A recent survey conducted by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) revealed that 30% of college students nationwide perceive violence as a suitable means to prevent controversial speakers at campus events. Specifically, 3% consider it always acceptable, 12% sometimes acceptable, and 16% rarely acceptable to use violence to stop a speaker from appearing...
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...
The Education Department is set to move millions of federal student loan borrowers into a costlier repayment plan. This will happen if borrowers fail to exit the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. The SAVE plan, which originates from the Biden administration, has become defunct, and the Trump administration aimed to eliminate it. This...
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...
Teaching artists play multifaceted roles beyond instructing in their specific art forms. Their influence often transcends the mere transmission of technical skills, impacting educational spaces and individual emotional landscapes. Art instruction becomes a vehicle for broader educational purposes, such as fostering creativity, encouraging critical thinking, and nurturing personal growth. An example of this can be...
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...
Ally Braun from the Minnesota Reformer highlights an issue within public education: starting formal education at age 5 no longer aligns with current societal needs. The Minnesota Reformer is known for its commitment to informing and reporting stories often overlooked by other media. This concern about education links closely to childcare. In April, the Centers...
Teaching artists have a significant impact beyond instructing an art form. Their role extends into shaping the educational experience in multiple ways. The Hechinger Report highlights the importance of addressing inequality and fostering innovation within the education system. The goal is to show the public the pathways to improvement and emphasize why these efforts matter....
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,...
A federal judge has declared that the U.S. Military Academy at West Point must not restrict faculty members’ ability to express themselves publicly. This decision marks a victory for Tim Bakken, a seasoned law professor who took legal action against the academy, claiming that these limitations violated constitutional rights. Bakken, who has faced ostracism from...