By DPI.gov Almost 90 per cent of the hinterland population now has access to a good-quality secondary education. This is according to Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett on Tuesday. Rodrigues-Birkett was at the time responding to questions and recommendations raised at the 49th Session of the Universal Periodic Review in […]
By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. We all learned in school that zero is a number. You can count to it, add it, subtract it, multiply by it, and even use it to calculate your bank account balance. But some people have asked a deeper, more thought-provoking question: If zero means nothing, how can it be something? […]
By:David L. Di Maria | Theconversation.com In early April 2025, the Trump administration terminated the immigration statuses of thousands of international students listed in a government database, meaning they no longer had legal permission to be in the country. Some students self-deported instead of facing deportation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it would reverse […]
By Louis Freedberg, ACOM The Trump Administration is threatening cuts to federal funding for public schools that do not comply with demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs. To negotiate, push back, or resist? Those are the excruciatingly difficult choices facing school districts across the nation as they face a looming threat of losing […]
By Chris Tobias In New York City, alternative high schools were created as a second chance for students who struggled in traditional settings—whether due to academic difficulties, personal hardships, or unstable home lives. However, today, many NYC alternative high schools are failing to fulfill their mission, leaving vulnerable students even more disconnected from meaningful futures. […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com AG James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration’s Targeting of States for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in K-12 Schools NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James on April 25, led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented and unlawful […]
Editorial credit: II.studio / shutterstock.com As New York City prepares for its 2025 mayoral election, voters and students alike are paying close attention to the future of public education. In particular, the affordability and accessibility of the City University of New York (CUNY) system have emerged as critical issues. CUNY, historically known as a gateway […]
By: Jojo Tompkins, State and Local Fellow, American Immigration Council The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. For generations, the United States has upheld education as the foundation for better opportunities. But the […]
By Selen Ozturk, ACOM With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. A growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. In the […]
Expands Upon Successful My Brother’s Keeper Program Established in 2016 The New York State Education Department (NYSED) today launched the New York State My Sister’s Keeper initiative with a kick-off event at Bronx Community College, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced. The My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) initiative builds on the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program’s mission […]