Educational News Round Up, April 10, 2025

by Mandy Morgan April 10, 2025

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How funding cuts to National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute of Museum and Library Services are impacting Long Island museums, libraries

The recent funding cuts to cultural institutions by the Trump administration, particularly targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowment for the Humanities, have sparked concerns about the potential loss of cultural enrichment, literacy programs, and economic opportunities across Long Island and beyond. As local museums, libraries, and educational centers face financial challenges, the cuts not only threaten current projects but also send a broader message undermining the importance of cultural and educational access, prompting advocacy and legal challenges against the decisions.

Indiana advances bill adding pregnancy ultrasound video to sex ed requirement

A bill advancing through the Indiana state legislature could mandate elementary students to view pregnancy ultrasound videos as part of their sex education curriculum, sparking debate over the necessity and appropriateness of such content in schools. Critics argue that the bill is redundant given existing child development courses and raise concerns over local school boards’ discretion in video selection, while supporters claim it enhances transparency and parental choice in sex education.