Aaron Gifford
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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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Cornell Reaches $60 Million Deal With Federal Government to Restore Federal Research Funding
The Ivy League Institution will pay a $30 million fine but admits no wrongdoing.
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Judge Upholds Suspension of Connecticut Teacher Who Had Crucifix in Classroom
The plaintiff intends to appeal, citing religious discrimination and a violation of her First Amendment rights.
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More Americans Are Asking If College Is Really Worth It
Seven in 10 adults believe higher education is headed in the wrong direction, according to a new survey.
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In Elite University Towns, Progressive Ideology Spreads From Campuses to K–12 Schools
‘Liberated ethnic studies’ and ‘anti-racist’ high school math appear to be more common in college towns.
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Latest Harvard Enrollment Data Show Drop in Black Students, Uptick in Asians
Actions by the executive and judicial branches of federal government combating illegal DEI practices appear to be making an impact.
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Florida’s School Cell Phone Ban Appears Effective so Far, New Study Says
Policy experts also suggest restricting student laptop functions and advocate low-tech classrooms to encourage reading and conversation.
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7 Universities Decline Trump Admin’s Higher Education Compact
Some of the universities say the agreement would infringe on freedom of expression. Supporters say it combats discrimination and promotes viewpoint diversity.
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2 More Universities Decline Trump’s Offer for Preferential Federal Funding
A national professor’s union is rallying the remaining schools to say no as well.
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Brown University Declines to Sign Trump Admin’s Compact for Preferred Federal Funding
University President Christina Paxson said the agreement would ’restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance.’
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Education Department Layoffs Impact Special Education, Civil Rights Functions
It’s unclear when school districts may experience delayed funding due to the lack of federal workers to process entitlements, experts say.
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Cornell Reaches $60 Million Deal With Federal Government to Restore Federal Research Funding
The Ivy League Institution will pay a $30 million fine but admits no wrongdoing.
|
Judge Upholds Suspension of Connecticut Teacher Who Had Crucifix in Classroom
The plaintiff intends to appeal, citing religious discrimination and a violation of her First Amendment rights.
|
More Americans Are Asking If College Is Really Worth It
Seven in 10 adults believe higher education is headed in the wrong direction, according to a new survey.
|
In Elite University Towns, Progressive Ideology Spreads From Campuses to K–12 Schools
‘Liberated ethnic studies’ and ‘anti-racist’ high school math appear to be more common in college towns.
|
Latest Harvard Enrollment Data Show Drop in Black Students, Uptick in Asians
Actions by the executive and judicial branches of federal government combating illegal DEI practices appear to be making an impact.
|
Florida’s School Cell Phone Ban Appears Effective so Far, New Study Says
Policy experts also suggest restricting student laptop functions and advocate low-tech classrooms to encourage reading and conversation.
|
7 Universities Decline Trump Admin’s Higher Education Compact
Some of the universities say the agreement would infringe on freedom of expression. Supporters say it combats discrimination and promotes viewpoint diversity.
|
2 More Universities Decline Trump’s Offer for Preferential Federal Funding
A national professor’s union is rallying the remaining schools to say no as well.
|
Brown University Declines to Sign Trump Admin’s Compact for Preferred Federal Funding
University President Christina Paxson said the agreement would ’restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance.’
|
Education Department Layoffs Impact Special Education, Civil Rights Functions
It’s unclear when school districts may experience delayed funding due to the lack of federal workers to process entitlements, experts say.
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