Tag: education policy
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Parkland Educator’s Gun Mishap Raises Serious Concerns About Arming Teachers
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the tragic Parkland shooting, which claimed the lives of 17 individuals and propelled student activists into the forefront of the gun control debate, the conversation surrounding arming teachers has gained traction across numerous states. The idea is that an armed educator could potentially neutralize a threat during a…
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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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Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill to Arm Teachers: What’s Going On?
Get Pregnant Fast In a controversial move, Florida lawmakers have voted to arm teachers, igniting fierce debates across the state. The $67 million bill aims to train educators to serve as armed “school marshals,” even as many in the Parkland community, including officials from Stoneman Douglas High School, strongly oppose the legislation. The Florida House…
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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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The Detrimental Impact of Reduced Free Play and Recess on Children’s Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, we’ve witnessed a troubling trend in our education system: the gradual elimination of creative and physical outlets for our children. First, art classes were deemed less essential, pushed aside in favor of more “practical” subjects like math and science. The argument was that we need to cultivate a generation…
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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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School District Revamps Dress Code to Embrace Gender Neutrality
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant move towards modernity, a California school district has reformed its dress code to eliminate outdated gender-specific stipulations, thanks to fervent student activism. Dress codes have long been a contentious issue, frequently criticized for perpetuating misogynistic standards that disproportionately affect female students. With a focus on minimizing distractions in the…
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Parkland Students Required to Use Clear Backpacks as New Safety Measure
Get Pregnant Fast In response to the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, officials in Parkland are implementing a series of safety protocols aimed at enhancing student security on campus. Among these measures is the new requirement for students to carry clear backpacks. Following the recent events, including the trespassing incident involving…