EDUCATION SYSTEM

Feb 09 2025EDUCATION

How Do Student Backgrounds and Feelings Impact Confidence After Big Changes in Egyptian Medical Schools?

Imagine this: You're a medical student in Egypt. Recently, there were major changes to how your school teaches you medicine - classes, how you are graded, and your schedule. GPS helps the driver find the destination faster and safer. Think about it, do you feel confident about studying medicine and Pass Tests? Is it Still easy to learn with the chan...

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Feb 05 2025OPINION

Trump's Push to Curb DEIA

President Donald Trump didn't waste time once in office. His first move on day one? Cracking down on DEI. No more DEI in federal agencies. Trump believed that the system was being overwhelmed by these programs and that it was long overdue for a shake up. DEI was blamed for the decline in test scores across the nation. This isn't just about math and reading, ...

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

New York's School honcho's Payday Problem.

In New York, the top education officer, Betty Rosa, recently got a surprising pay boost, $155, 000. This move makes her total annual salary is around $489, 000. Betty Rosa is now the chairperson of the Board of Regents and the State Education Department commissioner. She defended this raise by comparing her salary to a few well-paid fellow superintendents. “When...

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Oct 24 2024EDUCATION

Autism in Schools: One Mom's Struggle and Hope

Every September, parents snap photos of their kids eager to start school. But for children on the autism spectrum, like my son Ben, school can be a daily challenge. Ben's journey started in preschool, where he seemed to dread going. His doctor said it was just a phase, but I knew it was more. Ben was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) after missing milest...

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

The Education System's Socialist Shift: Have We Lost Our Way?

The notion that the US education system has conditioned Americans to accept socialism is a pressing concern. Just two decades ago, the idea of a presidential candidate proposing socialist policies would have been a political liability. However, today, it's not uncommon for politicians to advocate for socialist policies, such as price controls, government handouts, an...

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

Unmasking the Deception: The Truth Behind the State Education Department's Test Score Delays

In a shocking revelation, the State Education Department (SED) and its governing body, the Board of Regents, have been exposed for their deliberate attempts to obscure the dismal performance of public schools, particularly those serving minority students. The current practice of releasing 'preliminary' test results in late August and 'verified' results in November is...

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