Education News

Kansas lawmakers are proposing a bill that would mandate high school students to pass the U.S. citizenship test, which includes 128 questions on American history, government, and civics, as a graduation requirement. The test features questions like the origin of ‘Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness’ and reasons for U.S. involvement in wars. This […]

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging that the institution failed to adequately protect Jewish students from harassment. The complaint focuses on incidents of antisemitism on campus. This action underscores ongoing concerns about discrimination in higher education settings. Key Points DOJ lawsuit targets Harvard’s handling of antisemitism Allegations involve

Alabama lawmakers, after recently approving screen time limits for preschoolers, are advancing HB 584 to extend similar restrictions to all K-12 public school students. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jeana Ross, was approved by the House Education Policy Committee on Thursday. This late-session push aims to regulate screen usage across public education levels. Key Points

The University of North Texas is addressing a $45 million budget deficit by merging two departments and eliminating various degrees, minors, and certificates. This restructuring affects over 70 academic programs at the public institution. The changes aim to streamline operations and reduce financial strain. Key Points Merging two departments to cut costs Eliminating degrees, minors,

Faculty and students at the University of Kansas conducted a straw poll expressing overwhelming no confidence in Chancellor Douglas A. Girod over the handling of campus finances. The poll results showed strong disapproval from participants. However, university officials dismissed the survey as unscientific, skewed, and designed to achieve a predetermined outcome. Key Points Straw poll

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitism and harassment. The suit aims to recover federal grants already provided and block future access to such funding. This action stems from the Trump administration’s ongoing scrutiny of the university’s handling of

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project in California has exceeded its budget by $21 million, reaching a total cost of $114 million. Construction remains ongoing years past the original completion date. This highlights inefficiencies in government-funded infrastructure projects. Key Points Project cost overrun of $21 million, totaling $114 million Wildlife crossing over US-101 still under

The Trump administration’s Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging failures to address antisemitism on campus. The suit claims violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act due to a hostile environment for Jewish students. This action follows investigations into campus discrimination amid ongoing debates on free speech and safety in

Several states have filed court documents claiming the U.S. Department of Education is not adhering to mental health grant requirements by providing only six months of funding instead of a full year. The plaintiffs argue this violates the grant orders intended to support student mental health services. The issue highlights ongoing disputes between states and

Muslim students in Detroit Public Schools Community District are upset because they cannot receive a $100 perfect attendance incentive if they missed school to observe Eid al-Fitr. The district’s policy does not excuse absences for religious holidays, leading to frustration among students and families. This highlights ongoing debates about accommodating religious observances in public school