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May 31 2025EDUCATION

Chicago's Charter Schools: A New Era of Renewals and Challenges

The Chicago Board of Education recently made a significant decision regarding charter schools. They renewed the contracts of 16 charter schools that were set to expire at the end of June. This decision came after a revised evaluation process that considered four key factors: academic performance, fi

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May 26 2025EDUCATION

What's the point of the Education Department?

The Education Department has been a part of the US government since 1979. It was created to help schools and students across the country. However, some people wonder if it's really making a difference. For years, the performance of students in the US has not improved much. In 2013, even before the

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May 14 2025EDUCATION

California's Future: Why Cutting CSU Funding Is a Bad Idea

The California State University system is the biggest public university network in the country. It is home to 23 campuses and seven off-campus centers. Together, they enroll more than 450, 000 students. Most of these students are from California. Many of them are the first in their families to go to

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Apr 30 2025EDUCATION

Student Loans: Big Changes on the Horizon

The Republican Party has a new plan for federal student loans. They want to make big changes to how students borrow and repay money for college. This plan aims to simplify the repayment process and cut federal spending by over $330 billion. The goal is to help pay for extended tax cuts. The plan in

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Apr 26 2025EDUCATION

Students' futures on the line as ICE reverses course

Students across the United States breathed a sigh of relief as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decided to restore the status of some international students. This decision came after a wave of abrupt terminations that left many students in a state of uncertainty. The terminations were made

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Apr 22 2025POLITICS

Tennessee Lawmakers Hit the Brakes on Controversial Education Bill

A recent shift in Tennessee politics has put a spotlight on a contentious bill. This bill, if passed, would challenge the long-standing right of all children to attend public schools, regardless of their immigration status. The bill's future is now uncertain, as Republican lawmakers have decided to

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Apr 18 2025EDUCATION

Idaho's Education Shift: Public Aid to Private Gains

Idaho's recent education policy changes have sparked debate. The state has allocated 50 million dollars to support private school tuition and homeschooling. This move came just weeks after ending a program that helped public school students with educational expenses. The program, called Emp

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Apr 14 2025EDUCATION

Universities Under Fire: Government vs. Academic Freedom

For decades, the federal government has been a key player in funding universities. This partnership has led to major breakthroughs in medicine, engineering, and science. These advancements have improved lives worldwide. Lately, the government has been threatening to cut ties with some universities.

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Apr 13 2025EDUCATION

Tribal Generosity Fuels Scholarship Boom

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has been a driving force in education support for over three decades. They have consistently set aside 5% of their gaming revenues to fund scholarships. This commitment has grown into a powerful partnership with local businesses and the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber. Togethe

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

Unlikely Allies: The Surprising Faces of Anti-Musk Protests

People from all walks of life are uniting to protest against the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and its leader, Elon Musk. This diverse group includes social workers, veterans, educators, and even a 96-year-old woman who survived Nazi occupation. They are all concerned about the poten

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