Immigration reform appears to be near (or at) the top of the Trump administration’s policy agenda. Our Brookings colleagues, Tara Watson and Jonathon Zars, recently laid out the paths the incoming administration might take—and noted that they expect some “high-profile enforcement events to send a signal early in the administration.” The actions that the Trump … Read more
Higher Education Higher Education By Phillip Levine·January 13, 2025 Wellesley College The Issue: Colleges and universities face an era of heightened uncertainty, reform pressures, and potential economic headwinds under the incoming Trump administration. Some of the most cited concerns pertain to cultural issues — including diversity, equity and inclusion policies; gender in sports; and freedom … Read more
“AKDN and the IB share a commitment to advancing high-quality education across diverse communities,” said Director General of the IB Olli-Pekka Heinonen. “By aligning our expertise in curriculum development, teacher growth and community engagement, we will empower students and educators as agents of positive change. The IB is proud to support the AKDN’s mission of … Read more
Our children are our future. Education is at the heart at developing their skills and abilities and yet year after year we hear about the degrading state of our educational system. Our nation has spent trillions of dollars on failed programs that research and experts had promised would work. Achievement gaps persist, performance declines
A Virginia Tech professor will soon unveil the magic behind one of the nation’s most enduring science education series. Matthew Wisnioski, associate professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Science, Technology, and Society, is receiving a national grant to explore the history of “The Magic School Bus” and to better understand how multimedia, educational entertainment experiments transformed American … Read more
During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump proposed abolishing the United States Department of Education. If the Education Department was shut down, then the management of federal student loans and other programs could fall to different government departments or even a government corporation. If the latter came to pass, it could also mean that certain borrower … Read more
To the Editor: In the article “Parents Sue Lucy Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, and Others Over Reading Curricula” (Dec. 4, 2024) the reporter outlines concerns from educators about the lawsuit filed against literacy curricula developers and the future implications of allowing such a lawsuit. I have a few thoughts as a parent of two small … Read more
Utah’s next annual legislative session starts Jan. 21 and public education is once again poised to be a big focus. High on the wishlist for the state’s largest teachers union is more funding to meet the needs of students and support educators. Among other things, the Utah Education Association is asking for an increase to … Read more
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January 15, 2025 At the January 9, 2025, Warwick Valley Board of Education meeting, I, along with district administrators, shared comprehensive updates on initiatives, accomplishments and plans across all levels of our schools. These updates reflect the district’s commitment to excellence in academics, student engagement and community collaboration. Key topics included the district’s stance on … Read more