The recent actions by the Trump administration have sparked concern about the future of public education in the United States. A significant portion of the U. S. Department of Education's workforce has been dismissed. This move is part of a broader plan to shrink the department, despite lacking the legal authority to do so. The stated goal is to redirect funds toward...
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, has been vocal about her opposition to the Trump administration's plan to shut down the federal Department of Education. She claims that this move would harm children's education. However, many people believe that her concerns are more about her own influence and power. The U. S. Department...
Texas is buzzing with talk about school choice. The state's House Speaker, Dustin Burrows, recently declared that this legislative session is all about pushing for a private-school voucher program. He believes that the time has finally come for families to have more options in education. Burrows made these remarks at a policy summit. This event was hosted by the Tex...
Did you know that there is a virus that is the main cause of cervical cancer. The most common types are HPV 16 and 18. The good news is that vaccines are now available to prevent HPV infections. However, there is a problem. Many people do not know much about HPV and the vaccines. Multiple factors contribute to this lack of knowledge. First, education about HPV is of...
School vouchers just got a big thumbs up from the Tennessee House of Representatives. This means that public money can now be used for private school expenses. The vote was pretty close, with 54 in favor and 44 against. There was also a small change to the bill. This change means that local school boards have to say "yes" to the new voucher system for teachers to get...
Schools in the U. S. might be in for a huge shakeup. Federal power over schools is about to be tested. The president has signed orders. They want to change the basics of teaching American History and science. They are into "American History" as in Jack's Great adventure. The White guy's point of view is only allowed. These changes include who you are is no longer rel...
In 1822, France's government had a smart idea. They wanted more people to get vaccinated against smallpox. So, they asked a French artist named Constant Joseph Desbordes to create a painting that would teach people about the benefits of the vaccine. Desbordes came up with "La Vaccine, " which shows one of France's top doctors, Jean-Louis Alibert, giving someone the v...
In Oklahoma, there's a legal battle brewing over the use of the Bible in public schools. A group of parents, teachers, and ministers have filed a lawsuit against the state's top education official, Ryan Walters. They're trying to stop him from making schools include the Bible in lesson plans for students in grades 5 through 12. The lawsuit also questions Walters' pla...
Last Thursday, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly gave her fourth State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. She focused on the need to invest more money into public education. She urged the state legislature to increase their support for special education costs. Currently, local school districts only get about a third of this cost reimbursed. Dr. ...
In a conversation about climate change, an expert shares his journey from predicting weather to conveying the reality of climate change. Over 15 years, he’s noticed that his wording has grown stronger and more certain about the climate crisis, highlighting the urgency for action globally. He observes that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and signific...