Category: Education

Public education advocates celebrate as Senate Bill 83 faces uncertainty in the Ohio House In a surprising turn of events, the Ohio House has dealt a blow to Senate Bill 83, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at overhauling the state’s education system. The bill, which has faced immense opposition from public education advocates, sought…

The Rise of ChatGPT and Its Effects on Teaching and Academic Writing In just one year, ChatGPT has made a profound impact on various domains, with higher education being one of the most affected. As a humanities professor, I have witnessed firsthand how ChatGPT has transformed student writing and learning. While the negative consequences, such…

Republican Governors Lead the Charge in Revamping Civics Education In recent months, a heated debate has unfolded across several conservative states over the revamp of civics education. Led by Republican governors such as Ron DeSantis of Florida, Kristi Noem of South Dakota, and Glenn Youngkin of Virginia, these states have implemented new guidelines that aim…

The U.S. Education Department announces plans to negotiate updates to federal higher education regulations, potentially shaping the future of accreditation, state authorization, and the definition of distance education. The Biden administration is making strides towards its goal of updating and improving federal higher education policy. The U.S. Education Department recently announced plans to negotiate changes…

How Independent Expenditures and Lobbying Are Shaping Tennessee’s Education System In recent years, Tennessee has become a battleground for education reform, with millions of dollars pouring into the state to influence policies and shape the future of its schools. The clash between proponents of charter schools and vouchers and defenders of public education has intensified,…

Federal agency takes action against discrimination in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war In an unprecedented move, the Department of Education has initiated several investigations into U.S. colleges and schools where students have reported incidents of antisemitism or Islamophobia. Under Title IV, a law that prohibits discrimination based on race or shared ancestry, the department…

The Department of Education is taking action against discrimination on college campuses in response to a surge in reports of antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents. In a groundbreaking move, the Department of Education has initiated investigations into several U.S. colleges and schools following numerous reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia. Under Title IV, a law that prohibits…