Education

Democratic Governor of Oregon, Kate Brown, as she gave her victory speech at the Convention Center for the Democratic Party election night head quarters in Portland, OR. November 8, 2016. File photo: Diego G Diaz, Shutterstock.com,…

Senator Chuck Schumer poses with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, The Murphy Institute, during the 2019 NYC-CLC Labor Day Parade. New York City, New York, September 7 2019. File photo: Erin Alexis Randolph, Shutterstock.com,…

To listen to the union leadership you'd think that our education system is only setup for the benefit of the teachers, the students can go to hell, when it should be the other way around. File photo: Atomazul, Shutterstock.com,…

According to the U.S. Census, on average, Black women were paid 63% of what non-Hispanic white men were paid in 2019.  Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed. TALLAHASSEE, FL - With Black women carrying more student loan debt than any…

One of the first things that happened after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic was a rapid transition to online learning. Most schools weren’t prepared for the sudden change, but they didn’t have a choice. Photo credit ShutterStock.com,…

In a startling break from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on Monday, stated that all K-12 students must wear masks at all times when they return for the…

Several prominent east coast law universities, including Rutgers University Law School are imposing social justice “wokeness” as a new graduation requirement. File photo: Benjamin Clapp, Shutterstock.com, licensed. BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY…

Governor Ron DeSantis’ rule effectively bans critical race theory, an academic concept that asserts that racism is a social construct, instruction in schools throughout the state of Florida. TALLAHASSEE, FL - On Thursday, the Florida…

Byron Cross, a physical education teacher at Leesburg Elementary School, had filed a lawsuit against Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) after they had placed him on leave following a speech he gave at a school board meeting in May. …

Wouldn’t it be better to teach the truth - that systemic racism no longer exists; that in today’s society, race is no impediment, and that racial hatred is a truly rare anomaly? Would that not be a better pathway to racial harmony? Photo…

Exterior of Broward Community College North Campus building and sign with a tree in front and a blue sky with white clouds. Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - As the nation recovers from the recession, a…

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was compelled to issue a very simple warning to those who have been reportedly hoarding gasoline in an unusual way; to avoid pouring gasoline in containers not approved for fuel. …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is encouraging educators preparing for the upcoming 2021-22 school year in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to have a “normal” school year, saying “These kids do not need to be wearing these…

The early morning ritual of the salute to the flag, the singing of the National Anthem were uncontested symbols of loyalty, devotion and appreciation to this land of the free. Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed. BOCA RATON, FL -…

Florida's Department of Corrections Secretary issued a recent statement, with a personal appeal to staff and anyone incarcerated to get the shot. But families and advocacy groups say good information is hard to come by from the inside, so…

Diversity in America once meant that one could follow one’s dream by studying and working in any field of endeavor, unhindered by local or federal government. Photo credit ShutterStock.com, licensed. CLEVELAND, OH – In a small, but…

The new institute will honor the life and work of its namesake and will address the critical matters of preparing diverse leadership for public service, increasing civic participation for a stronger democracy and promoting social justice. …

In a new survey by the Marie Christie Foundation, only half of college faculty members said they'd be able to recognize if a student was in emotional distress. Fewer than one-third said they could recognize signs of alcoholism or drug…

The report says Ahona Mehdi, 18 years old, was, at times, silenced and singled out by members of the HWDSB. The report also states trustees made racist comments about Black and Muslim people and did not understand the concept of equity and…

Meisha Ross Porter is the newly appointed, by Mayor DeBlasio, Chancellor of the New York City Public School System (DOE). She will oversee the educations of over 1.1 million current students and manage a budget of over 34 billion (that's…

Parents need to go through the homework and the textbooks to understand the radical message our children are being brainwashed with. The strongest advocates to change the public education system are the parents, yet many parents are…

The University of Missouri's historic columns, with Jesse Hall in the background, on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia. Editorial credit: Kristopher Kettner / Shutterstock.com, licensed. COLUMBIA, MO — The University…

The class curriculum, which was crafted with assistance from volunteer human resource expert Victoria Oropeza (XPO Logistics), concentrated on job application completion and submission, resumè writing, professional etiquette and demeanor,…

BALTIMORE, MA - In a story about the apparent utter failure of the educational system, a Baltimore, Maryland student has failed all but three of his classes in four years of high school, yet managed to nonetheless rank near the top…

The University of Florida Warrington College of Business is proud to announce a new scholarship for students who attended Florida A&M University (FAMU) or other Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU) and are interested in…

A polar bear captured by a trail camera in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba in 2014. Photo credit: Doug Clark/USask. OXFORD, UK - Oxford University is working with Canadian researchers on a first-of-its-kind project that will engage…

Ford is donating $250,000 to the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program to create a Future Forward program that encourages high school students in underserved communities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and…

BLM, UFT and other groups participate in a National Day of Resistance to protest for demands including no reopening of schools, police-free schools, and federal funds. New York, NY, August 3, 2020. Editorial credit: Ron Adar /…

Hillsdale College's Delp Hall, which houses many faculty offices, looking west towards campus. Photo credit: Brother Atticus, Wikipedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution, August 29, 2010. HILLSDALE, MI - When administrators at…

During the 2020 session, the Florida House passed a bill requiring public-sector workers to tell their employer proactively that they want to stay in a union, but it didn't advance in the Senate. Photo credit ShutterStock.com,…