Tag: Donald Trump
Trump’s Twitter account disabled for 11 minutes
You may have heard that President Trump's Twitter account was disabled for 11 minutes last night at the hands of a single rogue employee.
US might partially forgive bad for-profit student loans
Student loans from fraudulent for-profit colleges, completely forgiven during the Obama years, might be only partially canceled now.
The federal budget and Title II funding
A closer look at Washington's attempts to pass a budget reveals some strategic cuts to programs that could affect teacher quality.
John McCain receives Liberty Medal
US Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) delivered remarks Monday at the National Constitution Center as he received the center's Liberty Medal.
George W Bush delivers remarks on Trump-era bigotry
Former Pres Geo W Bush spoke at his institute in NY today, talking about the value of civics education, white supremacy, and democracy.
Ames band members walk off during national anthem
13 band members at Ames H.S. in Iowa walked off during the national anthem at a football game Friday. Protests continue.
Education advocates concerned about tax reform
Tax reform, with a proposal to eliminate the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, could hurt schools in the long run.
The president has a great deal for Dreamers
A solution is needed on DACA, but Trump and a mostly bipartisan effort in Congress seem miles apart from each other as the program winds down.
Evanston & Oak Park kneel for the anthem
Protests over the anthem continue across America, esp. after Pres. Trump denounced the practice, calling it un-American.
Trump wants $200 million more for STEM & CS
President Trump encouraged study in the STEM disciplines, including computer science, especially for minorities.