I recently interviewed Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos who claimed the president’s proposed $4.8 trillion budget includes “a significant step toward returning flexibility to the states through a … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos doubles down on reforms
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Harvard, Yale under investigation over foreign gifts totaling hundreds of millions of dollars
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced an investigation into Harvard and Yale on Wednesday and accused both universities of failing to report foreign gifts and contracts worth hundreds of … [Read more...] about Harvard, Yale under investigation over foreign gifts totaling hundreds of millions of dollars
Pennsylvania police called after kindergartner with Down syndrome makes gun sign, tells teacher: ‘I shoot you’
A Pennsylvania elementary school called the police after a kindergartner with Down syndrome pointed her finger like a gun and said she was going to shoot her teacher, the child’s mother claims.OHIO … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania police called after kindergartner with Down syndrome makes gun sign, tells teacher: ‘I shoot you’
Former financier gets 9 months in college admissions scandal, stiffest penalty yet
Former investment company CEO Douglas Hodge was sentenced to nine months in prison on Friday for his involvement in the college admissions bribery scandal, marking the most severe penalty handed down … [Read more...] about Former financier gets 9 months in college admissions scandal, stiffest penalty yet
5 battles between Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Democrats
Education Secretary Betsy Devos might just be the Trump administration cabinet member Democrats love to hate most. Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren regularly call her the "worst" education … [Read more...] about 5 battles between Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Democrats
Coronavirus: These universities are canceling study-abroad programs
American universities are reconsidering their study abroad programs this year, following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which has reached the United States after originating in Wuhan, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: These universities are canceling study-abroad programs
Coronavirus in California sparks viral petition for school district to cancel classes until outbreak ends
More than 14,000 people are calling for one California school district to temporarily close its doors amid the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus that’s killed nearly 500 people as of … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in California sparks viral petition for school district to cancel classes until outbreak ends
Cornell University sees possible coronavirus case in student
A Cornell University student may be infected with novel coronavirus that’s behind some 425 deaths and more than 20,000 illnesses worldwide.University officials said in a statement released on Monday … [Read more...] about Cornell University sees possible coronavirus case in student
Asian students at ASU say coronavirus case at school has made other students treat them differently
Some Asian students at Arizona State University (ASU) claim they are being treated differently by the rest of the student body following confirmation of the nation’s fifth case of the deadly … [Read more...] about Asian students at ASU say coronavirus case at school has made other students treat them differently
Duke University students in China encouraged to go home amid coronavirus outbreak: report
Students studying at Duke University’s campus in Kunshan, China, are reportedly being offered a $1,000 travel stipend to return home amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, which has been linked to a … [Read more...] about Duke University students in China encouraged to go home amid coronavirus outbreak: report