Talk Education
Discussion about important education topics happening all over the country.
Podcasting since 2019 • 1201 episodes
Talk Education
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The U.S. Department of Education has recently moved to terminate a federal grant that previously sustained community school programs throughout Idaho
What happens when federal funding for community schools suddenly goes away? The U.S. Department of Education has canceled an Idaho grant that paid for staff who help connect students and families with local services, though the state may ...
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the growing push to implement paid student teaching in Connecticut
Why are future teachers expected to work full time without pay? Education leaders in Connecticut are pushing to end unpaid student teaching placements, arguing that the financial burden discourages people from entering the profession and ...
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Indiana public universities must demonstrate their degree programs uphold "American values."?
Should the state decide what values college degrees are meant to promote? Indiana’s new higher-education requirement asks public colleges to show that their programs advance “American values,” a move supporters say increases accountabilit...
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D.O.E. is reallocating $208 million to enhance student mental health services.
How should schools respond as student mental health needs continue to grow nationwide? The U.S. Department of Education is redirecting $208 million to expand access to counselors, psychologists, and mental health programs without waiting ...
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Federal education policy under the Trump administration, moving its focus from a traditional "college-for-all" emphasis toward job-focused training.
Is the future of education shifting away from traditional four-year degrees toward faster, job-focused training? The Trump administration has promoted expanded Pell Grant access for workforce and certification programs, reflecting a growi...
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