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US Education Department Investigating SUNY At New Paltz Over Alleged Antisemitism

The two were then allegedly bullied, harassed and threatened due to their Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist identities.

Zenger · Jun 14, 2023

What’s happening with US student loan relief and the payment pause?

The payment pause on federal student loans will expire 60 days after the supreme court rules on two cases regarding Biden’s relief plan

The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2023

NI school pupils to get information about access to abortion and contraception services

NSPCC NI said young people in Northern Ireland will now have consistent access to similar information as their counterparts in the rest of the UK

Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2023

Which states have the most students enrolled in charter schools?

Charter school enrollment more than doubled since 2010.

USAFacts · May 25, 2023

A Georgia school district's book bans may have caused a hostile environment, feds say

Forsyth County Schools didn't spell out its criteria to students, the Department of Education says, leaving the impression that diverse authors and characters were excluded.

WEKU · May 23, 2023

Money matters: Charter schools with education department grants are more likely to succeed

Analysis from the Government Accountability Office found key differences between charter schools that did and did not receive special grants.

USAFacts · May 16, 2023

I'm an educator and grandson of Holocaust survivors, and I see public schools failing to give students the historical knowledge they need to keep our democracy strong

The Florida Department of Education announced on April 10, 2023, that it had rejected 35% of the social studies books publishers submitted for approval and use in the state’s public schools. The move was based on a determination the books contain references to social justice issues “and other information” not…

The Conversation · May 15, 2023

Lawsuit: It's Time To Start Paying Off Those Student Loans Again

The lawsuit claims that the pause has cost taxpayers "$160 billion and counting."

Reason · May 11, 2023

Lisburn & Castlereagh extends period poverty pilot as Department of Education cuts budget

"It is not financially viable for council to use ratepayers money to fill the gap left by the cuts from the Department of Education."

Belfast Live · May 10, 2023

Education Authority “reluctantly” agrees £14 million in cuts

NASUWT teachers' union says EA statement "makes it clear that Education is now in a horrendous position"

Belfast Live · May 9, 2023