Trump's DEI order leaves academic researchers fearful of political influence over grants
Read full article: Trump's DEI order leaves academic researchers fearful of political influence over grantsPresident Donald Trump’s order declaring diversity, equity and inclusion policies illegal has thrown into doubt the future of research Kendra Dahmer has been doing on intestinal parasites in India and Benin.
Musk team’s access to student loan systems raises alarm over borrowers' personal information
Read full article: Musk team’s access to student loan systems raises alarm over borrowers' personal informationDemocrats are opposing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as it turns its attention to the Education Department, with lawmakers raising questions about DOGE’s access to internal systems containing personal information on tens of millions of Americans.
One of the victims of Sweden's deadliest mass shooting called his fiancée to say he loved her
Read full article: One of the victims of Sweden's deadliest mass shooting called his fiancée to say he loved herSalim Karim Iskef managed to video-call his fiancée to tell her he loved her one last time.
Utah Legislature bans collective bargaining for teachers unions and other public sector jobs
Read full article: Utah Legislature bans collective bargaining for teachers unions and other public sector jobsLabor unions that serve teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees in Utah will no longer be able to negotiate on behalf of their workers under a bill that has received final legislative approval.
New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school
Read full article: New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at schoolBrazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schools.
San Jose State and Penn face inquiries in Trump crackdown on transgender athletes
Read full article: San Jose State and Penn face inquiries in Trump crackdown on transgender athletesThe Education Department says it is investigating potential civil rights violations at two universities and a high school sports league that allowed transgender athletes to compete on women’s teams.
Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire
Read full article: Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fireSwedish police say the shooter who killed 10 people in the country’s worst mass shooting was connected to the adult education center where he opened fire with at least one rifle-like weapon.
Trump is targeting antisemitism in schools. Experts fear other civil rights will be ignored
Read full article: Trump is targeting antisemitism in schools. Experts fear other civil rights will be ignoredThe federal office that enforces civil rights at school across the nation has been ordered to prioritize complaints of antisemitism above all else as it molds to President Donald Trump’s agenda, raising fears that other rights violations will go unpunished.
St. Johns County alerts parents to student data breach, says software company offering 2 years of ID monitoring
Read full article: St. Johns County alerts parents to student data breach, says software company offering 2 years of ID monitoringSome St. Johns County students had their personal information accessed by unauthorized personnel in a data breach of PowerSchool, a global provider of educational software and service, the district said.
Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, including the gunman
Read full article: Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, including the gunmanSweden’s worst mass shooting has left at least 11 people dead including the gunman and five seriously wounded at an adult education center.
In Trump's quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the way
Read full article: In Trump's quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the wayPresident Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit.
Still locked out of federal funding, several Head Start preschools may need to close temporarily
Read full article: Still locked out of federal funding, several Head Start preschools may need to close temporarilyLeaders of dozens of Head Start preschools said they might need to close temporarily because they remain locked out of their federal funding, a problem that first surfaced last week during President Donald Trump’s aborted effort to freeze federal grants.
Historic Orange Park Normal and Industrial School taught Black, white children under one roof in late 1800s
Read full article: Historic Orange Park Normal and Industrial School taught Black, white children under one roof in late 1800sOrange Park's Town Hall sits on the property that was once home to the Normal and Industrial School, which was ahead of its time. An abolitionist group taught Black and white students under one roof at the school in the late 1800s.
Renovations planned at 3 schools in Town of Orange Park to keep campuses up-to-date
Read full article: Renovations planned at 3 schools in Town of Orange Park to keep campuses up-to-dateAcross three schools in the Town of Orange Park, there are more than 1,700 students, and the Clay County School District says work is underway on each campus to keep facilities up-to-date.
‘Little School with a Big Heart’: Orange Park Elementary’s journey to becoming a top Florida school
Read full article: ‘Little School with a Big Heart’: Orange Park Elementary’s journey to becoming a top Florida schoolKnown as the “Little school with a big heart,” Orange Park Elementary has become a shining example of educational excellence in Florida. The school’s success can be attributed to a combination of love, passion, and strong parental involvement.
