One would think that teachers’ unions should be impartial and neutral when it comes to the divisive politics of the day. But that is far from the truth, based on comments made during the annual Teach…
Topic: Department of Education
Colleges bristle at federal plan to create financial transparency website
The status quo in higher education is hard to penetrate, as the U.S. Department of Education was reminded about when it proposed a financial transparency plan for colleges and universities. Higher Ed Dive reported that…
Biden administration tries new student loan debt plan after Supreme Court ruling
On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling eliminating student loan debt cancellation, the Biden administration scrambled to find a workaround. In the first week of July, about two weeks from the Court’s ruling,…
On cue, Department of Education praises ‘Pride Month’
June has become an annual event of virtue signaling by corporations, politicians, and government agencies because the month was designated as “Pride Month.” During June, prominent social media accounts typically change their logos to reflect…
Florida rejects partisan textbook content about Black Lives Matter
Florida has become the lightning rod of liberal media and left-wing grassroots criticism because of their education reforms, either through legislation like the Parental Rights in Education law or through bureaucratic reviews. Last week, the…
Biden’s education secretary visits Florida, praises after-school programs
Biden’s Education Secretary, Miguel Cardona, made a recent trip to Miami, Florida to talk about mentoring, after-school programs, and learning loss. Cardona went to a local high school with Florida Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson, and…
Biden’s Department of Education proposes rule on transgender participation in sports
The Department of Education waded into the culture wars when its proposed draft rule on transgender individuals’ participation in sports was announced. The proposed rule title is, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education…
Biden administration calls for end of corporal punishment in schools
Although it is not high on the list of political priorities, the Department of Education under the Biden administration is calling for the end of corporal punishment in school. The federal agency sent a letter…
Education secretary Cardona praises Biden’s left-wing budget
Biden’s Education Secretary Miguel Cardona recently praised the Biden administration’s budget proposal, which will go before Congress for consideration. Although Biden’s budget will not likely pass with a Republican-majority House of Representatives, budget proposals are…
Biden administration shields appointee who violated ethics pledge
The top deputy to Biden’s education secretary was accused of violating an ethics pledge of the Biden administration after openly coordinating efforts between a former employer and the Department of Education. Donna Harris-Aikens, who is…