This spring, Texas launched a new school curriculum that has stirred up some chatter among educators. The Left seems particularly riled up about it, but why? Let's take a closer look at what's happening and what it means for education in America. The new curriculum is being praised for its rich con
Imagine walking into a Texas elementary school classroom and seeing Bible stories on the curriculum. That's what could happen if a new proposal by the Texas Education Agency is approved in November. The plan suggests including Biblical lessons in state reading and language arts classes. But not all
Imagine learning in a whole new way, designed just for you. That’s what billionaire Richard Branson has created with his latest project – an online university called DyslexicU. This isn’t your typical school. It’s specifically tailored for dyslexic thinkers, like Branson himself. He quit school at 1
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a little voter? In preschools around the world, kids as young as 3 are learning about democracy. At the ACCA Child Development Center, for example, these tiny tykes cast their votes on fun things like their favorite PAW Patrol character or what they want t
Baton Rouge, LA – Great news for two local schools! Mayfair Laboratory School and Saint Aloysius School have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious award goes to schools that shine in academic performance or make big strides in closing achieveme
In a surprising turn of events, all members of the Chicago Board of Education have decided to step down. This development is happening as the city readies itself for a new governance structure that combines elected and appointed board members. The resignations clear the path for the mayor to appoint
ESSER III, a $122 billion funding boost to the previous ESSER I and II allocations of $68 billion, has been used by school districts across the country for various critical needs. Baltimore City Superintendent Dr. Sonja Santelises highlighted how her district invested in infrastructure projects like
Are you struggling with defaulted student loans? The US Department of Education has just given you a helping hand. They've extended the deadline for their Fresh Start program until tomorrow morning. This means you have more time to apply and get back on track, avoiding the hassle of delinquency and
At Brown University, the debate over divesting from Israel has ignited a firestorm of opinions and actions. Last spring, billionaire Barry Sternlicht halted donations to his alma mater after the administration agreed to consider divestment. In August, 24 Republican state attorneys general warned aga
The U.S. Education Department is rolling out a new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year, hoping to avoid the problems that plagued last year's launch. Congress had asked the department to simplify the application process so more students could get financial aid f
