November 27, 2024 - 14:05

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education is raising alarms among educators in Arizona. The plan would shift significant control over federal K-12 funding to individual states, which has sparked worries among advocates. They fear that such changes could lead to reduced funding for low-income students and special education programs, as well as a decline in the enforcement of civil rights protections within the education system.
March 22, 2026 - 19:54
Why YouTuber Hank Green Turned Down More Money to Make a Bigger DifferencePopular YouTuber and author Hank Green recently made a striking business decision, turning down a larger financial offer in favor of a partnership that better aligns with his core mission:...
March 22, 2026 - 06:36
Underground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant on the basis of raceThe Underground Railroad Education Center has initiated legal action against the Trump administration, claiming a promised federal grant was unjustly terminated on the basis of race. The lawsuit,...
March 21, 2026 - 22:56
Historically Speaking | The Unintended Consequences of Attacking Higher EducationOne of the lessons I try to teach my students through history is the idea of unintended consequences. A good example comes from the presidency of Andrew Jackson, who had a deep-seated distrust of...
March 21, 2026 - 06:33
A fight over virtual education funding leads to one program taking a harder hitA significant budget cut is on the horizon for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA), the state`s public online school, following a contentious legislative process. The Joint...