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California officials have lifted a huge weight off parents’ shoulder. According ABC 10, the Golden State has officially implemented its Universal Meals Program—an ambitious initiative that’ll offer free breakfast and lunch for every public school student, regardless of their family’s income. Education leaders say the statewide program comes at a crucial time, as many families endure financial […]
Donald Trump threatened to pull federal funding from California schools, if an investigation by the US Department of Education concludes that the New York Times’ 1619 Project has been implemented into their curriculums. “Department of Education is looking at this. If so, they will not be funded!” Trump tweeted Sunday in response to a tweet about […]
Oklahoma may soon pass a law that allows all teachers who own firearms to bring them into the school, KTUL-Tulsa reports. The aptly named Teacher Carry Bill would reduce the number of hours of additional training that teachers need to carry a firearm in the classroom from 240 to 0. Currently, teachers can carry in […]
A school district in Indiana is launching a program that would allow schools to package up catering leftovers and send them home with students. According to U.S. News, many students enrolled in Indiana’s Elkhart School District receive free or discounted prices on cafeteria food during the school week. The resources provided ensure that the children don’t […]
Marc Ecko’s impact is woven throughout pop culture, and now he’s using that influence to spark important conversations about education. Ecko’s clothing line, Eckō Unlimited, founded in 1993 and emblematic of ‘90s/early aughts culture, incorporated hip-hop and skater styles, and soon became universally recognizable by its rhino logo. Ecko soon went on to expand the brand, […]
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