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The 1619 Project curriculum taught in over 4,500 schools — Frederick County Public Schools has the option

The 1619 Project curriculum taught in over 4,500 schools — Frederick County Public Schools has the option

by Hannah Farrow | Jul 21, 2020 | Education, Featured

Imagine a high school classroom where the history teacher asks the students how societal structures continue to support the enslavement of Black people. Then the conversation continues to dissect the role of slaves in the development of America, abandoning the...
In-person learning matters, but local schools prioritize public safety

In-person learning matters, but local schools prioritize public safety

by Xurui Tan | Jul 10, 2020 | Coronavirus, Education

The Saratoga Springs City School District in upstate New York has been working hard to reopen its schools since early May, with completely in-person learning as the ultimate goal, officials say. But Superintendent of Schools Michael Patton said this week that a hybrid...
Years of study ‘wasted’: College students on visas fret over ICE ruling that could force them out of US

Years of study ‘wasted’: College students on visas fret over ICE ruling that could force them out of US

by Henry Ren and Xurui Tan | Jul 9, 2020 | Education

When University of Southern California student Mage Zhang spent more than $5,000 for a flight home to China in late May, she packed all her belongings and thought this could be a trip of no return. President Donald Trump administration’s new rule on international...
Sex education at Albany area schools remains an ongoing conversation

Sex education at Albany area schools remains an ongoing conversation

by Hannah Farrow | Jul 8, 2020 | Education

In early June, New York City health officials offered guidelines on how to have safe sex during the coronavirus pandemic. The document — which attracted a considerable amount of attention on social media — noted that “people will and should have sex” despite the...
Congress considers college athlete compensation following Florida law

Congress considers college athlete compensation following Florida law

by Megan Sauer | Jul 2, 2020 | Education

Should the perfect lap, goal or floor routine fund more than a university’s checkbook? Some members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, said Wednesday it’s time to ensure college athletes earn money for their individual names, images...
Some community college students ineligible for federal COVID-19 relief

Some community college students ineligible for federal COVID-19 relief

by Anne Snabes | Jun 10, 2020 | Coronavirus, Education, Featured

Coronavirus relief money helped Spokane Falls Community College students Nakita Tibbits and Kevin Robinson pay their rent. But the presidents of community colleges in Spokane said while that assistance was important, there were many students in need who were left out....
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