New security measures, increased monitoring ensure safer environment for students at Orange Park Junior High
Read full article: New security measures, increased monitoring ensure safer environment for students at Orange Park Junior HighOrange Park Junior High School has enhanced its campus security with new safety protocols, including ID checks and increased monitoring of social media threats, to protect students and staff.
Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley
Read full article: Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and BerkeleyThe Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and the University of California, Berkeley.
St. Johns County School District opens controlled enrollment for 2025: Key dates and application details
Read full article: St. Johns County School District opens controlled enrollment for 2025: Key dates and application detailsThe St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) offers Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) for families seeking school placement outside their home-zoned school. Applications are available from Feb. 3 to Feb. 21, 2025.
Dozens of Education Department workers are put on leave over Trump's anti-DEI order
Read full article: Dozens of Education Department workers are put on leave over Trump's anti-DEI orderA labor union for federal workers says dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department have been put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump’s order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government.
Colleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdown
Read full article: Colleges around the US cautiously navigate Trump's DEI crackdownAround the United States, colleges and universities are cautiously navigating the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The University of Michigan has suspended a pro-Palestinian group for 2 years
Read full article: The University of Michigan has suspended a pro-Palestinian group for 2 yearsA pro-Palestinian group at the University of Michigan has been suspended for two years and will lose its funding in connection with protesters’ demands for divestiture from companies doing business with Israel.
Automated speed cameras in Neptune Beach school zones set to go online in April
Read full article: Automated speed cameras in Neptune Beach school zones set to go online in AprilNeptune Beach has a problem with speeders in school zones, even though signs tell drivers how fast to drive and when to do it. But people are still speeding, and now there will be a hefty fine if you get caught thanks to speed cameras that will go live in April.
US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first term
Read full article: US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first termSchools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump’s first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students.
Florida scales back college general education classes covering systemic racism, privilege, sexism
Read full article: Florida scales back college general education classes covering systemic racism, privilege, sexismThe Board of Governors voted Thursday to approve a new course list that it believes is not based on theories of systemic racism and privilege, among others. The board meeting, held in the student union building at the University of North Florida, got some pushback.
Serbian anti-graft protesters march to a northern city and plan to block bridges
Read full article: Serbian anti-graft protesters march to a northern city and plan to block bridgesHundreds of students have marched through the Serbian countryside, taking their anti-graft protest to the northern city of Novi Sad, where they plan to blockade three bridges over the River Danube this weekend.
Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from Trump
Read full article: Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from TrumpTennessee lawmakers have approved legislation drastically expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income.
Trump's orders take aim at critical race theory and antisemitism on college campuses
Read full article: Trump's orders take aim at critical race theory and antisemitism on college campusesPresident Donald Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as “critical race theory” and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money.
Despite chaos over Trump White House's funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still available
Read full article: Despite chaos over Trump White House's funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still availableA temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid.
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts gears up for ‘Extravaganza!’ showcase
Read full article: Douglas Anderson School of the Arts gears up for ‘Extravaganza!’ showcaseDouglas Anderson School of the Arts is hosting its 38th Annual Extravaganza! showcase on Feb. 1 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs
Read full article: Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programsPrivate school vouchers and other school choice initiatives would expand under an order coming from President Donald Trump telling government agencies to repurpose federal dollars.
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
Read full article: US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national examNew results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math.
DCPS introduces ‘Be Safe. Be Seen.’ campaign to prevent students from getting hit by cars
Read full article: DCPS introduces ‘Be Safe. Be Seen.’ campaign to prevent students from getting hit by carsDuval County Public Schools (DCPS) has launched a safety initiative called “Be Safe. Be Seen.” to address a growing crisis: students being hit by cars.
What Trump's funding freeze could mean for universities, nonprofits and more
Read full article: What Trump's funding freeze could mean for universities, nonprofits and moreA White House directive to pause federal grants and loans has raised uncertainty for many universities, states and nonprofit organizations.