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How Trump’s Budget Cuts Could Impact Homeless Students in Schools
McKinney-Vento Program: A Lifeline for Homeless StudentsIn Middletown, Rhode Island, Megan Mainzer serves as the McKinney-Vento liaison for the local public schools. She recently...
Education Researchers Challenge Trump Administration’s Authority | KQED
Demonstrators were outside the U.S. Department of Education offices in Washington, D.C. on March 13, 2025, not really sure why this matters, but they...
Nation’s Report Card: Impact of Assessment Cuts | KQED
As Linda McMahon, Education Secretary, was busy breaking down her cabinet department, she promised to keep only the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP),...
Who Decides Public School Curriculum: Supreme Court vs. School Boards
So, apparently, the U.S. Supreme Court is diving back into the whole culture wars thing. They're looking at a clash between school boards and...
Education Department Budget Halved: Impact and Losses Explained
Education Department Cuts Stir Controversy: What You Need to KnowThe U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., is facing a significant shake-up. The...
Improving U.S. Reading and Math Scores: Strategies and Solutions
In the spring of 2024, U.S. students were still lagging behind in math and reading, nearly half a grade level compared to pre-pandemic levels....