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For students who fled the Taliban, challenges remain in the American school system

For students who fled the Taliban, challenges remain in the American school system

by Grace Deng | Mar 28, 2022 | Education, Featured, Immigration

Mahdi Kabuli likes math. Sure, geometry eludes him sometimes, but overall he’s really good at the subject. At 18, Kabuli is already thinking about college, where he wants to study economics or computer science. As of last year, nearing the end of his time at the top...
Bill to study creating Asian American-Pacific Islander museum advances

Bill to study creating Asian American-Pacific Islander museum advances

by Grace Deng | Feb 23, 2022 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort to study the creation of a national museum dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture has advanced unanimously out of a House committee. “We are one step closer toward creating a national museum...
“We’ve Been Desensitized”: At HBCUs, Life Goes On Amid Bomb Threats

“We’ve Been Desensitized”: At HBCUs, Life Goes On Amid Bomb Threats

by Grace Deng | Feb 22, 2022 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON—At 3 a.m. on the first day of Black History Month, Spelman College, an Atlanta-based HBCU, received its second bomb threat of the year. Six hours later, Spelman junior Sophia Parker found out about the threat through an email sent by the school. At noon,...
Washington Education Administrator Advances To Senate Confirmation

Washington Education Administrator Advances To Senate Confirmation

by Grace Deng | Feb 22, 2022 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON – A divided Senate education committee on Feb. 10 advanced the nomination of Washington education administrator Glenna Gallo to lead the U.S. Education Department’s special education program. “I think she’s fabulous,” said Ilene Schwartz, professor of...
Educators Decry Texas Official’s Pledge To Ban CRT In Public Universities

Educators Decry Texas Official’s Pledge To Ban CRT In Public Universities

by Grace Deng | Feb 22, 2022 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON – The coordinated Republican attack on teaching critical race theory in schools hit higher education on Tuesday when Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged to ban CRT in public universities. “This is really the heart and the crux of what critical race theories...
VIDEO: Substitute teachers protest for higher wages

VIDEO: Substitute teachers protest for higher wages

by Grace Deng | Feb 9, 2022 | Education, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON – On Monday, substitute teachers in the district protested for higher wages, benefits and professional development outside of Mayor Bowser’s office.  “Mayor Bowser, you’ve been really disrespecting the substitute teachers. You have a large surplus in your...
Cardona addresses inequities in education exacerbated by COVID

Cardona addresses inequities in education exacerbated by COVID

by Grace Deng | Jan 27, 2022 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Thursday made the case for a “reset in education” strategies to address COVID-19-related stressors that have overwhelmed most students and teachers, but disproportionately impacted those already marginalized. “To my...
Youngkin launches tip line for parents to report educators teaching ‘divisive’ subjects

Youngkin launches tip line for parents to report educators teaching ‘divisive’ subjects

by Grace Deng | Jan 26, 2022 | Education, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON — Virginia parents can now report teachers who they believe are covering “divisive” subjects, via a tip line announced on Monday by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. “Part of what education is meant to do is to take on divisive topics and to take on issues...

Community College Enrollment Drops, May Have Long-Term Impact On Skilled-Labor Force

by Grace Deng | Jan 13, 2022 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — Community colleges have taken the biggest hit to enrollment over the course of the pandemic with more than 700,000 fewer students registering, according to new data released on Thursday from the National Student Clearinghouse. “How do you build a...

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