Tag #Education Reform

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Postponement of Parisian School Principal Discharge Reform

The French Minister of Education postponed eliminating a special teaching-load reduction for Parisian elementary school principals, initially set for 2025, following protests and a consultation to find a compliant alternative; the initial plan affected 52 of 602 schools and cost \$116.4 million annu...

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Sanders Calls for Abolishment of Department of Education

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary and current Arkansas governor, advocates for abolishing the quarter-trillion-dollar federal Department of Education, citing its inefficiency and the need to return control to states and communities, pointing to the success of Arkansas's LEAR...

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Thuringia Defends Plans for Student Retention and Behavioral Grades Despite Criticism

Thuringia's Ministry of Education is defending controversial plans to reinstate student retention from sixth grade and reintroduce behavioral grades, despite criticism from parents and opposition parties who argue against these measures in comprehensive schools, citing their cross-grade teaching str...

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Labour Plans Curriculum Shift: More Climate Change, AI, Less Emphasis on 'Tough' Subjects

Labour's curriculum review, led by Professor Becky Francis, plans to increase the focus on climate change and AI in schools while potentially reducing the emphasis on the EBacc's 'tough' subjects, aiming to better equip students for the future challenges.

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Department of Education Announces 50% Workforce Reduction

The Department of Education announced a nearly 50% workforce reduction, cutting its staff from 4,133 to about 2,183, as part of the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the agency, with affected staff receiving full pay and benefits until June 9th.

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US Department of Education to Lay Off Half Its Staff

The US Department of Education announced it will lay off almost half its staff by March 21, fulfilling President Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the agency and shift responsibility to states and local communities, while claiming statutory programs will continue.

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Florida Bill Seeks to Lower Standardized Test Passing Scores for High School Graduation

Florida lawmakers are considering lowering the passing scores on standardized algebra and English tests for high school graduation, sparking debate among educators, students, and the public over balancing testing with diverse learning styles.

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UK Education Bill Faces Criticism for Prioritizing Unions Over Children

Former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman criticized the UK government's education bill, claiming it would worsen England's education system by prioritizing union interests over children's needs, reversing two decades of progress under the academy model; No. 10 sharply rebuked her.

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England's T-Level Vocational Program Faces Enrollment Crisis

England's T-levels, launched in 2020 to improve vocational education, have attracted fewer than 3% of 16-year-olds, with a high dropout rate and concerns over their rigor and accessibility, despite over £1 billion in funding.

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McMahon Initiates Mass Layoffs at Education Department, Aiming for Agency Shutdown

Education Secretary Linda McMahon initiated layoffs affecting nearly half of the Education Department's staff, fulfilling President Trump's directive to dismantle the agency and shift education control to the states, raising concerns about potential disruptions to student aid and loan services.

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Department of Education to Cut Nearly Half Its Workforce

The Department of Education will cut nearly half its workforce, leaving approximately 2,183 employees, following President Trump's campaign promise to return education control to states, and reports of a draft executive order to abolish the department.

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US Department of Education Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce

The US Department of Education announced the dismissal of roughly half its 4100 employees; 600 took early retirement, and 1300 are furloughed until June, potentially hindering the department's operation and aligning with President Trump's plan to decentralize education.

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