The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently determined that Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) failed to comply with federal civil rights law by not adequately addressing complaints of sexual harassment and assault involving students over a three-year period. The
Recent moves in Florida to remove certain books from school libraries and classrooms have stirred significant controversy. This wave of book removals, driven by House Bill 1069, invokes deep concerns regarding freedom of speech and educational integrity. The bill, passed in 2023, permits any parent
Labor disputes are brewing at two major Michigan universities—Oakland University and Western Michigan University—as faculty members rally against perceived inequities in compensation and workloads. The standoff has reached a critical juncture, with both institutions facing potential strikes that
The political landscape in Washington is abuzz with contention as House Republicans push back against the Biden-Harris administration's proposed changes to federal education regulations. Specifically, these changes would allow illegal immigrants to benefit from Department of Education programs like
A sweeping transformation is underway in Minnesota's education system, marked by significant victories in workforce and policy improvements. Central to this movement is SEIU Local 284, a union representing nearly 10,000 educational support staff who are vital to the day-to-day functioning of
Are recent educational changes in Ohio setting a precedent for broader national reforms envisioned by Project 2025? Megan Henry's article from the Ohio Capital Journal explores these parallels, comparing Ohio's legislative actions with the ambitious educational reforms proposed in the Heritage
