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TSNY NCAA Ruling related to Federal Judge Approves $2.8 Billion Settlement, Ushering Era of Direct Pay for College Athletes

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Justin G. Jun 8, 2025

Federal Judge Approves $2.8 Billion Settlement, Ushering Era of Direct Pay for College Athletes

The "amateur" era of college sports is officially over. Athletes finally have a tangible stake in the immense wealth they help create, as a federal judge on Friday, June 6, 2025, granted final approval to a sweeping $2.8 billion antitrust settlement. This landmark ruling is poised to redefine the...

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Justin G. Jun 6, 2025

Harvard Secures Crucial Reprieve: Judge Blocks Trump's Foreign Student Ban

In a significant legal development with national ramifications for higher education, Harvard University has successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against a controversial executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The order, signed on June 4, 2025, aimed to block new...

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Justin G. Jun 6, 2025

The Standard Report: Developments Lifting New York City

We bring you stories that matter! For our latest Standard Report, we dive into critical developments shaping New York City: From pivotal advancements in maternal health and strategic community investments on Roosevelt Island, to essential school year-end updates, inclusive Pride Month initiatives...

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Justin G. Jun 5, 2025

We Are Not Mad at Bill Gates' Vision For Africa

When Bill Gates , a name synonymous with innovation and immense wealth, steps onto a global stage and declares a significant shift in his philanthropic focus, it's more than just a headline. It's a moment that deserves our attention, especially for those of us striving to uplift our communities...

Judge Protects Crucial COVID School Funds related to Federal Judge Protects Crucial COVID School Funds Amidst Political Battle

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Justin G. Jun 4, 2025

Federal Judge Protects Crucial COVID School Funds Amidst Political Battle

For parents, educators, and dedicated professionals striving to rebuild and strengthen our urban school communities, the news from Manhattan's federal courthouse this week was a breath of fresh air. U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos has once again extended a preliminary injunction, a vital shield...

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Justin G. Jun 2, 2025

Education Watch: 10 Headlines Shaping New York Schools This Week

From immigration battles to budget revotes, and school mascots to student science, schools across New York are making headlines that reflect the tension, triumph, and transformation happening in our classrooms. Whether it's students standing up to ICE, bread being delivered to local schools, or...

Liam Morrison Supreme Court related to Supreme Court Sidesteps Student Gender Expression Case

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Justin G. May 28, 2025

Supreme Court Sidesteps Student Gender Expression Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of Liam Morrison, a middle school student in Massachusetts who was blocked from wearing a T-shirt that read, "There Are Only Two Genders." The decision not to take up the case, known as L.M. v. Town of Middleborough, upholds the lower court...

NYS Roundup May related to Education Watch: 10 Must-Know School Stories Across New York State

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Justin G. May 28, 2025

Education Watch: 10 Must-Know School Stories Across New York State

From student-led protests to superintendent shakeups, here's your exclusive, community-rooted roundup of what's happening in schools across New York State this May. These stories reflect the resilience, activism, and challenges facing our students, educators, and families. 1. Ellis Prep Academy...

Federal Support For Homeless Under Attack related to Federal Support for Homeless Students Faces Threat of Elimination

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Justin G. May 27, 2025

Federal Support for Homeless Students Faces Threat of Elimination

Imagine being 9 years old, sleeping in a car one week, a shelter the next, and then bouncing between motels, all while trying to finish your math homework and make it to school on time. For over 1.4 million children in America, this is not fiction. It's daily life. And now, the stability they've...

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Justin G. May 27, 2025

Judge Halts Trump's Plan to Gut Department of Education

A federal judge in Boston has thrown a wrench into President Donald Trump's sweeping efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, blocking the administration's move to gut the agency through mass firings and program transfers. The Thursday (May 22) ruling by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun...

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Justin G. May 26, 2025

New York Remembers Its Heroes on Memorial Day, Mourns the Loss of Charles Rangel

This Memorial Day, New York remembered. We remembered our soldiers, our principles, and the people who carried our struggles on their backs. From Harlem to Hempstead, New Yorkers gathered this Memorial Day not just to BBQ or enjoy a long weekend, but to honor those who paid the ultimate price in...

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Justin G. May 23, 2025

Vincent Weaver Betrayed Us All

The statistics have long painted a grim picture: less than 2% of teachers in America are Black men, while Black students make up nearly 16% of the student population. States like New York have launched initiatives to recruit more Black men into education as they understand the impact this...

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