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New York's Reading Score Fell Five Points: Teachers From Copenhagen to Queens Say They Stopped Assigning Whole Books

New York's Reading Score Fell Five Points: Teachers From Copenhagen to Queens Say They Stopped Assigning Whole Books

Free School Meals Don't Mean Free Staff Meals: NYSED Sets 2026-27 Adult Prices

Free School Meals Don't Mean Free Staff Meals: NYSED Sets 2026-27 Adult Prices

The Rules on Your School District's Website May No Longer Be Current

The Rules on Your School District's Website May No Longer Be Current

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Gary The Creator May 7, 2025

Chromebooks and iPads: Tariffs Could Spike Technology Costs for Schools

As schools across the United States continue to prioritize technology in the classroom, a new challenge looms on the horizon: rising costs due to recently implemented tariffs. These tariffs, enacted by President Trump, are poised to significantly increase the prices of essential technology like...

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Gary The Creator May 6, 2025

Report Shows Most High School Graduates Are Underprepared for College and Careers

Despite earning their diplomas, many American high school students are walking the graduation stage unprepared for the real world, according to a newly released national teacher survey conducted by Gallup in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation. The findings, based on feedback from nearly...

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Trump ARPA case NY Ruling related to Judge Blocks Trump-Era Decision to Cut Off States' COVID Relief Funds for Schools

Gary The Creator 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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Teacher Crisis and trauma related to When Caring Hurts: How Student Trauma Fuels a Teacher Crisis

Gary The Creator May 5, 2025

When Caring Hurts: How Student Trauma Fuels a Teacher Crisis

In classrooms across America, teachers are facing a silent epidemic, one that doesn't stem from curriculum changes or standardized tests, but from the emotional weight of their students' traumas. This phenomenon, known as Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), is increasingly recognized as a significant...

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Gary The Creator 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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Gary The Creator May 2, 2025

Still Time: Scholarships High School Students Can Apply for in May and June 2025

While many scholarship deadlines have already come and gone for the 2024-2025 academic year, a wide range of opportunities are still available for New York high school students seeking financial support for college. Whether you're pursuing STEM, the arts, nursing, business, or public service, there...

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Gary The Creator 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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EV Charging Infrastructure related to New York Passes Groundbreaking Law Requiring EV Charging Infrastructure in New Construction Projects

Gary The Creator 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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Gary The Creator May 1, 2025

New York Schools Weigh the Equity of Minimum Grading Policies: Reform or Risk?

In classrooms across New York State, a quiet revolution is taking shape, one that challenges long-held beliefs about academic accountability, fairness, and what grades really mean. The push for minimum grading policies, particularly the adoption of a 50% grade floor, is gaining traction as...

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Student Loan Debt in America related to 7 Surprising Truths About Student Loan Debt in America

Gary The Creator May 1, 2025

7 Surprising Truths About Student Loan Debt in America

For millions of Americans, the pursuit of higher education comes with a steep financial cost, and the numbers prove it's more than just a personal issue. Student loan debt has ballooned into a national crisis, reshaping the way young adults plan their futures, from career choices to homeownership...

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Gary The Creator May 1, 2025

She Taught Me Everything: The Powerful Biological Bond in Mother-Daughter Relationships

The bond between a mother and daughter is one of the most powerful human connections, shaped by both biological and psychological elements. Studies have shown that the mother-daughter relationship is often the closest of all parent-child bonds, primarily because of the unique neurobiological and...

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Gary The Creator Apr 30, 2025

Guest Commentary: Make America Great Again?

I believe that historians will ultimately view Donald Trump as one of the most ineffective and divisive presidents in American history. However, I agree with his assertion that we must "Make America Great Again." Where we diverge is in our understanding of what true greatness means for this nation...

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