Lauren Colley, a mother of a 7-year-old boy with autism, expressed concern that parents skipping diagnostic evaluations may deprive their children of vital support and accommodations in school, fearing for their safety if they are on an autism registry.
https://www.rawstory.com/rfk-autism-registry/A US judge has granted a preliminary injunction against a certification letter issued by President Donald Trump's education secretary, Linda McMahon, which requires states to sign off on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices that could limit academic freedom. The American Federation of Teachers and the NAACP filed lawsuits arguing the guidance is vague and unconstitutional, leaving schools uncertain about what they can do. The certification letter threatens funding cuts if states don't comply, potentially affecting Title I funding for low-income areas.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/politics/judge-blocks-trump/SR5NHYOSERB3LALJI2Z4REPF64/A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to punish schools for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, calling it unconstitutional and "pervasive and repugnant." The Education Department had demanded that public schools in all 50 states stop participating in programs deemed a violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In contrast, the judge's ruling supports the freedom to teach and learn, with Judge McCafferty stating that the administration's definition of diversity, equity and inclusion is unlawful and inconsistent with its ordinary meaning.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/04/24/judge-restricts-trump-move-to-cut-school-funding/4151745549802/López, raised in the Bay Area, attended Redwood City public schools and St. Francis High School in Mountain View before pursuing higher education at San José State University and Notre Dame de Namur University. Think Together, a nonprofit organization based in California, has partnered with schools and communities for over 25 years to provide educational opportunities and excellence for all kids, offering programs such as early learning, afterschool programs, and leadership development for teachers and school administrators.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/think-together-welcomes-coban-lopez-as-area-vice-president-302437989.htmlMs Alia, a parent, expressed concern after her 12-year-old daughter shared what she had learned in school about a sensitive topic. The lesson materials were found objectionable by Ms Alia, who was also surprised that parents were not informed beforehand that their children would be learning about this topic in school.
https://channelnewsasia.com/today/up-close/ge2025-wp-punggol-grc-siti-alia-parent-children-5085166Educators play a crucial role as motivators and role models for their students, influencing not only academic performance but also life skills and values. Effective educators are aware of their impact and strive to be intentional in their behavior, ensuring that every action, word, and choice aligns with the values they wish to instill in their students.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2025/04/25/our-role-models-educators-shaping-the-future-through-action-and-example-alicia-philip/174414President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders aimed at reforming higher education, including one that criticizes accreditors for prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices over student outcomes. The orders also address issues such as student discipline in K-12 schools, support for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scrutiny of foreign gifts to universities, and the accreditation process. Education Secretary Linda McMahon was present during the signing ceremony at the White House.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/how-trumps-executive-orders-will-reshape-the-higher-education-landscape-universities-college-foreign-gifts-hbcu-accreditation-federal-funding#The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has introduced updates to support students' transition from general education to university and the labour market, in collaboration with several higher education institutions across the country. The updates aim to provide a seamless transition by aligning educational streams with university admission criteria. A set of guidelines and directives have been issued for educators to help students build academic plans and choose career paths. A detailed guide has also been published for students and parents, highlighting the role of school counsellors in guiding them throughout their academic journey.
https://www.emirates247.com/uae/ministry-of-education-announces-updated-educational-streams-for-cycle-3-students-starting-from-academic-year-2025-2026-2025-04-24-1.738936The Board of Secondary Education has announced that duplicate mark sheets for students who are dissatisfied with their results will be provided. The duplicate mark sheet will contain the candidate's name, father's name, roll number, and subject-wise marks. The original mark sheet will also be made available by the Principal of the respective schools within 15 days of the declaration of the result.
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