Trump to Prioritize School Choice Funding via Executive Order
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday prioritizing federal funding for school choice programs, impacting the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Defense, and Interior, directing them to issue guidance on using federal funds for private and faith-based scho...
Trump to Prioritize School Choice Funding via Executive Order
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday prioritizing federal funding for school choice programs, impacting the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Defense, and Interior, directing them to issue guidance on using federal funds for private and faith-based scho...
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Youth Unemployment Crisis Costs 2.27% of GDP
A new report reveals that Spain's youth unemployment costs the country 2.27% of its GDP, hindering job creation and economic growth due to a mismatch between education and labor market needs, inefficient employment policies, and a high proportion of small businesses.
Spain's Youth Unemployment Crisis Costs 2.27% of GDP
A new report reveals that Spain's youth unemployment costs the country 2.27% of its GDP, hindering job creation and economic growth due to a mismatch between education and labor market needs, inefficient employment policies, and a high proportion of small businesses.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Schools Defy Mandatory Standardized Test
Four primary schools in Noord-Holland, Netherlands, defied a mandatory standardized test for 8th graders, allowing parents to opt out; the Education Inspectorate is investigating and may impose sanctions, while the schools cite concerns about the test's validity and impact on individual student well...
Dutch Schools Defy Mandatory Standardized Test
Four primary schools in Noord-Holland, Netherlands, defied a mandatory standardized test for 8th graders, allowing parents to opt out; the Education Inspectorate is investigating and may impose sanctions, while the schools cite concerns about the test's validity and impact on individual student well...
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52% Bias Score
Conservative Party Proposes Nationwide Smartphone Ban in UK Schools
The Conservative party in the UK is proposing a ban on smartphones in schools during school hours, mandating a policy in all schools from the start to the end of the school day, while the Labour government has not indicated plans to legislate.
Conservative Party Proposes Nationwide Smartphone Ban in UK Schools
The Conservative party in the UK is proposing a ban on smartphones in schools during school hours, mandating a policy in all schools from the start to the end of the school day, while the Labour government has not indicated plans to legislate.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Incoming Administration Plans Sweeping Changes to Federal Education Policy
President-elect Trump's incoming administration plans sweeping changes to federal education, potentially eliminating the Department of Education, a move opposed by current Secretary Miguel Cardona who highlights the Department's role in protecting vulnerable student populations and cites the success...
Trump's Incoming Administration Plans Sweeping Changes to Federal Education Policy
President-elect Trump's incoming administration plans sweeping changes to federal education, potentially eliminating the Department of Education, a move opposed by current Secretary Miguel Cardona who highlights the Department's role in protecting vulnerable student populations and cites the success...
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44% Bias Score
Kentucky Students Sue State Over Inequitable Education Funding
Kentucky students are suing the state, alleging its education system violates the state constitution by failing to provide adequate and equitable education, citing decreased funding and growing disparities between wealthy and poor school districts; the lawsuit seeks to reopen a 1989 case that led to...
Kentucky Students Sue State Over Inequitable Education Funding
Kentucky students are suing the state, alleging its education system violates the state constitution by failing to provide adequate and equitable education, citing decreased funding and growing disparities between wealthy and poor school districts; the lawsuit seeks to reopen a 1989 case that led to...
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36% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Passes Sweeping Education Reforms
Baden-Württemberg's parliament approved education reforms including a return to the nine-year Gymnasium, enhanced language support in early childhood education, and a stricter primary school recommendation; opposition parties criticized these changes.
Baden-Württemberg Passes Sweeping Education Reforms
Baden-Württemberg's parliament approved education reforms including a return to the nine-year Gymnasium, enhanced language support in early childhood education, and a stricter primary school recommendation; opposition parties criticized these changes.
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48% Bias Score
Middle School Career Exploration: A Crucial Solution to America's Youth Unemployment Crisis
Approximately 13% of 18-24 year-olds in America are neither working nor in school after leaving the education system, highlighting a critical need for early career exploration programs, starting ideally in middle school, to equip students with purpose and employable skills, as demonstrated by succes...
Middle School Career Exploration: A Crucial Solution to America's Youth Unemployment Crisis
Approximately 13% of 18-24 year-olds in America are neither working nor in school after leaving the education system, highlighting a critical need for early career exploration programs, starting ideally in middle school, to equip students with purpose and employable skills, as demonstrated by succes...
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56% Bias Score
France: Surge in Contract Teachers Amidst Teacher Shortage
The number of contract teachers in French secondary schools has risen by 40% since 2012, reaching 10% of the total, due to teacher shortages and a less attractive profession; this raises concerns about educational quality.
France: Surge in Contract Teachers Amidst Teacher Shortage
The number of contract teachers in French secondary schools has risen by 40% since 2012, reaching 10% of the total, due to teacher shortages and a less attractive profession; this raises concerns about educational quality.
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52% Bias Score
119th Congress Prioritizes Antisemitism Fight, Israel Support, and School Choice
The incoming 119th Congress, with Republican control of all three branches of government, plans to prioritize combating antisemitism through legislative action and executive enforcement, strengthen support for Israel, and expand school choice via educational reforms.
119th Congress Prioritizes Antisemitism Fight, Israel Support, and School Choice
The incoming 119th Congress, with Republican control of all three branches of government, plans to prioritize combating antisemitism through legislative action and executive enforcement, strengthen support for Israel, and expand school choice via educational reforms.
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56% Bias Score
Basque Court Annuls School Grouping Decree for Missing Memorandum
A Basque court annulled a decree on school grouping criteria due to a missing justificatory memorandum, despite internal government reviews flagging the issue; this impacts the upcoming February 3rd pre-enrollment period and raises questions about the government's legal processes.
Basque Court Annuls School Grouping Decree for Missing Memorandum
A Basque court annulled a decree on school grouping criteria due to a missing justificatory memorandum, despite internal government reviews flagging the issue; this impacts the upcoming February 3rd pre-enrollment period and raises questions about the government's legal processes.
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48% Bias Score
Inadequate Career Preparation Leaves U.S. Students Ill-Equipped for Post-Graduation
A significant number of American high school students are graduating without adequate career preparation, primarily due to insufficient early career exploration opportunities; this is impacting their ability to make informed decisions about their future.
Inadequate Career Preparation Leaves U.S. Students Ill-Equipped for Post-Graduation
A significant number of American high school students are graduating without adequate career preparation, primarily due to insufficient early career exploration opportunities; this is impacting their ability to make informed decisions about their future.
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40% Bias Score