Tag: Education policy changes
Executive Order Targets Closure of U.S. Department of Education
President Donald Trump has made a significant move by signing an executive order aimed at closing the U.S. Department of Education. This order instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps to facilitate the...
US Department of Education Staff Reductions: Impact and Implications
The US Department of Education recently made a drastic decision to cut nearly half of its workforce, which has raised concerns and sparked discussions about the impact and implications of such a move. Education...
Schools Struggling Financially, Forced Layoffs Impacting Labour’s Promise
A recent article in a local newspaper highlighted the financial struggles faced by schools across England. These schools are being pressured to lay off teachers and teaching assistants in an effort to avoid going...
New Title: Changes in DfE Grading Criteria for English Schools
The Department for Education (DfE) in England is making changes to the way schools are evaluated, shifting away from focusing on how many students go to prestigious universities like those in the Russell Group...
Is a Trump Victory Beneficial for School Choice?
The debate between Republicans and Democrats on the issue of school choice has never been more pronounced. The Republican party has now officially embraced "universal school choice" in their 2024 platform, while the Democrats...
Addressing New York’s Teacher Shortage: BloomBoard and Mercy University’s Accessible Teaching Pathways
Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. - Mercy University and BloomBoard, a company that helps develop talent for K-12 school districts, have come together to address the teacher shortage in New York. They have created a partnership...