Tag: Education & Family News

Experts Share Views on Rise of Violence Among Schoolchildren

March 9, 2023
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Several experts shared their perspectives with The Epoch Times about the nationwide surge of violence among children in schools and the legal challenges of prosecuting minors who commit violent crimes. A report (pdf) released by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in June 2022 showed that “several crime and safety issues have become less…

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Horror Book Author Accuses Publisher of Progressive ‘Censorship’

March 9, 2023
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The author of the popular horror book series “Goosebumps” has recently admitted to being ignorant about some versions of his books being edited by the publisher. American novelist R.L. Stine is the creator of the Goosebumps series of books, which is considered the second-highest selling in the world, trailing only Harry Potter. Goosebumps is estimated…

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Fundamental Character of US at the Heart of Virginia’s School Curriculum Debate

March 9, 2023
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While some have praised the recent changes to Virginia’s social studies history standards, the state Board of Education has largely received opposition to the January draft standards, which are under scrutiny from progressive organizations and academic groups. After the newly-elected board members appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin questioned the length of the initial 400-page “collaborative”…

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Iowa Seeking to Ban Woke Diversity Offices in Higher Education

March 9, 2023
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An Iowa House bill is looking to prevent diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at public higher education institutions, which the bill’s supporters claim is necessary for boosting academic excellence. House File 616 prohibits a public institution of higher education from expending funds appropriated by the general assembly or any other funds to “establish, sustain,…

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Iowa Seeking to Ban Diversity Offices in Higher Education

March 9, 2023
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An Iowa House bill is looking to prevent diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at public higher education institutions, which the bill’s supporters claim is necessary for boosting academic excellence. House File 616 prohibits a public institution of higher education from expending funds appropriated by the general assembly or any other funds to “establish, sustain,…

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India and Australia Open Door to Flexible and Innovative Partnerships

March 8, 2023
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India has ramped up its diplomatic relations with Australia, with the two countries agreeing to a new mechanism that will allow education qualifications from each country to be recognised by the other. This is the most comprehensive and ambitious arrangement India has ever agreed to with any other nation. Announcing the new deal in Ahmedabad, India, on…

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Tensions Rise in Virginia Schools Over Racial Issues

March 8, 2023
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In January 2022, on his first day in office, Virginia’s Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, showed race antagonists the schoolhouse door. During the campaign, Youngkin had promised voters he would end what he called the “Inherently Divisive Policies, Programs, Training, and Curricula” centered on race. Conservative parents had been protesting ideologically charged “antiracism” training in schools…

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Over 25 Percent of American Parents Lied About Child’s COVID-19 Status

March 7, 2023
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A quarter of parents lied about whether their children were following COVID-19 public health measures (PHM), including misrepresenting vaccination status and falsifying the age of their children, a recent study has found. The study, conducted among 580 U.S. parents between Dec. 8 and 23, 2021, asked whether they had engaged in any of the seven…

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Texas A&M University System Vows to Stop Considering ‘Diversity’ in Hiring, Admissions

March 6, 2023
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The Texas A&M University has joined a growing list of public university systems across the country that will end the use of “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) policies in both its hiring and student admissions. “No university or agency in the A&M System will admit any student, nor hire any employee based on any factor…

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New Hampshire Considering Ban on Transgender Treatment for Minors

March 6, 2023
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A group of parents and lawmakers are hoping New Hampshire will become the next state to prohibit doctors from subjecting kids to sex change operations and related medical procedures with a bill that transgender advocates say if passed will impose the strictest ban on “gender-affirming care” for minors in the United States. A hearing is…

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