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Reading, Writing, and Red Tape
#education
Reading, Writing, and Red Tape
Politicians love to talk about education like they invented books whilst standing proudly at podiums, declaring that “our children are the future,” right before they cut the school budget to buy more flags. They pass laws demanding students score higher on standardized tests, even though half of them think "Pi" is just a dessert and "critical thinking" is a liberal conspiracy. They promise to "listen to teachers," then ignore every actual teacher in a 50-mile radius and consult their cousin Dave who once substitute-taught gym in '98. At this rate, kids will graduate knowing how to recite campaign slogans but still wondering who this "Pythagoras" guy was and why he loved triangles so much.
Trump Threatens to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status Over Antisemitism Concerns
- Tuesday, 15 April 2025
President Donald Trump suggested that Harvard University could lose its tax-exempt status due to alleged antisemitism on campus. He posted on Truth Social that if Harvard continues to push "sickness" (antisemitism), it may lose its tax-exempt status and be taxed as a political entity. The president cited the condition that tax-exempt organizations must act in the public interest, implying that Harvard is not doing so.
Schools Strike Looms as Union Rejects 'Unacceptable' 2.8% Pay Offer from UK Government
- Tuesday, 15 April 2025
The National Education Union's annual conference has passed a motion instructing officers to prepare for a formal ballot unless the government increases its 2.8% pay offer, which delegates deemed "unacceptable". The union warned that the current proposal will prevent the government from meeting its target of recruiting 6,500 more teachers and is inadequate and unfunded. A preliminary ballot found that a majority of NEU teacher members in England are willing to take strike action for a fully funded, significantly higher pay award.
Schools Strike Looms as Union Rejects 'Unacceptable' 2.8% Pay Offer from UK Government
- Tuesday, 15 April 2025
The National Education Union's annual conference has passed a motion instructing officers to prepare for a formal ballot unless the government increases its 2.8% pay offer, which delegates deemed "unacceptable". The union warned that the current proposal will prevent the government from meeting its target of recruiting 6,500 more teachers and is inadequate and unfunded. A preliminary ballot found that a majority of NEU teacher members in England are willing to take strike action for a fully funded, significantly higher pay award.
Trump Freezes $2 Billion in Harvard Funds After University Rejects White House Antisemitism Demands
- Monday, 14 April 2025
The Trump administration has frozen over $2 billion in federal funds for Harvard University after the university rejected a list of demands from the White House aimed at combating antisemitism on campus. The demands included changes to governance, hiring practices, and admissions procedures. Harvard President Alan Garber rejected the demands, stating that the university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.
