April 27, 2026 Mamdani's education plan's 'lack of merit' could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over plans to phase out gifted and talented programs, with critics warning of declining academic standards.
April 27, 2026 Ohio teacher fired after video appearing to lament Trump surviving WHCA Dinner shooting A teacher was fired after seemingly expressing disappointment on TikTok that President Trump was not killed in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting.
April 21, 2026 Nonprofit network takes hundreds of millions in federal funds while pushing 'wokeness,' advocacy group warns A parents group accused NASEM, the Congress-chartered science nonprofit, of allegedly pushing a political agenda through K-12 education programs.
April 14, 2026 Inside teachers' union May Day 'dress rehearsal' critics warn will 'groom' students into Dem 'foot soldiers' A webinar by the Chicago Teachers Union and NEA allegedly pushes May Day protest activism into classrooms, prompting backlash from education experts.
April 4, 2026 Georgetown University to offer pornography course to students Georgetown University will offer a pornography course this fall examining pornography production and "the pornographic" in contemporary media, culture, and social conflicts.
February 19, 2026 University of Texas System to restrict teaching 'unnecessarily controversial subjects' University of Texas System Board of Regents approved rule allowing students to graduate without studying "unnecessarily controversial subjects."
February 9, 2026 Harvard faculty committee suggests capping A's in proposed internal ranking system Harvard committee proposes capping A grades at 20% per class starting 2026-27 to combat grade inflation that has seen over 60% of undergraduate grades become A's.
February 7, 2026 North Dakota launches three-year bachelor's degree pilot program at eight institutions North Dakota colleges launch three-year bachelor's degree programs to help students graduate faster and save money on tuition costs while reducing debt.
February 3, 2026 Education advocates praise Texas A&M decision to wind down Women’s and Gender Studies certificate Texas A&M winds down women's and gender studies certificate program after reviewing 5,400 syllabi, with education advocates praising the reform move.
January 30, 2026 Virginia mom, former teacher pulls child from public schools amid left-wing curriculum push Virginia mother of four and former teacher Debra Tisler enrolled son in private school, citing concerns over far-left curriculum changes in Virginia public school system.