November 26, 2024 - 06:03

Conservative activist Christopher Rufo will propose defunding universities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) during a meeting with President Trump's team. Rufo's plan aims to challenge the current educational framework that he believes prioritizes DEI initiatives over academic excellence. The proposal is part of a broader agenda to reshape higher education in the United States, focusing on accountability and transparency in university funding. Rufo's efforts reflect ongoing debates about the role of DEI in education and its impact on student learning and institutional priorities.
June 9, 2026 - 06:30
Schools cutting subjects due to teacher shortage 'crisis'Education leaders across the country are warning that the deepening teacher shortage is forcing secondary schools to cut entire subjects from their timetables. In a growing number of cases,...
June 8, 2026 - 20:26
Beacon Education eyes land on N. Fourth St. for Spark AcademyWilmington-based nonprofit Beacon Education is moving forward with plans to build another Spark Academy on land it recently purchased along North Fourth Street in the city`s Brooklyn Arts District....
June 8, 2026 - 03:07
New education laws on Kehoe’s deskMissouri lawmakers have sent a sweeping package of education bills to Governor Mike Kehoe`s desk, capping a legislative session that saw hundreds of education-related proposals filed for 2026. The...
June 7, 2026 - 01:05
Third grade students ventured outside the classroom for hands-on agricultural educationAround 170 third graders from five schools across Colfax County stepped out of the classroom and into the fields recently for the third annual Colfax County 4-H Agricultural Literacy Day. Hosted by...