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The Department of Education Celebrates America, and the Left Hates It
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (187+ words) Last December,the Department of Education launched itsHistory Rocks!tour, an initiative to mark the 250th anniversary of America's Founding. For this tour, Education Secretary Linda McMahon and other department officialspromisedto visit schools in all 50 states to "promote a shared understanding…...
KU researcher proposes strategies for political depolarization in, outside classroom
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (412+ words) LAWRENCE " Ashley Muddiman has been ruminating on the nation's politically polarized society. But as an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, she has done more than that: In two recent publications, she prescribes…...
New Oklahoma social studies standards restore patriotism, civic…
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (162+ words) David Randall, Ph.D. | April 6, 2026 Oklahoma has'revised its social studies standards once again, and this time in a good direction. Oklahomans owe a debt of gratitude to state Superintendent Lindel Fields, the members of the state Board of Education, and Gov....
Utah school board member criticizes ‘socialist-believing’ youth to defend celebration of America’s 250th birthday
6+ hour, 34+ min ago (259+ words) Utah school board member criticizes "socialist-believing" youth to defend celebration of America"s 250th birthday'The Salt Lake Tribune Utah school board member criticizes "socialist-believing" youth to defend celebration of America"s 250th birthday "This young generation, if I may argue, actually doesn…...
Texas reviewing what students learn about history, slavery, and religion in major curriculum rewrite
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (740+ words) A major decision is unfolding in Texas that could shape what millions of students learn in the classroom, including how topics like slavery, religion, and American history are taught. The Texas State Board of Education is in the process of…...
Punxsy school board hears from History Club
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (218+ words) Members of the Punxsutawney Area High School History Club (from left): Natalie Bussard, Olivia Shreckengost,history teacher Alexis Connor and Abraao Santos. PUNXSUTAWNEY " The History Club made an appearance at the Punxsutawney Area School Board meeting held at the Punxsutawney…...
Civics education crisis: Fading awareness sparks concern | Fox News Video
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (42+ words) Civics education crisis: Fading awareness sparks concern'Fox News Civics education crisis: Fading awareness sparks concern Political science professor Nicholas Giordano discusses an apparent lack of civics education among American students and what can be done to turn it around on…...
Education advocates urge stronger civics standards over US students’ lack of basic knowledge
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (563+ words) Education advocates are urging stronger'national civics standards'as new data highlights gaps in students" understanding of American government ahead of a federal assessment update. Every four years, the'National Assessment of Educational Progress'(NAEP) administers a civics test to students in grades…...
Do we really know the world we think we know?
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1304+ words) by Mohamed Adem Somai | 3 Apr 2026 | Africa, African Leadership Academy, Education, Media Literacy, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Youth Voices Left to right: A Tunisian oasis (Kaji from Kajicom); A camel in the Sahara (Nato Manzolli from Getty Images); and Downtown Nairobi,…...
Symposium honors a century of Black History Month
3+ week, 5+ day ago (622+ words) Amanda Arrowood, Student Reporter | April 2, 2026 David Lozano, Student Reporter | April 2, 2026 Jimmy John Jacob, Student Reporter | April 1, 2026 Ella Hatfield, Sports Editor | March 31, 2026 Ashton Pack and Haven Steele | March 30, 2026 Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor | March 29, 2026 JPMorgan Chase | March 28, 2026 James Joy, Guest Columnist | March…...