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Current News in Education

Introduction

Are overwhelmed with the amount of education news? Do worry, we got you covered! We'll update this page every 1-2 weeks with important and interesting news from the world of education.

An important note before you begin. We link to both free-to-read articles and articles that require a JMU account to access. This includes newspapers like The Atlantic, The New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. Be sure to follow the instructions to sign up for these resources in order to read all the content linked.

Check back throughout the week for new articles.

News for the Week of December 1

Department of Education News

 

Read the following articles for information about the forthcoming dismantling of the Department of Education.

AI and Education

Now Achievement in Math is in Trouble

 

Following the dire news about reading achievement last month, we're now seeing students in math heavy majors, who got As in high school math, being funneled into remedial math classes. The following articles cover this revelation,

Schools, Children, and Mental Health

The Cost of Childcare

Book Bans