U.S. Supreme Court lets Trump proceed with mass Education Department layoffs
The decision allows the administration to continue dismantling the department as part of a broader push to shrink the federal workforce.
UMD education students remain passionate amid U.S. education department changes
Trump has carried out a number of actions against the country’s education system since taking office in January with the goal of dismantling the education department.
An expanded Big Ten alliance could be a game changer for equitable university policy
The Big Ten Academic Alliance is impressive, but the universities involved have a responsibility to do better.
UMD students share child welfare, education policy priorities at advocacy event
Students met with state legislators to discuss policy initiatives centered on improving literacy, reducing chronic absenteeism and more.
Democratic trifectas need to flex power, stop book banning
Democratic trifectas must thwart educational censorship while they can.
SCOTUS already weakened affirmative action. A Virginia high school case could destroy it.
An unfavorable ruling could be a dangerous step towards a white-centric education system.
Public dollars belong in public schools, not private ones
By giving some students the option to attend private schools, legislators lose their imperative to responsibly oversee the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
Maryland General Assembly considers health education, parental rights bills
Bills about parental rights, the state health curriculum and more are generating conversations around the state.