Government
Google says Biden admin ‘pressed’ it to censor some COVID-19 content(The Center Square) â Senior Biden administration officials pressured Google to remove COVID-19-related content that did not violate YouTubeâs policies but the administration considered alarming, new information reveals. Following a… Read More
Public Education
From Montclair to Minneapolis, school deficits reveal progressive mismanagementÂAlarming budget deficits in a growing number of public school districts are shining a light on failures to adequately supervise those who spend the money. The planned termination of COVID-related… Read More
Public Education
âWe need to actâ: Dismal childrenâs reading, math scores prompt congressional concernFederal lawmakers are grappling with how to address a crisis in K-12 education, following the release of test scores that revealed alarming numbers of graduating students unable to read and… Read More
Public Education
Financial uncertainties propel Michigan districts to ponder ending free meals continued after COVIDMichigan school districts are considering whether they can afford to continue free lunches and breakfasts to all students, given uncertain state funding and other financial challenges. âFor two years, students… Read More
Public Education
More students accepted to college despite declining readiness in math, reading(Daily Caller News Foundation) â More students were accepted into four-year colleges in 2024 compared to 2019 despite 12th grade students testing lower for college readiness. The National Assessment of Educational… Read More
Public Education
Parents push back against Seattle districtâs policy forbidding opt-outs from LGBTQ-related curriculumA policy against letting parents opt out of LGBTQ-related curriculum at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is raising concerns within the area community. “Itâs a dangerous policy,” Beth Daranciang, Moms for… Read More
Public Education
NYC mayoral frontrunner criticized for skimpy plan on public-school improvementÂZohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist nominee for New York City mayor, is under fire from left-leaning media outlets for failing to offer specifics on improving the cityâs beleaguered public-education system. Read More
Government
RFK Jr. calls CDCâs previous failures âdisastrous,’ defends cleaning house(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenged the record of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina district suspends universal free breakfast; critics highlight free meal flawsHenderson County Public Schools (HCPS) in North Carolina has discontinued its universal free breakfast program for the 2025-26 academic year, citing a projected savings of nearly $259,000. âFederal reimbursement rates… Read More
Politics
Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy unveils ‘radicalâ education agenda for Ohio ÂVivek Ramaswamy has revealed how he would put Ohioâs education system on the path to greatness if elected governor in 2026. Ramaswamy championed an ascendent vision of American education while… Read More