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  • ADA Title II Rules for K-12 Digital Access

    The U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 rulemaking updates Title II of the ADA to require systemwide digital accessibility for K-12 districts and other government services. By April 26, 2027, digital content from…

  • Repurposing Closed Schools for Community Use

    The 74 partners with Next City to discuss how developers are transforming closed public schools into community assets amid declining enrollment. These abandoned buildings, which can become neighborhood blight, are being repurposed…

  • Teaching America’s Story: Educator Strategies

    The 74 partners with the Progressive Policy Institute for a discussion on effectively teaching the American experience amid the nation’s 250th birthday. Educators in K-12 and higher education are addressing the best…

  • 27 States Opt Into Federal School Choice Program

    Twenty-seven states have expressed interest in participating in a new federal school choice program. These states are currently awaiting the establishment of formal rules by the IRS and Congress to define the…

  • Modern Tools for 21st Century Financial Literacy

    The article argues that traditional methods like spreadsheets fail to engage teenagers in learning financial literacy, while gamified apps and smartphone games can make concepts like budgeting and risk management more appealing.…

  • DOJ Indicts SPLC on Fraud, Money Laundering

    The Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on 11 counts of fraud and money laundering in Alabama. The charges allege that the nonprofit funneled donor funds to…

  • Universities Losing Public Trust Amid Scandals

    The article discusses how universities are beginning to recognize their loss of public trust, largely triggered by their handling of the Hamas terrorist attack and related campus issues. It highlights incidents like…

  • Rise of Classical Education in US Schools

    The article discusses the growing popularity of classical education in U.S. schools, exemplified by Pineapple Cove Classical Academy where seniors incorporate the Bible and Western canon texts into capstone projects. It highlights…

  • Conservative Fixes for Child Care Crisis

    The article by Low and Buck in RealClearEducation addresses the high costs of child care, referencing Sunny Hostin’s claim that families need $400,000 annually to afford it. It proposes conservative solutions to…

  • Hampshire College Closure: Education Market Shifts

    Hampshire College’s closure was anticipated due to ongoing challenges. The event highlights a broader evolution in family expectations from higher education institutions. Authored by Samuel J. Abrams for RealClearEducation, it discusses how…