Tag: Education
US first lady criticized for comparing Florida law, Nazi Germany
U.S. first lady Jill Biden is drawing criticism for appearing to compare Florida legislation, which she called the “‘Don’t say gay’ law,” with Nazi Germany.
“History teaches us that democracies don’t disappear overnight. They disappear...
‘Campus Reform’: Indiana University under Title VI probe for Jew-hatred
Indiana University-Bloomington, a 204-year-old institution which U.S. News & World Report ranks among the nation's top 75 universities and top 35 public schools, is under investigation for Jew-hatred under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
The...
Florida Jewish day schools receive $25 million in security funds
The Florida Department of Education has distributed $25 million in security funding—of $43 million allocated by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis—to more than 130 Jewish day schools and preschools across the state, the governor’s office announced earlier...
After Oct. 7, Shoah exam optional for Israeli high-schoolers
Following the worst single-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust on Oct. 7, Israeli high school students will not be required to take the Holocaust section of the history matriculation exam.
“Many inquiries were received...
Defeat campus antisemitism with education
What can be done to combat and defeat antisemitism on North American college campuses? It is daunting to come up with a concrete plan for doing so, especially when antisemitism is surging amid the...
Emilia Aloni welcomed back to kindergarten after Hamas captivity
Emilia Aloni, 5, one of the youngest hostages taken by Hamas during the Oct. 7 massacre, returned to kindergarten on Tuesday.
In a heartwarming video recorded by Emilia's mother, Danielle, and released on social networks by the...
Bringing the child-hostages back … to school
As children abducted by Gaza terrorists on Oct. 7 continue to be released from Hamas captivity, the Education Ministry announced protocols for reintegrating them into the school system.
In coordination with the Welfare Ministry, each...
The corruption of the American mind.
Over the last decade, institutions of higher education across the United States of America received billions of dollars from foreign donors that were not reported to the U.S. Department of Education, as required. The...
With North Carolina decision, school choice reaches ‘escape velocity’
North Carolina became the ninth state to enact universal school choice when it passed its budget on Sept. 22.
It is the first in the nation to allocate education funding to parents, rather than schools,...
Penn leaders cite academic freedom, allowing event to proceed despite some speakers’ antisemitic history
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has drawn widespread criticism for his anti-Israel views and content at his concerts, including wearing a Nazi-style uniform while performing in Germany. Now, he is slated to take part in the “Palestine Writes...