Discussions addressed concerns over “manufactured ideological conformity chilling free speech and undermining academic rigor.” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon participated in a roundtable discussion with university leaders,…
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Echoes of the Past Shaping Modern Religious Rights
In the ongoing balance between religious liberty and international neutrality, how does a 246-year-old agreement by the fledgling United States still shape domestic and foreign policy today? In a modern world of global threats, religious pluralism, and the practical demands of survival, what lessons can we learn from our nation’s founders?
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Shared Stewardships in America’s Environmental Protection
The quality of the air we breathe, the water that flows through our communities, and the forests and fields that define our landscapes are shaped by policies and regulations at every level of government. How should federal, state, and local authorities share responsibility?
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Education Department Signs Interagency Reassignment Agreements
Secretary McMahon says they are “cutting through layers of red tape” as some programs and employees are transferred to other U.S. departments. The Department of Education announced six new…
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Education Department to Overhaul Federal Student Loan Rules
RISE Committee reaches agreement on regulatory changes required under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The U.S. Department of Education recently finished negotiating rulemaking on student loan reforms…
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Circuit Court Strikes Down School Pronoun Policy
The appellate court ruled that using biological pronouns does not meet the legal threshold for disrupting classroom learning. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled…
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The Department of Defense and the Department of War
What difference does a name make? The name of a department might seem like a technicality, but it subtly shapes how we see ourselves as a nation, as in how we define strength, peace, and service. The debate also asks deeper questions about identity and intention: What do we believe power should protect, and whom does it serve?
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Education Reform – Part 2: From the Ground Up
After decades of debates about local control and federal involvement, the U.S. education system continues to balance the two competing priorities. What does this mean for students, policymakers, and people of faith?
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National Education Reform – Part 1
Who gets to decide what students learn? Should curriculum standards be national or state-led? What happens when local schools fall behind national averages? The balance between federal oversight and local control has already shaped the nation’s classrooms for generations. What does the future have in store for the next generation?
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Education Department Updates Student Loan Forgiveness Program Rule
The change blocks access to the PSLF program for employers who engage in illegal or discriminatory activities. President Donald Trump’s administration released a new rule for the Public…
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