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What do I do? - The Educators Room
Overview: Between January 20 and January 31, 2025, Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders that will have a grave impact on education and members of our community. Between January 20 and January 31, 2025, Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders that will have a grave impact on education and members of our community. […]
Oedipus Wrecked: A reflection on a Teacher - The Educators Room
1974. Ninth grade. The Agnes Irwin School, a private all-girls’ school outside of Philadelphia, where most of my female relatives had also gone to school. I was a lifer, which meant I came in kindergarten and grew up with many of the same girls, but in Ninth grade, the class expanded, with girls joining us […]
2024 NAEP reading scores show declines, Highlighting challenges in student achievement - The Educators Room
Overview: The Nation’s Report Card reveals that U.S. student achievement has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, with slight improvements in fourth-grade math but continued declines in reading, especially among lower-performing students. The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card, reveal that the nation’s fourth- and […]
What Teachers Can Learn from Trevor Noah's Wisdom - The Educators Room
I learned so much from a recent episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast featuring an interview with Trevor Noah that I felt the need to write a second article. Many of the issues discussed were ones I could relate to based on my experiences in education. As a teacher, I strive to ensure my […]
U.S. Department of Education investigates Denver Public Schools for alleged discrimination against female students - The Educators Room
The USDOE OCR is investigating Denver Public Schools for allegedly violating Title IX by converting a female restroom into an all-gender restroom at East High School.
White House memo orders federal assistance spending freeze - The Educators Room
Overview: The Trump administration has ordered a federal funding freeze on grants and loans to review alignment with the president's policies. A memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is calling for a freeze on federal assistance spending by 5 p.m. Tuesday, a move that could impact aid to nonprofits, universities, […]
Trump’s Executive Orders Force Cancellation of HBCU Workforce Development Conference - The Educators Room
Overview: The conference was focused on highlighting the voices and experiences of HBCU leaders and students in workforce development. President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive orders have led to the cancellation of the HBCUs and Registered Apprenticeship Mini-Conference in a move that has drawn widespread criticism. Originally scheduled for next week, the event was organized […]
Trump Appoints Acting Education Secretary Amid Transition, Awaiting Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon - The Educators Room
Denise Carter has spent more than 30 years supporting and leading federal operations and has received Meritorious Presidential Rank Awards in recognition of her achievements at the Department and HHS.
President-elect Trump appoints Penny Schwinn as United States Deputy Secretary of Education - The Educators Room
Overview: President-elect Trump appointed Penny Schwinn as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education. President-elect Trump appointed Penny Schwinn as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education. Schwinn previously served as the Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner and vice President for PK-12 and pre-bachelor programs at the University of Florida and the Texas […]
President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 Years Old - The Educators Room
Overview: Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, a former peanut farmer, and Navy lieutenant known for his landmark foreign policy achievements, passed away at 100, leaving a legacy of peace, diplomacy, and service. Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. He spent his final […]
Study Unveils a Key Barrier to Reading Proficiency in Older Students: The Decoding Threshold - The Educators Room
Despite the expectation that students master basic reading skills by third grade, a significant number of older students continue to face reading challenges. A recent study by the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF) reveals that nearly half of grade 3–8 teachers report their students frequently struggle to read instructional materials. The findings, released […]
Trump Taps Linda McMahon, Co-Founder of WWE as Education Secretary - The Educators Room
Overview: McMahon has a bachelor's degree in French from East Carolina University. She will oversee the agency that oversees education in the United States. President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly selected Linda McMahon as the next U.S. Secretary of Education, a move that could significantly shift the nation’s education policy. During his campaign, Trump has signaled […]