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Justin G. May 8, 2025

Bill Gates' Bold Vision: Close His Foundation and Give Away His Fortune Over 20 Years

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most prominent philanthropists, has revealed his intention to give away nearly all of his fortune within the next 20 years. Currently one of the wealthiest individuals in the world with a net worth of approximately $200 billion, the tech...

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Justin G. May 8, 2025

Parents, Students Seek Court Block on Education Department's Civil Rights Practices

In a noteworthy legal battle, a coalition of parents and students has filed a motion to block the U.S. Department of Education's civil rights investigation and enforcement policies. They argue that these policies, implemented under the Trump administration, have halted the processing of numerous...

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Justin G. May 7, 2025

Federal Student Loan Interest Rates for 2025-2026 Will Dip, But Challenges Remain

Federal student loans for the 2025-2026 academic year are expected to come with slightly lower interest rates, providing a modest financial break for students and families grappling with the cost of higher education. Higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz estimates that the rates for undergraduate...

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Justin G. May 6, 2025

Judge Blocks Trump-Era Decision to Cut Off States' COVID Relief Funds for Schools

A federal judge has delivered a major blow to the U.S. Department of Education's attempt to abruptly cancel states' access to over $1.1 billion in unspent COVID-19 relief funds meant for K-12 schools. The ruling, issued Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos in Manhattan, restores states'...

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Justin G. May 5, 2025

Trump's 'Skinny Budget' Targets Education With Deep Cuts to K-12, College Access Programs

President Donald Trump's administration unveiled its much-anticipated "skinny budget" proposal for fiscal year 2026, calling for sweeping reductions in federal spending, especially in education. The blueprint slashes the U.S. Department of Education's budget by $12 billion, amounting to a 15% cut...

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Justin G. May 1, 2025

Trump Administration Cancels $1 Billion in School Mental Health Grants, Citing Policy Shift

In a sweeping and controversial move, the Trump administration has decided to halt nearly $1 billion in federal mental health grants designed to expand psychological services in schools across the country. The grants, originally enacted as part of a bipartisan response to the 2022 Robb Elementary...

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Justin G. May 1, 2025

New York Passes Groundbreaking Law Requiring EV Charging Infrastructure in New Construction Projects

New York State has taken a significant leap forward in preparing for an all-electric transportation future. With the passage of Senate Bill S1736E and its Assembly counterpart, the Empire State now requires new residential and commercial buildings to include electric vehicle (EV)-ready parking...

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Justin G. Apr 30, 2025

Seven Continents, 102,000 Miles, 13 Months and Countless Lessons You Wouldn't Learn in School

Imagine this: you pull your kids out of school for a year, stash your stuff in storage, rent out your house, put your career on pause and set out into the wide world, bound for all seven continents as a family. You serve up lessons the kids would miss during the year in their American classrooms in...

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Justin G. Apr 29, 2025

Supreme Court Poised to Back Student in Landmark Disability Rights Case

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready on Monday to side with a Minnesota student with a severe form of epilepsy, signaling it could overturn a decades-old legal precedent that makes it harder for families to win disability discrimination cases against public schools. The case, A.J.T. v. Osseo Area...

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Justin G. Apr 28, 2025

New York Leads 19-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect $13.8 Billion in Education Funding

New York Attorney General Letitia James is spearheading a coalition of 19 states in a federal lawsuit aimed at halting the Trump administration's recent directive that threatens to cut billions in education funding unless schools dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The...

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