California is facing a serious reading crisis. Many students are struggling to read at grade level. A new bill, AB 1454, could change how reading is taught in the state. This bill focuses on evidence-based reading instruction. It includes phonics and vocabulary. This method is different from the whole language approach. Whole language teaches reading through literatu...
A federal judge has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities. Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled that the Education Department broke the law when it tried to cut federal funding from schools that kept their DEI initiatives. This ruling comes after a long legal battle. In...
Tyler Winklevoss, the CEO of Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently praised Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the school's focus on Austrian Economics, which aligns with his views on Bitcoin. Austrian Economics emphasizes free markets, individualism, and limited government intervention, principles that Bitcoin supporters value. Winklevoss sugge...
It's August 11, and while the weather is finally pleasant, many Chicago-area students are heading back to school. This early start to the school year has sparked some debate. Evanston Township High School, for instance, began classes today. School officials admit this year's start is earlier than usual but argue the benefits. They say this schedule helps balance the ...
UCLA is in big trouble. The U. S. government says the school didn't protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. Now, the school might have to pay a lot of money or face even bigger problems. The government has stopped over $300 million in research money. That's a lot of cash. UCLA has to decide fast: pay up or fight it out in court. This isn't just abo...
In a bold move, Governor Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire recently vetoed a bill that many saw as a step towards book banning in schools. The bill, House Bill 324, aimed to create a statewide process for reviewing complaints about sexual content in school library books. Ayotte, a Republican, chose to reject the legislation, despite it being supported by members of her o...
The recent legislation signed by President Donald Trump, dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " brings significant changes to student loan repayment. This bill, passed by Congress, introduces new rules that could make it tougher for borrowers to manage their loans. One of the biggest changes is the elimination of existing income-driven repayment plans. These plans are be...
Harvard University is in a legal fight with the Trump administration. The battle is over foreign students. The Trump administration wants to block these students from coming to Harvard. This is not the first time the two have clashed. The dispute has been going on for months. It started when Harvard refused to meet certain demands from the government. These demands w...
In Texas, a new bill is on its way to the governor's office, aiming to significantly change how schools handle LGBTQ topics and diversity efforts. The bill, known as Senate Bill 12, wants to stop schools from having clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity. It also wants to ban any teaching or programs that recognize these topics. This bill...
A recent move by the Trump administration has left many international students in a tough spot. The administration tried to stop Harvard from taking in foreign students, but a court stepped in to pause this decision. This sudden change has caused a lot of uncertainty for students who were planning to study at Harvard. In the middle of this chaos, Hong Kong saw an op...