What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of EducationDonald Trump has pledged to “send all education work and needs back to the States.” Here’s what we know about his proposal to transform the education system. Nov 13 24November 13, 2024Article at VERIFY
Yes, Tim Walz signed a law requiring Minnesota public schools to provide free tampons in school bathroomsThe bill’s sponsor said “the vast majority” of the period products will be used in girls’ bathrooms but the law’s text is gender-neutral to accommodate all students. Aug 08 24August 08, 2024Article at VERIFY
Yes, schools are experiencing a nationwide milk carton shortageMany school districts in the U.S. are unable to obtain milk in half pints for their school meal programs due to the shortage of paper milk cartons. Nov 07 23November 07, 2023Article at VERIFY
Yes, you are still responsible for paying your student loans during a government shutdownStudent loan repayments will resume in October — and interest will continue to accrue — even if the federal government shuts down. Sep 27 23September 27, 2023Article at VERIFY
The Burnout Equation: America’s Teacher Shortage CrisisAmid a nationwide teacher shortage, one question looms — who is going to teach America’s children when educators burn out? May 09 23May 09, 2023Article at VERIFY
Florida law won’t ban historically Black fraternities and sororities from state universitiesGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law that blocks public colleges in Florida from using federal or state funding on diversity programs. It goes into effect on July 1. Mar 24 23March 24, 2023Article at VERIFY
Yes, at least 94% of teachers report paying for school supplies out of pocket“I've never known a teacher who didn't spend money. It absolutely is the norm. And sometimes, it is the expectation,” D.C. teacher Dominique Foster told VERIFY. Sep 15 22September 15, 2022Article at VERIFY
5 ways to spot a student loan forgiveness scamReports of scammers claiming to offer student loan forgiveness are on the rise after Biden’s student debt relief announcement. Here’s what to look out for. Sep 13 22September 13, 2022Article at VERIFY
Yes, you can get a refund if you paid federal student loans during the payment pauseBorrowers who made payments during the pause can get a refund, and the government will include that in the student loan forgiveness, the Dept. of Education said. Aug 26 22August 26, 2022Article at VERIFY
No, a Florida law doesn’t require students, professors to register political views with the stateFlorida public universities are required to conduct a survey on the “viewpoint diversity” of their students and employees, but individual participation is voluntary. Jul 08 22July 08, 2022Article at VERIFY
Fact Sheet: Critical Race TheoryCritical race theory emerged in the legal academy over 40 years ago. Here’s what we know about CRT. Dec 29 21December 29, 2021Article at VERIFY
No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loansWhile being the child of a member of Congress may have its perks, they are responsible for repaying their student loans. Jul 22 21July 22, 2021Article at VERIFY
No, Washington state is not mandating critical race theory in all public schoolsSchool officials in Washington say there are no current or upcoming requirements for schools to teach critical race theory in the state. Jul 14 21July 14, 2021Article at VERIFY