Education

Paxton Takes Steps to Stop Biden's Unlawful Federal Student Loan … – texasattorneygeneral.gov

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Child Support Interactive (CSI)2019 Legislative Session Update for Victims and Service ProvidersFile a Consumer Complaint2021 Legislative Session Open Government UpdateAttorney General Paxton has taken several actions to halt the Biden Administration’s sweeping federal student loan-forgiveness program, which does nothing to lower the costs of higher education and instead forces hardworking taxpayers to pay off hundreds … Read more

Constitutional amendment would eliminate State Board of Education – KSNB

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LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) -State Sen. Joni Albrecht of Thurston on Friday proposed letting voters weigh in on a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the Nebraska State Board of Education and give the governor control over the state Department of Education.This is at least the sixth time since the late 1980s that a similar measure … Read more

Kay Ivey says education will be ‘No. 1 focus’ of her 2nd term as Alabama governor – AL.com

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey speaks during a ceremony on the steps of the Alabama State Capital Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 in Montgomery, Ala.. Gov. Ivey has been sworn in for her second full term as governor. Ivey had been lieutenant governor but automatically became governor in 2017 when then-Gov. Robert Bentley abruptly resigned amid an … Read more

An Open Letter from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on MLK … – blog.ed.gov

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Each January, we have an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to advancing equality, as we honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Education is one of the greatest levers to advance equality and empowerment. That’s because with great educators, high expectations, and an excellent, equitable education, all students, of all backgrounds, … Read more

Pradhan Asks Diaspora to Cement India's Capacity to Serve Global Family – News18

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IANSLast Updated: January 11, 2023, 11:58 ISTNew Delhi, IndiaNAFL School in Bengaluru on Tuesday clarified that the student who got arrested for making a bomb threat last week is not from the school.(Representative image)For a skilling approach under the new education policy we are envisioning a flexible model with multiple entry-exit and skilling pathways that … Read more

In the spirit of MLK, we must rediscover the purpose of education – The Hill

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In 1947, an 18-year-old student published an op-ed in his college newspaper titled, “The Purpose of Education.” “We must remember that intelligence is not enough,” wrote the young Martin Luther King, Jr. “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”King ended his essay with a warning. “If we are not careful, our colleges will produce … Read more

How to Address System Change in Education (Opinion) – Education Week

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A former K-5 public school principal turned author, presenter, and leadership coach, DeWitt provides insights and advice for education leaders. He can be found at www.petermdewitt.com. Read more from this blog.PART IIIn Part I, I focused on moving away from our state of academic obsession and toward a more human movement in schools. In order … Read more