Do rainbow signs at Yorktown promote equality?
Bumper sticker-length slogans, even those that promote equality and diversity, don’t belong in an institution of learning, like a high school in Arlington, Va.
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Senate confirms Trump’s pick for ed. sec’y
Betsy DeVos is the next US education secretary, following a close confirmation vote in the US Senate this afternoon.
FBI raids charter school company in L.A.
A charter school network is under scrutiny in the L.A. USD and the FBI, based on possible fraud and mismanagement of funds that were meant for schoolchildren.
World Hijab Day in Minnesota, Champaign
World Hijab Day Wednesday allowed people unfamiliar with Islam to engage their Muslim neighbors, co-workers, and friends, and share what they learn.
Why Republicans should oppose Betsy DeVos
The Senate could vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary as early as Feb. 7. Here’s what they will get.
On Trump’s nomination for education secretary
We check some facts about the nomination of Betsy DeVos as US secretary of education. We find her lacking in qualification for the job.
Calvin College students oppose DeVos
Education supporters across the country have come out in big numbers to oppose the nomination of Betsy DeVos as US education secretary.
Trump backs off DREAMer deportation under DACA
President Trump appeared to signal a delay on any plans he may have hinted at during the campaign to undo President Obama’s DACA order.
Again, schools no better with Improvement Grants
The big push to turn failing schools around, by infusing money under Obama’s School Improvement Grants, ultimately failed.
Student walkouts join Trump protests
Walkouts, protests, some rioting occurred today in schools in connection with the inauguration of Donald Trump as the country’s 45th president.