US December 19, 2023 US kindergarten enrollment lags post-pandemic as families explore alternative early education options The U.S. has seen a decline in kindergarten enrollment in public schools since the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a 5.2% enrollment decrease in the recent school year.
US December 19, 2023 US data shows 50,000 students missing from education system since pandemic As of fall 2022, an estimated 50,000 students in the U.S. are unaccounted for in any type of school, according to an Associated Press analysis. Reasons for the absences vary.
Media December 18, 2023 Boston Globe demands Harvard state clearly if president plagiarized: 'It matters' The Boston Globe argued Harvard must clearly state whether university president Claudine Gay was guilty of plagiarism, to set a standard for students and faculty.
Politics December 17, 2023 Jewish Americans of all ages forced to ‘make a choice’ on embracing heritage amid rising antisemitism Young American Jews told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital whether they feel safe revealing their Jewish faith and heritage amid the spike in antisemitism in America.
Georgia December 14, 2023 Georgia could see overhaul of A-to-F grading system in schools The Georgia Department of Education may soon abandon the A-to-F letter grade system for schools. A new approach would break down performance into separate components.
Antisemitism Exposed December 14, 2023 Carnegie Mellon accused of 'cruel campaign of antisemitism,' accepting millions from Qatar: lawsuit A Jewish student at Carnegie Mellon University is suing the institution, alleging a “cruel campaign of antisemitic abuse" carried out by its faculty and administration.
LIFESTYLE December 13, 2023 Ivy League schools founded to promote virtue, godliness have 'drifted radically' and 'forgotten their roots' Harvard, Penn and other Ivy League schools were founded to promote morality, but have rejected principles as evident by the inability of leaders to condemn genocide, say some scholars.
New York December 12, 2023 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul threatens legal action against universities that fail to combat antisemitism New York Gov. Kathy Hochul threatened aggressive legal action against state colleges and universities that fail to combat antisemitism, citing violations of human and civil rights.
Politics December 12, 2023 Harvard president 'definitely' plagiarized in peer-reviewed academic papers, scholars say: report A new report by the Washington Free Beacon alleges that Harvard president Claudine Gay "definitely" plagiarized in several of her academic pieces.
Kentucky December 12, 2023 Kentucky charter school funding law struck down by judge, dealing blow to school choice advocates A Kentucky judge has struck down a 2022 law aimed at establishing funding for charter schools, marking another legal setback for school choice advocates.
Pennsylvania December 12, 2023 Pennsylvania school choice program slammed by critics calling for boost in public education funding Critics in Pennsylvania are voicing their concerns about the state's school choice program, asserting that it diverts crucial funds from public education.