AMERICAN EDUCATION

Apr 18 2026OPINION

A New Path for Moms: How a Tax Credit Made a Difference

A single mother of five found her life turning around when she received almost ten thousand dollars from a state tax program. The money helped her buy a safer car, new beds and clothes for all the children, and it gave her the financial breathing room to finish a bachelor’s degree and start an MB

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Nov 21 2025EDUCATION

Native Education Programs: A Shift Without a Plan?

Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor a

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Oct 22 2025EDUCATION

How American Schools Are Failing Students

American students are struggling more than ever in school. Test scores are dropping, and it's not just because of the pandemic. Many kids are falling behind in reading and math. In fact, a lot of students can't even understand simple passages or summarize what they read. This is a big problem, and i

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Why America's Education System Is Under Threat

The United States is facing a significant challenge to its education system. Recent plans to reduce the staff of the Department of Education (DOE) by half, from around 4, 100 to 2, 800, are more than just a budget cut. This move is part of a broader push to weaken federal oversight in education, whi

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