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What Happens if the Department of Education is Abolished? The Future of U.S. Schools

March 7, 2025 · 5 min read

Education in America is at a crossroads. While schools should be spaces where all children can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally– the current federal policy agenda threatens to unravel critical federal protections, funding, and programs designed to support students’ well-being. Project 2025, spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation and a coalition of conservative organizations, presents a radical […]

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Educational News Round Up, April 10, 2025

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Educational News Round Up, April 8, 2025

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Screen Time’s Hidden Impact on Young Minds

The school bell rings, and in the bustling hallway of a Stockholm middle school, a teacher notices a quiet, tired student struggling to keep his eyes open. His worn-out expression isn’t just a sign of a late night—it could be a red flag that something deeper is affecting his well-being. Recent research from Sweden is […]

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Educational News Round Up, April 1, 2025

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Mental health

Giving Students a Real Voice in Schools

Schools are designed to shape young minds, yet they often overlook the most powerful resource in improving student well-being: students themselves. Research on Health Promoting Schools (HPS)—a model focused on creating a whole-school approach to well-being—reveals something revolutionary: When kids have a meaningful say in shaping their school environment, their mental health improves dramatically. So […]

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Mental health

The Science Behind Self-Regulation Struggles

It was the middle of the school day when a fifth grader named Alex had his third meltdown of the week. His teacher, exhausted but compassionate, knelt beside him and asked what was wrong. “I don’t know,” he whispered through tears. “I just can’t handle it.” This wasn’t an isolated case. Across the country, children […]

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Educational News Round Up, March 25, 2025

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Closing the Department of Education? A Critical Analysis of Trump’s Executive Order

The U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C. President Jimmy Carter signed the Department of Education Organization Act into law on October 17, 1979, officially elevating education to a Cabinet-level department​. The new Department began operations in 1980 with around 3,000 employees and a $12 billion budget, tasked with administering federal aid, collecting data […]

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Educational News Roundup, March 20, 2025

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