plan to grade schools with a single letter. The state intends for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to roll out this framework, which will assign an A-F grade to public schools and...
The Trump administration is currently assessing the role of an accreditor overseeing around 1,300 beauty and cosmetology schools, affecting over 120,000 students. This decision is critical as it extends beyond the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) debates, focusing instead on the future of accreditation in higher education. President Donald Trump previously promised to address accreditation...
The latest ‘PISA 2025 Results’ from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveal that many countries scored higher than the United States in student achievement. This assessment, known as PISA, measures the abilities of 15-year-old students across reading, math, and science. PISA 2025: U.S. Scores and Global Comparisons In the 2025 PISA exam,...
Success Academy, the largest charter school network in New York City, has filed a federal lawsuit against the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The network claims that the State’s refusal to authorize the release of Advanced Placement (AP) exam results to U.S. News & World Report infringes on its First Amendment rights. First Amendment...
Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University, discussed the university’s stance against a Trump administration proposal targeting the tax-exempt status of private schools. Potential Impact on University Programs The proposed rule seeks to strip tax-exemptions from institutions offering certain benefits based on race. Roth stated there are no plans to adjust Wesleyan’s programs in response. He...
In a bid to address the shortage of paraprofessionals in schools, Zohran Mamdani supported a city council bill during his campaign last year. This bill aimed to provide a $10,000 supplement to school paraprofessionals (non-teacher school aides) for the 2026–2027 school year. The intention behind the bill was to attract more individuals to fill these...