Federal judge declares Trump’s DEI ban in K-12 schools and higher education as unlawful
Federal Judge Blocks Education Department’s DEI Policy Changes WASHINGTON – A federal judge in Maryland has halted the U.S. Department of Education’s attempts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in schools. This ruling, made on Thursday, strikes a blow to the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against DEI initiatives at the federal level. U.S. District […]
Education Department to release disputed K-12 funding
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the Trump administration announced it would finally release billions in education funding that had been on hold for several weeks, though they plan to postpone spending for K-12 schools across the country. Funds meant for immigration education, English language learning, and various other initiatives were supposed to be distributed prior to […]
End of federal K-12 funding freeze exposes financial challenges for Yuma and La Paz schools
U.S. Department of Education to Release Previously Suspended Grant Funding Today, it was announced that the U.S. Department of Education is set to release funding for a grant that had been on hold for review. Initially, on June 30, the department issued notices to withhold funding for various programs, including immigration education, effective instruction, English […]
$118M in K-12 funding for Tennessee is delayed due to Trump’s federal funding review
Tennessee is potentially looking at a staggering loss of up to $118 million in education funding, as the Trump administration initiates a nationwide review of federal financial support. This freeze is already raising concerns about how it may affect schools and educational programs throughout the state. The state’s education system heavily relies on these funds, […]
Trump administration informs states that it is halting $6.8 billion for K-12 education programs.
Federal Funding for Schools Stalled by Trump Administration WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has announced that $6.8 billion intended for K-12 schools is being held up, as indicated by a notification from the education department accessed by state reporters. On Monday, the agency informed the state of its intent to withhold money for several key […]
Flagstaff K-12 schools continue developing measures to secure their campuses
Safety Audit Results The General Audit Report on School Safety was published on December 9, 2024 and focused primarily on the Emergency Business Plan (EOPS) through reviews of selected charter and district schools in Arizona (and Arizona Department of Education, Emergency Military Affairs, Arizona State University). The audit found a gap in the way schools […]
Biden DOJ Poured Over $100 Million Into ‘Restorative Justice,’ DEI Efforts For K-12 Students, New Report Finds
President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) will increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in K-12 schools starting in 2021, according to a new report. It is said that the grant amounted to $113,942. The Department of Justice has broken out at least 30 grants that explicitly reference DEI or express an intent to […]
STAN GREER: Swathes Of K-12 Parents Are Dumping Schools Captured By Teachers Unions
Last month, education reporter Linda Jacobson was primarily inspired by: registration data Provided by market research firm Burbio, Eye-popping analysis Reported on how public school district schools are working to attract and retain students after elected officials halted in-person instruction in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. Combined with the U.S. Census Bureau’s […]
Mohave Community College offers K-12 teaching certification to help local classrooms | Kingman Daily Miner
Mojave County – Mojave Community College offers post-bachelor’s degree programs for qualified applicants to pursue a teaching license. The Arizona Department of Education has approved colleges in 2022 to provide bachelor’s degree holders with a pathway to pursue a K-12 teaching credential, according to a news release from MCC. “This program is ideal for anyone […]
Grant to fund Tucson K-12 behavioral, emotional health resources
Pima County Health Department has been given a two-month extension to use part of its COVID-19 relief funds to support behavioral health and mental health services at K-12 schools . According to the grant report, the county’s plan is to conduct a “Not Alone” media campaign to stigmatize mental health services through radio, television, social […]