#education-policy

#education-policy

Governor Hochul's Distraction Free Schools Initiative mandates that 2 million students and 200,000 teachers in New York's K-12 classrooms will no longer carry smartphones.

Oklahoma's education department announced that aspiring teachers from 'woke' states must pass an ideology test by right-wing group PragerU, focusing on U.S. Constitution and 'biological differences'.

Many schools have banned smartphones on site, but Monmouthshire plans a countywide policy advising against giving children smartphones until they're at least 14, due to overuse and related issues.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz admitted Sunday his coalition had to 'do better' as it reeled from a row over a nomination to the country's highest court. He noted that discontent among lawmakers could have been recognized earlier.

Cllr Lymer said: Regrettably this means that class sizes in many of our state schools will now exceed 30. However, I am pleased to confirm that all schools approached have engaged positively in relation to the admission of these pupils.

The U.S. risks suffering a shame similar to the fall of Syracuse, as its universities face threats that may stifle the free flow of scientific ideas.

The Education Department is preparing an overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would strip the benefit from organizations involved in 'illegal activities' and allow the U.S. education secretary to decide which should lose eligibility.

'It's absolutely clear that the government will need to do this with incredible sensitivity and with a recognition it's going to be a bumpy road.'

"Hundreds of London's teachers at Charter Schools Education Trust are striking over maternity pay with little notice, demanding equality across the nine academies in the group."

Karin Prien suggested a cap of 30 to 40 percent for students with a migrant background in school classes, emphasizing that language proficiency is crucial for success.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stated that the "Best Start" family hubs would "give a lifeline" to families, aiming to support 500,000 more children in disadvantaged areas.

Bans on smartphones in Dutch schools improved learning environments, leading to better concentration, social interactions, and a happier atmosphere among students, teachers, and parents.

Mamdani's proposal to end mayoral control aims to transition to a 'co-governance' model fostering greater input from parents and educators, shifting power dynamics in city schools.

Simon Harris reassured party TDs in a voice memo today that Government is committed to reducing student fees as part of measures for the upcoming budget.

According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 74% of school districts faced challenges in filling open teaching positions for the previous year.

In Ontario, the government's move to appoint supervisors to four more school boards highlights a bid for greater control over educational governance, beyond merely addressing financial issues.

Republican lawmakers are considering proposals that would dramatically limit Pell Grants, which have been essential for low-income students, potentially leading to fewer college enrollments.

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the University of California for potential violations of civil rights law connected to its pursuit of diverse faculty hires.

In our digital world, cursive has fallen by the wayside, but there are many reasons for students to get a basic grasp on cursive writing.

Making this change now - before we might be forced to due to budget pressures - keeps the future in our community's hands, allowing it to be shaped by our collective choices and preferences.

Proponents of career and technical education programs are concerned that moving funding and administration to the Department of Labor could undermine the quality and organization of CTE programs.

The Berkeley Unified School District faced a tough budgeting process for 2025-2026, balancing an $8 million deficit while warning of possible mid-year cuts.

"Under federal law, schools cannot provide benefits to illegal aliens that they do not provide to U.S. citizens," Atty. Gen. Bondi said of the Texas lawsuit in a statement."