Tag: Education
Why some states are considering shifting school start times
New Jersey is one of several states exploring later school start times, as educators grapple with concerns about the pandemic’s impact on youth’s mental health….
Ohio lawmakers introduce education legislation
The bill, which mirrors Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education†bill, would ban classroom-led discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity and other “divisive†topics in elementary…
US secretary of education talks about forgiving student loans
ABC News’ speaks with Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona about the latest extension deferring student loan payments, and whether President Joe Biden should forgive student…
An Impossible Choice: Teachers Resign Amid Lack Of Covid Protections | NBC News
Rising Covid-19 cases and a second wave of lockdown measures have reignited the debate over school re-openings. Stuck in the middle of it all are…
Florida governor signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, despite nationwide protests. source
Is College Worth The Money? | NBC Nightly News
As the cost of a four-year degree continues to rise, more corporations and CEO’s are saying you don’t need to go to college to have…
Do You Really Need A College Degree To Have A Successful Career? | NBC News NOW
Going to college can be expensive and sometimes leave students with crippling debt, but some big companies are recruiting employees without a degree. NBC News’…
Ted Cruz brings up critical race theory at confirmation hearings
The Texas senator questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about her views on critical race theory, its place in elementary schools and higher education’s curriculums. WATCH…
Minneapolis Public Schools reach tentative deal with teachers l ABC News
The announcement comes after more than two weeks of negotiations. #ABCNews #Minneapolis #Strike #Teachers source
Are Teachers Getting Paid A Fair Salary? | NBC News NOW
A recent study from the National Education Association puts the average salary for a teacher in the U.S. at $65,000 per year, but advocates and…
Department Of Education To Act On Air Cleaning Devices Used In Schools
The Department of Education is set to investigate air cleaning devises used to kill airborne Covid-19 in schools as experts say the machines are ineffective…
Florida passes controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
The Parental Rights in Education Bill includes a ban on lessons regarding “sexual orientation or gender identity” for students grades K-3. It was passed despite…
How Schools Can Return To In-Person Learning Safely
Some states are choosing not to follow the CDC’s new mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans and are instead keep their mask mandates in place,…
NBC News NOW Full Broadcast – May 24th, 2021
Secretary Anthony Blinken heads to West Bank, Israel, among Mideast tensions, a majority of Americans support creating a January 6 bipartisan commission, and Detroit faces…
NY to lift mask mandate in schools l GMA
In light of new CDC guidance, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will end the mask mandate in schools on Wednesday, March 2. LEARN…
FBI: Violence against people of Asian descent has risen 76% since 2020 | ABCNL
Senior staff attorney of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Stanley Mark, discusses the uptick in violent crimes against people of Asian descent….
