Oregon school district is required to provide equally for boys’ and girls’ teams. The Office for Civil Rights for the Department of Education resolved an investigation into the…
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FCC Provides Students $78 Million in Emergency Funds
Off-campus resources receive extra boost The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provided almost $78 million to American students through the Emergency Connectivity fund last week. The program was created…
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Education Secretary Responds to Low Student Test Scores
No notable improvement was shown in any state. The Department of Education released the “Nation’s Report Card” on Monday which shows that test scores have experienced the largest…
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Transportation Department Announces Transit Development Loans
Infrastructure loan coverage percentage raised. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that flexible financing for transit-oriented development will be offered at the maximum level. The Department of Transportation…
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Senator Scott Introduces Protect Kids Act
The legislation would keep parents in the loop regarding gender transitions. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina introduced the Protect Kids Act on Tuesday. The legislation would deny…
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Secretary Cardona to Launch Bus Tour
First Lady Jill Biden to join for the first two stops. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced that he will begin a week-long, multi-state road trip on Monday,…
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USDA Assists States with $12.5 Billion for Children’s Food
The funding addresses “summer hunger” from lack of school lunches. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the summer hunger plans of 42 states and territories. Many…
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White House to Invest $100 Million Toward Teacher Shortage
Funding will come through the American Rescue Plan. President Biden’s administration has announced a series of new funding aids to help schools fill their vacant teaching positions. Secretary of…
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Childhood Literacy Rates Declining in U.S.
The result has been an increase in crime and incarceration. Educators across America are expressing concerns regarding the movement away from phonics-based learning in schools and the decline…
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USDA Recommends Food Safety Items for Back-to-School List
The guidance seeks to prevent foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created a food-safety, back-to-school list—in an attempt to keep school lunches safe—as students prepare…
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