Aaron Gifford
Author
Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.
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Chicago Mayor, K–12 School Leaders at Odds Over May 1 Anti-Trump Protest Plan
An opposition group says, ‘Chicago could stand alone as the ONLY major city shutting down schools for this.’
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The Push to Make Kids Read Books Again
Legislation requiring middle school and high school students to read four full books per year might be considered in some states next year, the author said.
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Climate Organization Behind Anti-ICE Protests Is Leading May 1 School Walkout Plan, Parent Group Reports
The Sunrise Movement describes itself as an anti-Trump ‘climate revolution’ group that advocates socialism and an end to the two-party political system.
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Complaint Says American Medical Association Should End Minority Scholarships or Lose Tax-Exempt Status
The Do No Harm organization cites two U.S. Supreme Court rulings that prohibit racial discrimination or preferences in higher education admissions.
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Wisconsin Regents Fire University System President
President Jay Rothman, a former lawyer and CEO, had no higher education leadership experience prior to his 2022 appointment.
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Colorado Program That Benefits Homeschoolers Faces Budget Axe
Homeschool families will respond with their concerns during an April 9 lobby day event in Denver.
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Stanford University Student Testifies to Congress That the CCP Attempted to Recruit Her
The college junior said the FBI informed her that foreign adversaries are still actively monitoring her on campus and watching her family.
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National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’
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In the Name of Civics, These Teens Took On the Impossible
The semifinal round of the Presidential 1776 Award national competition is scheduled for May 2 at five American presidential libraries and museums.
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Indiana Online Transparency Tool Makes Teachers Think Twice, State AG Says
Other states hesitate to implement their own Eyes on Education portal because of potential pushback or litigation.
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Chicago Mayor, K–12 School Leaders at Odds Over May 1 Anti-Trump Protest Plan
An opposition group says, ‘Chicago could stand alone as the ONLY major city shutting down schools for this.’
|
The Push to Make Kids Read Books Again
Legislation requiring middle school and high school students to read four full books per year might be considered in some states next year, the author said.
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Climate Organization Behind Anti-ICE Protests Is Leading May 1 School Walkout Plan, Parent Group Reports
The Sunrise Movement describes itself as an anti-Trump ‘climate revolution’ group that advocates socialism and an end to the two-party political system.
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Complaint Says American Medical Association Should End Minority Scholarships or Lose Tax-Exempt Status
The Do No Harm organization cites two U.S. Supreme Court rulings that prohibit racial discrimination or preferences in higher education admissions.
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Wisconsin Regents Fire University System President
President Jay Rothman, a former lawyer and CEO, had no higher education leadership experience prior to his 2022 appointment.
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Colorado Program That Benefits Homeschoolers Faces Budget Axe
Homeschool families will respond with their concerns during an April 9 lobby day event in Denver.
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Stanford University Student Testifies to Congress That the CCP Attempted to Recruit Her
The college junior said the FBI informed her that foreign adversaries are still actively monitoring her on campus and watching her family.
|
National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’
|
In the Name of Civics, These Teens Took On the Impossible
The semifinal round of the Presidential 1776 Award national competition is scheduled for May 2 at five American presidential libraries and museums.
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Indiana Online Transparency Tool Makes Teachers Think Twice, State AG Says
Other states hesitate to implement their own Eyes on Education portal because of potential pushback or litigation.
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