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Mar 18 2025EDUCATION

What Happens to School Funding if the Education Department Closes?

The U. S. Department of Education has been a subject of debate for some time. Some people advocate for its closure, while others express concern about the potential impact on students. It is important to look at the facts to understand what might happen if the department were to shut down. The In

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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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Mar 18 2025EDUCATION

The Fight for Fair Education: How Budget Cuts Impact Kids with Disabilities

Parents of children with disabilities often find themselves in a tough spot. They must fight for their kids' rights to proper education services. This fight can be long, complex, and expensive. Recent changes at the U. S. Education Department might make this battle even harder. The U. S. Education

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Time to Rethink Federal Education Control

The federal government has been meddling in education for far too long. Education has always been a responsibility of states and local communities. Yet, Washington, D. C. , has been calling the shots for decades, often with lackluster results. It's high time to have a serious talk about scaling back

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Smart Solutions for Medical Info

In the world of healthcare, doctors and nurses often have questions about medicines and diseases. To help them, pharmaceutical companies create documents called scientific response documents (SRDs). These documents are like cheat sheets that give quick, evidence-based answers. They include backgroun

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Mar 15 2025EDUCATION

Racial Preferences or Merit? The Big Question in Education

The U. S. Department of Education has launched a big investigation into 52 universities across 41 states. The claim is that these schools are using racial preferences and stereotypes in their education programs and activities. This is a big deal because it involves some of the most prestigious unive

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Mar 15 2025SPORTS

The University of Texas' Gambling Scandal

In 2024, the University of Texas found itself in hot water. Five individuals from the athletic department were caught breaking NCAA rules. They were caught gambling on sports. This is a big no-no in college sports. The violations happened between July and November 2024. The people involved inclu

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Civil Rights in Schools: Parents Fight Back Against Trump's Cuts

The Trump administration is facing a legal battle over its recent decision to fire a large number of civil rights investigators and lawyers from the Department of Education. This move has sparked concerns that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be unable to handle complaints of discrimination in

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Amazon vs. FTC: A Confusing Back-and-Forth

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found itself in a puzzling situation involving Amazon. Initially, the FTC claimed it couldn't pursue a case against Amazon due to significant budget and resource cuts. These cuts were part of a broader effort by the Department of Government Efficiency to r

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Big Changes at the Department of Education: What Does It Mean for Michigan?

The U. S. Department of Education has recently announced a massive reduction in its workforce. This decision has caused quite a stir among Michigan's political leaders and education experts. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expressed her concerns about the lack of a clear, long-term plan behi

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