McDonald's Scholarship That Awarded Millions to Latino Students Will Now Allow White Students to Apply Following DEI Lawsuit
McDonald's will be accepting applications from white students for a scholarship initially aimed at Hispanic and Latino students after the fast-food chain was sued for unlawfully discriminating against certain ethnic identities.
Denver Becomes First School District to Sue Trump Admin Over Policy Allowing Ice Agents in Schools
"I think it's time to protect the fact that we are educators, not first responders," said local Superintendent Alex Marrero
Trump Education Nominee Faces Hearing as President Vows to Close Department
Trump's nominee for education secretary faces Senate scrutiny as the administration seeks to eliminate the Education Department.
Education Department Contracts Axed Across the Country Without Reason as DOGE Barrels On: 'We're Completely Crippled'
The Trump administration canceled between 89 to 169 government contracts funding research that helped experts refine the U.S. education system.
Louisiana School District That Turned to AI Tutors Amid Severe Teacher Shortage Promises 'It's Not Going to Take Jobs'
Facing a severe teacher shortage, a Louisiana school district turned to AI to fill the gap in classrooms, and so far, teachers are appreciative of the help.
Schools in Richmond are First in the Country to Create Policies to Deal with ICE Raids
Richmond School Board voted Tuesday to adopt a resolution preparing its community for ICE's potential presence, enacting motions to safeguard students.
Oklahoma Governor Brags State Ranks Fourth in 'Educational Freedom' — 'But 49th Overall,' Internet Notes
Gov. Kevin Stitt celebrated his state's ranking as 4th in "Education Freedom," but critics were quick to point out that Oklahoma ranks 49th overall in education
Vivek Ramaswamy Says the 'First Step' to Improving Education in the US is 'To Dismantle the US Department of Education'
Entrepreneur and former co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Vivek Ramaswamy posted bold proposals Thursday to overhaul the U.S. education system amid a series of actions by President Trump to radically restructure American schooling
Texas Teacher Will Not Return to Classroom After Asking ICE to Raid His School
A substitute teacher in Texas was removed from campus after inviting Immigration and Customs Enforcement to conduct a raid at the high school he worked at over social media, stating that many students "don't even speak English".
New Russian History Textbook Compares Ukraine to Nazi Germany, Says Putin Was 'Forced' to Launch War
A new textbook designed for students aged 15 and older frames Russia's war in Ukraine as a continuation of the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany.
Teacher Possibly Facing Termination For Crucifix Hanging on Classroom Wall She's Allegedly Had There for 10 Years
A Connecticut teacher with more than 30 years of experience refused to remove a crucifix she displayed in her classroom for a decade, leading to her suspension and a legal fight over religious freedom and constitutional rights.
Republican Bill to Eliminate Education Department Officially Introduced Days Before Trump Inauguration
A Republican bill to abolish the Department of Education has been introduced just days before Donald Trump's inauguration.
Iowa Education Department Moves to Strike 'Climate Change' from State Science Standards
Iowa's proposed changes to science standards, replacing "climate change" with "climate trends," have ignited backlash.
Ohio LGBTQ+ Teens Flood Crisis Hotline with Calls After Governor Signs Bill Requiring Teachers to Out Students to Parents
A national crisis hotline reported a surge in calls after new legislation was signed that critics say could force teachers to "out" students to their parents.
School Bus Driver Accused of Driving Dozens While Drunk After Students Reportedly Raised Concerns About Her Behavior
An Indiana woman is under arrest for allegedly driving a school bus while intoxicated, after concerned student passengers reported her behavior.
1 in 4 Latinos Say They Don't Know Much or Anything at All About Personal Finances, Study Finds
41% Latino adults, in turn, reported knowing a great deal or a fair amount about personal finances, considerably less than Whites, Blacks and Asians
Poland Makes Weapons Training Mandatory for Schoolkids as Threat of Russian Invasion Escalates
Poland has introduced mandatory firearm training and basic first aid for schoolchildren, as fears of Russian aggression loom over the country.
Oklahoma Education Department Proposes Mandatory Bible Studies in Public Schools
Oklahoma's State Department of Education has proposed new standards for instruction within some social science lessons at the K-12 level which would base teaching on biblical ideals.
Arizona Approves Musk-Inspired School that Uses AI to Teach Students for Just 2 Hours a Day
Student-teacher interaction will be drastically reduced for some Arizona students following the approval of an an entirely online, AI-driven charter school.
Idaho Education Board Orders Removal of Pro-Diversity Offices from All Public University Campuses Despite Overwhelming Student Opposition
The Idaho State Board of Education (ISBOE) has passed a resolution banning the existence of offices seeking to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on university campuses despite backlash against the measure.
Denver Public Schools Vow to Protect Immigrant Students as Trump Considers Ending 'Sensitive Locations' Policy
Colorado's largest school district, serves more than 88,000 students, 75% of whom are students of color, and over half are Latino
Texas Teacher Invites Homeless Student to Live with Her, Then Sexually Assaults Him Multiple Times and Gets His Name Tattooed on Her Body: Police
A former Texas high school teacher allegedly invited a student who was homeless to live with her and then sexually assaulted him multiple times, going as far as to tattoo his name onto her body, officials say.
Virginia Teacher Condemned for Making Students 'Emotional' by Passing Around Cotton During Lesson on Slavery
A Virginia high school teacher has come under fire for the way she chose to impart a lesson about slavery to her students.
School District Pays Thousands to Teacher Who Was Punished After Defending LGBTQ+ Students
Newberg-Dundee Public School District in Oregon will pay $90,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit that alleged retaliation for advocating for LGBTQ+ students.
Foreign Qualifications Pose Barriers for Immigrants in Early Childhood Education
Immigrants Face Barriers to Enter Early Education Workforce, Report Highlights State Policy Failures
Taliban Reportedly Bans Women from Becoming Midwives, Shutting Down Last Remaining Educational Opportunity
Women in Afghanistan learning to become nurses and midwives have been told not to return to classes by the Taliban government.
Texas Education Board Approves Controversial Bible Studies Program, Will Pay Elementary Schools to Teach It
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a controversial Bible-focused curriculum for elementary schools, claiming they will pay them to teach it.
Michigan Teacher Kicked Out of School for Angering Parents by Showing Class a Ouija Board
A substitute teacher in Flint, Michigan, has been dismissed after angry parents complained their elementary school students were exposed to the use of a Ouija board during class.
Trump Education Department Nominee Did Nothing to Stop WWE Announcer Accused of Sexually Abusing 'Ring Boys,' Lawsuit Claims
Trump's nominee for Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, is facing allegations of negligence in a lawsuit involving child sexual abuse during her tenure at WWE.
Republican Gets Head Start on Trump Presidency, Introduces Bill to Abolish Education Department
A Republican senator introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act on Thursday in a bid to abolish the Department of Education.