Tag: education policy
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Majority of States Shame Kids Who Can’t Afford School Lunch — And It Needs to End
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling trend across the United States, many states continue to shame children who cannot afford school lunches. However, recent legislative changes in Oregon are setting a positive precedent. Following New Mexico’s lead, Oregon lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill that prohibits the practice of lunch shaming, which is a much-needed…
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Chicago Public Schools to Withhold Diplomas Unless Students Present Post-Graduate Plans
Get Pregnant Fast In a move that has raised eyebrows, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has announced that commencing with the class of 2020, students will not receive their high school diplomas unless they provide evidence of a post-graduation plan. Options include a college acceptance letter, proof of employment, military enlistment, or enrollment in a trade…
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Is Betsy DeVos’s Education Budget Impacting Your Child’s Future? (Absolutely)
Get Pregnant Fast As the Trump administration grapples with numerous controversies, one federal department is moving ahead with a clear agenda. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, a staunch proponent of school vouchers, has consistently expressed her disdain for public education while championing educational privatization. Now, she’s taking significant steps to fulfill her pledge to diminish…
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Students Boo Betsy DeVos During Graduation Speech at Bethune-Cookman University
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking display of dissent, graduates at Bethune-Cookman University, a historically black institution in Daytona Beach, Florida, turned their backs and booed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos during her commencement address. This incident occurred on a day that should have celebrated academic achievement but instead highlighted tensions surrounding DeVos’s controversial history regarding…
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Dress Code Sparks Debate Among Educators Online
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent development that’s igniting discussions across the internet, a superintendent in Georgia has stirred controversy with a new dress code directive for teachers. The email, sent by Superintendent Mark Thompson, specifically singles out capri pants as unsuitable for the classroom environment, prompting a wave of reactions. The crux of the…
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Betsy DeVos Remains Non-Committal on Safeguarding LGBTQ Students in Private Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent Senate hearing, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos refrained from assuring that private schools receiving federal funds will not discriminate against LGBTQ students. During a session with the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, DeVos stated that the Department of Education would not allocate funds…
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School Denies Prom Tickets to Homebound Student with Cerebral Palsy
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant story that highlights the challenges faced by students with disabilities, a high school in Cheatham County, Tennessee, has come under scrutiny after denying a homebound student the opportunity to purchase prom tickets. Emily Collins, a senior with cerebral palsy, had eagerly anticipated the event, meticulously planning everything from her…
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Family Outraged After Seven-Year-Old Boy with Special Needs Handcuffed at School
Get Pregnant Fast A Dallas school district is facing significant backlash following the alarming incident involving a seven-year-old boy with special needs who was handcuffed at school. The event took place at Hillcrest Academy on May 9, when young Ethan Matthews, a student with ADHD and a mood disorder, reportedly began banging his head against…
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Trumpcare’s Impact on Special Education: A Dismal Outlook for Vulnerable Kids
Get Pregnant Fast The recent passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) by the House of Representatives has sparked widespread concern, particularly for those who rely on essential healthcare services. Unfortunately, this legislation not only compromises the health of countless individuals but also threatens vital funding for special education programs. While many of us…