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ANNIE MA

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Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over a transgender swimmer who last competed for the school in 2022

Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer
Education|Political|US

Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities

For parents of kids with disabilities, advocating for their child can be complicated, time-consuming — and expensive

Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities
Economy|Education|Food|Political|US

USDA ends program that helped schools serve food from local farmers

The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers

USDA ends program that helped schools serve food from local farmers
Education|Political|US

Trump slashed teacher training, citing DEI. Educators say the grants fought staff shortages

In an overhaul of an agency President Donald Trump has described as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists,” the Education Department cut $600 million in grants to teacher training programs, which it characterized as supporting divisive ideologies

Trump slashed teacher training, citing DEI. Educators say the grants fought staff shortages
Education|Political|US

Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department. Here's what it does

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for a plan to shut down of the Education Department, an agency Republicans have talked about closing for decades

Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department. Here's what it does
Education|Political|US

Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down

The Senate has voted to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation’s education chief, a role that places her atop a department President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle

Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down
Education|Political|US

Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department

As President Donald Trump reshaped the Education Department, parents say investigations and mediations into kids' disability rights cases ground to a halt

Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department
Education|Election|Political|US

Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does

If Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants the former wrestling executive to “put herself out of a job.”

Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does
Education|Political|US

Trump's pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department

Linda McMahon on Thursday sketched out how key functions of the Education Department could be carved up to achieve President Donald Trump’s goal of dismantling the agency, vowing to “reorient” the department while continuing some of its largest programs

Trump's pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department
Education|US

Most US kids aren't gaining fast enough in reading and math. These schools are different

The average American student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels of achievement in both reading and math

Most US kids aren't gaining fast enough in reading and math. These schools are different
Education|Political|US

Federal agencies begin removing DEI guidance from websites in Trump crackdown

Several federal agencies have begun removing resources for underrepresented Americans from their webpages following President Donald Trump’s executive order cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Federal agencies begin removing DEI guidance from websites in Trump crackdown
Economy|Education|US

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Black student disciplined over hairstyle hopes to 'start being a kid again'

For more than a month, Darryl George, a Black high school student in Texas, spent each school day sitting by himself in punishment over his hairstyle

Black student disciplined over hairstyle hopes to 'start being a kid again'
Education|News|Opinion

Many parents don't know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?

Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite standardized tests showing far fewer students are on track

Many parents don't know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
Americas|Education|News

Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, US data shows

America’s Black and Latino students were at a disadvantage in nearly every measure of education opportunity in the 2020-21 school year

Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, US data shows
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus

The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they are taking steps to combat antisemitism — and Islamophobia — on campus since the start of the Israel-Hamas war

Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus
Education|News|Opinion

Ivy League presidents reckon with swift backlash to remarks on campus antisemitism

Ivy League presidents are facing backlash over their remarks to on-campus antisemitism

Ivy League presidents reckon with swift backlash to remarks on campus antisemitism
Education|News|Opinion|US|World

How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism

Over five hours at a congressional hearing, lawmakers pressed the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT on the topic of antisemitism

How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism
Business|Finance

$100 million gift from Lilly Endowment to United Negro College Fund will support HBCU endowments

The United Negro College Fund announced a donation of $100 million from the Lilly Endowment Inc., the single largest unrestricted gift to the organization since its founding 80 years ago

$100 million gift from Lilly Endowment to United Negro College Fund will support HBCU endowments
Education|News|US

The end of school closings? New York City used online learning, not a snow day. It didn’t go well

Four years after the coronavirus pandemic first sent students and teachers into online learning, some school systems in the U.S. are returning to the method during inclement winter weather

The end of school closings? New York City used online learning, not a snow day. It didn’t go well
Economy|Education|Finance|US

Biden administration looks to expand student loan forgiveness to those facing 'hardship'

Americans who are struggling to repay federal student loans because of financial hardship could get some of their debt canceled under President Joe Biden’s latest attempt at forgiveness

Biden administration looks to expand student loan forgiveness to those facing 'hardship'
Business|Education|Finance

Education Department starts sending financial aid data to colleges after months of delays

After months of delays and technical hiccups, some colleges and universities have started to receive federal data they need to put together financial aid offers for incoming students

Education Department starts sending financial aid data to colleges after months of delays
Education|Opinion|Political|US

Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions

Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice
Business|Education|News|US

For-profit school accused of preying on Black students reaches $28.5 million settlement

A for-profit college accused of targeting women and Black students with false advertising about how long it would take to complete a degree, then extracting millions of dollars in extra tuition payments, agreed to a $28.5 million settlement announced on Thursday

Education|News

Columbia University president to testify in Congress on college conflicts over Israel-Hamas war

Four months after a contentious congressional hearing led to the resignations of two Ivy League presidents, Columbia University’s president is set to appear before the same committee over questions of antisemitism and the school’s response to escalating conflicts on campus

Columbia University president to testify in Congress on college conflicts over Israel-Hamas war

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