American Education

July 20, 2025 7 min read

Trump has the US government in retreat from education

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.CNN — The Supreme Court decision this week giving President Donald Trump the go-ahead to largely dismantle the Department of Education is just ...

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July 20, 2025 8 min read

American education is being dumbed down

The Massachusetts test, known as MCAS, wasn’t a cakewalk; it called for a fair amount of time, study, and classroom preparation. But 96 percent of students passed the tests, nearly all on their first try. The impact of the MCAS requirement on education in B...

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July 24, 2026 1 min read

Fair Access to Education Starts with Belonging

By National Coalition

A fair learning environment helps every student feel welcomed, supported, and able to participate.

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