Federal Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Would Be 'Honored' to Be Trump's Education Secretary
Tiffany Justice is "as much in the mix as anyone," a former GOP congressional staffer says.
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump dances with Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice during an event at the group's annual convention in Washington, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump dances with Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice during an event at the group's annual convention in Washington, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
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Ed-Tech Policy From Our Research Center Why Schools Are Getting a Jump on Their Smartwatch Policies
A small but growing number of schools are adding smartwatches to their cellphone policies.
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Teaching Opinion ‘People Can Only Hear When They’re Heard': Navigating Divisive Conversations
An expert advises educators on how to use curiosity to navigate divisive conversations.
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Education Funding Gun Violence Takes a Toll. We Need More Support, Principals Tell Congress
School leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence.
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Student Well-Being Students Are Sharing Sexually Explicit ‘Deepfakes.' Are Schools Prepared?
A new report explores tech-powered sexual harassment in schools.
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Equity & Diversity It's Banned Books Week. Have the Challenges to Books Slowed Down?
Attempts to ban books in public schools are still prevalent, according to two new reports.
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Meeting District Needs Industry Insight Solving Chronic Absenteeism Through the Smarter Use of Data
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Education Market Market Analysis How School Districts Are Building Tutoring Programs 'For the Long Run'
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