Karem Award Education Policy

Karem Award Education Policy Nominations Open for 2026 to Honor Impactful Leadership in Kentucky

Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy, a prestigious recognition presented by the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing education policy and improving public education outcomes across the state. This award — named in honor of former KBE chair…

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San Francisco Teachers

San Francisco Teachers Strike Shuts Schools as Educators Demand Better Pay and Conditions

A San Francisco teachers strike has brought the city’s public schools to a standstill, marking the first major educators’ walkout in nearly 50 years. The strike, which began after contract negotiations between the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) broke down, has closed hundreds of schools and…

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US DOJ Targets George Washington University for Alleged Indifference to Anti-Semitism

US DOJ Targets George Washington University for Alleged Indifference to Anti-Semitism Date: December 10, 2023 The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally accused George Washington University (GWU) of neglecting serious complaints of anti-Semitism on its campus, potentially violating federal civil rights laws and contributing to a hostile educational environment for Jewish and Israeli…

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