Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech to the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), focusing on public education and her vision for the future. Harris highlighted her connection to public education and praised the work of teachers and education professionals. “I am a proud product of public education,” Harris said, recounting how her first-grade teacher, […]
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New York City Council aims to tackle school dress code policies
Last Thursday, the New York City Council voted to approve legislation requiring the education department to create a more uniform dress code policy amid criticisms that some schools discriminate against students for what they wear to class. Criticisms of the current policies of New York City’s Department of Education (DOE) focus on transparency and inclusivity […]
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Abbott Elementary renewed for season 4
ABC announced a new season of Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning comedy Abbott Elementary, which will air on the night of October 9. It will be followed by the ABC News Studios docuseries, Scamanda. The workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers—and an oblivious principal—are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the […]
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U.S. Department of Education Faces Major Overhaul Under Conservative Plan, Project 2025
In the recently released Project 2025, the conservative think tank, Heritage Foundation, proposes dramatically restructuring the U.S. Department of Education, including eliminating or moving most of its programs to other agencies. The Heritage Foundation’s plan, outlined in a new report titled Project 2025, calls for redistributing the department’s programs across the federal government, eliminating those […]
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Black students are more than their trauma: A call for strengths-centered support
In the realm of education and mental health, discussions surrounding the well-being of Black and Brown students often revolve around trauma and social-emotional learning. While addressing mental health needs in schools is undeniably important, it’s crucial to recognize that Black children are not a monolith defined solely by their struggles. A troubling trend persists—a tendency […]
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Company mandating 3-point seatbelts for all school buses
Blue Bird Corporation, the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is setting a new standard for safety in student transportation. The company announced the safety upgrades, to protect school children, bus drivers, and other road users. Starting in fall 2024, Blue Bird will equip new school buses with industry-first safety features, including three-point seat […]
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U.S. surgeon general issues an advisory for a warning label on social media platforms for adolescents
The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory highlighting the urgent need to address the mental health challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults in the United States. The advisory, titled “Protecting Youth Mental Health,” emphasizes that these challenges are real, widespread, and, most importantly, treatable and often preventable. Recent national surveys reveal alarming […]