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House subcommittee cannot agree on what its role should be in primary and secondary education

House subcommittee cannot agree on what its role should be in primary and secondary education

by Jonas Blum | Dec 4, 2024 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans disagreed on the pressing issues facing U.S. education during a hotly debated hearing on Wednesday held by the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Republicans took aim at the alleged...
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...
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...

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