Tag #Education Policy

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Rheinland-Pfalz Weighs Statewide School Cell Phone Ban

In Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, debate rages over a potential statewide cell phone ban in schools; the VBE union supports it, while the GEW opposes a blanket ban, favoring school-level solutions; the state government is consulting with stakeholders before making a decision.

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Spain's Private Universities Outpace Public Institutions Amidst Funding Crisis

The number of private universities in Spain is nearing the number of public universities due to increased private enrollment (up 368% since 1998), driven by underfunding of public universities, grade inflation, and better perceived employability of private graduates.

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Federal Investigation Launched into California's Gender Identity Disclosure Law

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into California's Department of Education for potential FERPA violations due to a new state law prohibiting schools from disclosing a student's gender identity to parents, creating a conflict between state and federal laws regarding parental...

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German States and Federal Government Collaborate on Educational Equity Initiatives

German state education ministers met to address educational equity, focusing on improving early childhood programs, school transitions, and support for immigrant students, reflecting a potential shift towards more collaboration between federal and state governments.

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Elimination of Department of Education: A False Premise and Lack of National Plan

President Trump signed an executive order to close the federal Department of Education, a move that Kevin Huffman, former Tennessee education commissioner, argues is based on a false premise and lacks a national plan to address declining student achievement. Huffman contends that states already have...

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Germany Considers Nationwide School Cell Phone Policy

Lower Saxony's Minister of Culture supports a nationwide agreement on cell phone use in schools to provide clarity and consistency, addressing concerns about student well-being and the need for age limits on social media.

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McMahon Dodges Questions on Education Department Closure Timeline

Education Secretary Linda McMahon delivered nonpartisan remarks at a House Democrats' press conference on Wednesday, but dodged questions about the timeline for closing the Department of Education, which is slated for significant downsizing per a recent executive order; approximately half of the dep...

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Wisconsin Superintendent's Re-election Bid Highlights School Choice Debate

Wisconsin Superintendent Jill Underly, running for re-election, seeks to eliminate the state's school choice program, citing its high cost and financial strain on public schools; her opponent, Brittany Kinser, supports school choice, emphasizing parental choice and diverse learning options.

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Madrid's Anti-Screen Law Prohibits Private School Tech Fees

Madrid's new anti-screen law prohibits private schools from charging families for educational devices, impacting 28% of students and potentially causing conflict with schools who argue they are simply intermediaries for technology purchases, with no additional profit.

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Madrid Bans Personal Digital Devices in Public Schools

The Madrid region will ban personal digital devices in public schools, limiting shared device use to two hours weekly and prohibiting digital homework, citing concerns about children's mental health and attention spans; this decision has sparked controversy among unions, schools, and political parti...

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, although the department will retain some key functions, facing significant political opposition and legal challenges.

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Madrid Bans Individual Digital Devices in Primary Schools

The Madrid regional government will ban individual digital devices in public and private primary schools starting in 2025-2026, aiming to refocus education on traditional methods and combat digital addiction, with exceptions for students with specific needs and shared device use for pedagogical purp...

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