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Education
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Taliban Change Their Minds About Allowing Girls to go to School
The Taliban suddenly cancelled their decision to allow teenage girls in Afghanistan to resume classes along with other…
Taliban to Open High Schools for Girls Next Week, Official Says
Women have reported restrictions on access to public life, including jobs, forcing some to drop out of the workforce.
Biden Admin Approved $415 Million in Lenient Student Loan Forgiveness Program Weakened in Trump Era
The Department anticipates this change will ultimately help approximately 72,000 borrowers receive $1 billion in loan cancellation.”
Asian Americans Flex Their Voting Power in SF School Board Recall
Proponents of the recall courted voters through Mandarin and Cantonese ads, emphasized the board's role in changing admissions policies and amplified outrage over Collins' old tweets, according to KQED.
San Francisco Recalls 3 School Board Members: ‘A Clear Message’
The recall was started in January 2021, after the board voted to rename 44 schools that honored Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein — public figures the board claimed were linked to racism and sexism.
Princeton University Invites Students to Make ‘Art’ With Condoms: ‘Latexhibition’
The university will provide participants with 'expired condoms in increments of 50'
New Mexico Governor Becomes Substitute Teacher Amid School Staffing Shortage
At the time, she said the decision was the result of "extreme staffing shortages due to a surge in COVID-19 cases."
Putting Children First
Clarice Schillinger joins The Foreign Desk Editor-In-Chief and Founder Lisa Daftari to discuss how Schillinger is helping elect…
Florida Doubles Down on Anti-Critical Race Theory Legislation
A new bill in Florida would ban public schools and private businesses from making people feel “discomfort” when…
Albuquerque Schools Remain Closed for Second Day Following Cyber Attack
Malicious cyber hackers, usually operating from out of the country, have been increasingly targeting schools in recent years, especially during the pandemic. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in August and September 2020, K-12 schools made up 57 percent of all ransomware attacks.