Texas is now deciding to put an optional Bible-related curriculum in its elementary schools. This decision came after a close vote of 8-7 by the Texas Board of Education, which is mostly made up of Republicans. The idea is to make Bible lessons available as soon as next year, and schools adopting th
In a recent settlement, Pennsylvania's education department waved goodbye to its controversial 'woke' teaching guidelines. These guidelines, part of the 'Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education Program Framework', had schools teaching students to question power structures and disrupt harmful pr
The incoming Trump administration has a big job ahead in fixing higher education. For years, colleges have raked in tax dollars while pushing their own political views and racking up student debt. They've also become too cozy with foreign financiers, including governments that aren't friendly to the
Imagine this: teachers in Pakistan getting vaccinated can actually help students do better in school. Sounds surprising, right? A study in the country found that having teachers as role models can encourage students to take important actions, like getting vaccinated during a pandemic. Researchers ra
Although many countries, including Ireland, have agreed to follow the United Nations' rules for children's rights, there's still a long way to go before these rules are fully put into practice. Some big problems that haven't gone away include kids living in poverty, not having good healthcare, and n
In the halls of William Howard Taft High School, a student named Alexandria Sanchez feels scared about what President-elect Donald J. Trump's education plans could mean for her family. Her father is undocumented, and she worries about potential deportations. Sanchez is new to politics but believes i
Linda McMahon, who worked with President Trump before, could be the next education secretary. She has a big task ahead. The Education Department is a massive, complex agency that hasn't always helped students. It's been pushing left-wing policies, which many people don't like. McMahon needs to chang
You might think of a school librarian when you hear "secretary of education, " but Linda McMahon isn't your typical pick. As the wife of WWE founder Vince McMahon, Linda has been deeply involved in the wrestling world for years, much like President Trump. She even ran the show as WWE's CEO. Linda's
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a tricky condition that can make life tough for kids and teens. It affects their daily lives in a big way, and there's no clear treatment. One thing that's been missing is good education for these young patients and the people around the
Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar
