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New York City schools chancellor steps down amid federal bribery probe
The chancellor's resignation also makes him the fourth high-ranking official in Mayor Eric Adams' administration to resign amid a series of federal investigations. Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan announced on Monday that he was resigning at the end of the year, and former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and Adams’ top lawyer Lisa Zornberg have also resigned.
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Elementary schools evacuate, colleges go virtual in Springfield after receiving bomb threats
The Springfield City School District on Monday said students at Simon Kenton and Kenwood Elementary Schools were evacuated and sent to an alternate location because of the bomb threats received by city police.
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Black enrollment is down four percent at Harvard in first semester since affirmative action ruling
Harvard said only 14% of the class of 2028 identify as black, which is a drop of four percent compared to the class of 2027.
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Civics Illiteracy? College students couldn't decipher between US, Russia constitutions, prof says
Thomas Jefferson famously said that "wherever the people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government." Some educators are alarmed that literacy regarding the U.S. Constitution has been on the decline for a while, according to studies.
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Education Secretary says he doesn't 'respect' parents thinking 'they know what's right for kids'
"There's a team that's fighting for kids and a team that's fighting against kids," Cardona said.
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Ted Cruz says his engagement in Texas primaries is due to his passion for school choice
"If you voted against school choice, the chances of my supporting you are essentially zero and the odds are significant that I'm going to endorse your primary opponent," Cruz said.
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Parental rights group: 1,000 school districts support hiding kids' gender issue from parents
Nicole Neily explained that these ideas are being pushed by state school board associations and activist groups.
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Florida board approves 'Classic Learning Test' as SAT/ACT alternative
The decision comes in the wake of multiple high-profile spats between Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis and the College Board, which curates Advanced Placement (AP) materials and the SAT.
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School district claims gender identity is 'medical' to hide LGBTQ club advisors' identities
Parent Nicole Solas is waging a fight over access to records and free speech.
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California sues school district that requires informing parents if children change gender identity
"We will stand our ground and protect our children with all we can because we are not breaking the law. Parents have a constitutional right in the upbringing of their children. Period," Chino Valley Unified President Sonja Shaw said.
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School district misled court on why it banned opt-out for LGBTQ lessons, religious groups say
Newly revealed public records show teachers were instructed to challenge students who question gender identity, and no evidence of concern about too many opt-out requests, the stated basis for the policy change.
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Peyton Manning becomes University of Tennessee professor
He will appear in select classes as a featured expert "bringing significant industry experience to the classroom and working alongside the college’s nationally recognized faculty to provide transformative learning experiences for CCI students."