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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...
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...

Top universities offer better support to students entering “elite” jobs than teaching

by Megan Neunan | Mar 5, 2012 | Education

WASHINGTON — Rhena Jasey quickly put herself on track to become a doctor after she entered Harvard. She loved children, but didn’t see a major that fit her passion. So pre-med it was – until she returned home for her first school break, disillusioned. “My...

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