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Finding Joy in the Everyday: Queer and Trans Youth Speak Out

October 30, 2025

In a small high school in New Brunswick, four queer and trans students shared their stories. They were not just survivors or victims. They were kids living their lives, finding joy, and challenging what others thought they should be. This is what they taught us. These students took part in art work

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New Rules for Teaching Jobs in Mississippi

October 29, 2025

Mississippi has just changed the rules for becoming a teacher. This is big news for people who want to teach elementary school or special education. The changes started this week. Now, students can teach while they learn. They can get a temporary license and take a free course to meet reading test

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Penn Stands Firm: Why the University Rejected Trump's Higher Education Compact

October 25, 2025

The University of Pennsylvania made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the Trump administration aimed at reshaping higher education. This wasn't an easy decision. The university's president, J. Larry Jameson, explained that while Penn agrees with some parts of the compact, many aspects would c

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Why Did the Blue Ribbon Schools Program Get Scrapped?

October 25, 2025

The recent decision to end the National Blue Ribbon Schools program has left many educators feeling disheartened. This program, which started in 1982, recognized schools for their excellence and hard work. Schools like Pellston Elementary in Michigan, which won the award in 2024, took great pride in

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Colleges Push Back Against White House's Tough Tactics

October 19, 2025

The White House is having a tough time getting top colleges on board with its higher education plans. The administration has been using strong-arm tactics, like cutting research funds, to push schools into accepting its agenda. But many universities are not having it. The latest issue is a "compact

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Oklahoma's New Education Chief Takes a Different Path on Bibles in Schools

October 17, 2025

In a significant shift, Oklahoma's new education leader has decided to drop a rule that required Bibles to be placed in classrooms and included in lesson plans. This change comes after the previous superintendent had pushed for the mandate, which sparked a lot of controversy. The old rule was put i

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MIT Stands Firm Against Trump's Higher Education Compact

October 11, 2025

MIT has made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the White House. This proposal, called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, " was sent to nine universities. It included demands like limiting international students, freezing tuition, and defining gender in specific ways. MI

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MIT Takes a Stand: Why They Said No to Federal Funds

October 10, 2025

MIT made a bold move. They turned down federal money. Why? Because the money came with strings attached. The Trump administration wanted MIT to agree to certain rules. These rules would limit who could use which restrooms. They would also cap the number of international students. Plus, they would fr

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Oklahoma's New Teacher Test Sparks Debate

August 19, 2025

Oklahoma is making waves with a new rule for teachers moving from California and New York. They must pass a test created by a conservative group called PragerU. The state's education chief, Ryan Walters, says this is to keep "radical leftist ideology" out of classrooms. But others see it as a "MAGA

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California's Reading Revolution: A New Approach to Literacy

August 17, 2025

California is facing a serious reading crisis. Many students are struggling to read at grade level. A new bill, AB 1454, could change how reading is taught in the state. This bill focuses on evidence-based reading instruction. It includes phonics and vocabulary. This method is different from the who