Apr 26 Here’s what’s in the GOP bill to lift the U.S. debt limit By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill has virtually no chance of becoming law, but Republicans hope it will force Biden to the negotiating table on the debt limit. Continue reading
Apr 25 Florida Sen. Rick Scott outlines bill that would fund armed officers in all U.S. schools By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Money earmarked for thousands of new IRS employees would be transferred to a grant program allowing schools nationwide to hire armed law enforcement personnel under legislation outlined Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Continue reading
Apr 25 AP African American studies course to undergo changes, College Board says By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press The College Board says changes will be made to its new AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics from the framework, including Black Lives Matter, slavery reparations and queer… Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 6:47 The top library books people tried to ban or censor last year By Jeffrey Brown, Kyle Midura Battles have erupted at schools, school boards and library meetings across the country as parents, lawmakers and advocacy groups are debating books. The American Library Association documented more than 1,200 demands to censor books and resources last year, the highest… Continue watching
Apr 24 WATCH: Biden and Education Secretary Cardona honor 2023 Teachers of the Year By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden honored the nation's best teachers Monday, saying they go above and beyond by providing food and supplies out of their own pockets and often find themselves “explaining the unexplainable, from banned books to duck-and-cover drills.”… Continue reading
Apr 22 Alabama governor ousts education director over book’s stance on racism, inclusion By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced she replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book that the Republican governor denounced as teaching “woke concepts" because of language about inclusion and structural racism. Continue reading
Apr 20 Why more U.S. schools are embracing a new ‘science of reading’ By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Move over “Dick and Jane.” A different approach to teaching kids how to read is on the rise. Continue reading
Apr 19 Florida Board of Education expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ classroom ban to all grades By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 4:35 Jenny Odell’s new book ‘Saving Time’ gives fresh perspective on the meaning of time By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson We’re all used to being ‘on the clock’ and ruled by it. But a new book by Jenny Odell takes on the very idea of time in our lives. "Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock" is Odell's follow-up… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 7:20 Schools, families feel the pinch after end of federal free meal program By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young A federal pandemic-era program that provided free meals for all public school students ended last September. A recent survey by a group that advocates for universal free school lunch found that 847 school districts have racked up more than $19… Continue watching