The price of a college education is increasing as fast as the questions about its value. Even with record tuition increases, college presidents are departing their positions at an unprecedented rate due to financial and enrollment challenges in higher education.
Education
Educators behind Florida’s African-American History Standards Push Back on Claims That It Whitewashes Slavery
Florida education officials approved new standards for teaching African American history Wednesday in response to the “anti-woke” policies touted by Gov. Ron DeSantis as critics urged the state to rethink the curriculum claiming that it “only presents half the story and half the truth.”
House Republicans Introduce the Commitment to America
With themes of New Gingrich’s popular (and successful) Contract with America, GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy and his Republican colleagues have launched the Commitment to America, setting a bold, innovative agenda to advance opportunity for all Americans. Check out the video below.
What Are Parents’ Rights in Education?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the Parental Rights in Education bill (HB1557). The bill prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for students in kindergarten through third grade.
Washington Post: COVID lockdowns resulted in massive setbacks for minority students
In March of 2020, students of all ages and grade levels began virtual learning as the Coronavirus pandemic spread across the world.
Some states are lifting mask mandates for adults. Why not kids?
While New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and other states announced plans to lift their school mask mandates this week, students in New York and California are still forced to mask up.
The pandemic’s impact on students is real
Many school boards have closed schools and pushed online learning. How’s that working out?