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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More States Enact New Laws Curbing Teachers Unions
The Freedom Foundation says more than 272,000 teachers have opted out of union membership.
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Texas Governor Moves to Shut Down Unauthorized ‘American Muslim University’ in Dallas
The school website advertises bachelor’s and master’s degrees in STEM fields but does not list any academic accreditations or credentials.
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What to Know About Trump’s Presidential Fitness Test Award Revival
A new CDC report says only five states have mandated federal recommendations for 150 minutes of weekly physical education for students in grades K–5.
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Women’s College Faces Federal Inquiry for Admitting Males Identifying as Transgender
The Education Department launched an investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts, which admits males and gives them access to spaces designed for women.
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Houston Public Schools Sued for Stopping Public Testimony About ‘Filthy’ Book for Teens
Three police officers escorted the Christian advocate from the meeting.
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Complaint Alleges Nation’s Largest Teachers Union Allowed Anti-Semitism to Spread in Public Schools
The Brandeis Center prevailed in prior disputes with Microsoft and Harvard University.
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A Property Tax Rebellion Is Emerging in America
Public K–12 school spending now exceeds $1 trillion annually, and citizen groups say they’ve had enough.
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Financial Literacy Fuels the American Dream, Treasury Secretary Tells Students
Most states now require completion of a financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
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Education Department Finalizes Landmark Rule to Lower Cost of College
Total college loans have increased 345 percent since 2005, and tuition rose faster than any household expense in the last 40 years.
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How Soccer Fans Are Being Priced Out of World Cup
Unreasonable ticket prices prompted members of Congress to send a complaint about price gouging to FIFA’s president.
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More States Enact New Laws Curbing Teachers Unions
The Freedom Foundation says more than 272,000 teachers have opted out of union membership.
|
Texas Governor Moves to Shut Down Unauthorized ‘American Muslim University’ in Dallas
The school website advertises bachelor’s and master’s degrees in STEM fields but does not list any academic accreditations or credentials.
|
What to Know About Trump’s Presidential Fitness Test Award Revival
A new CDC report says only five states have mandated federal recommendations for 150 minutes of weekly physical education for students in grades K–5.
|
Women’s College Faces Federal Inquiry for Admitting Males Identifying as Transgender
The Education Department launched an investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts, which admits males and gives them access to spaces designed for women.
|
Houston Public Schools Sued for Stopping Public Testimony About ‘Filthy’ Book for Teens
Three police officers escorted the Christian advocate from the meeting.
|
Complaint Alleges Nation’s Largest Teachers Union Allowed Anti-Semitism to Spread in Public Schools
The Brandeis Center prevailed in prior disputes with Microsoft and Harvard University.
|
A Property Tax Rebellion Is Emerging in America
Public K–12 school spending now exceeds $1 trillion annually, and citizen groups say they’ve had enough.
|
Financial Literacy Fuels the American Dream, Treasury Secretary Tells Students
Most states now require completion of a financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
|
Education Department Finalizes Landmark Rule to Lower Cost of College
Total college loans have increased 345 percent since 2005, and tuition rose faster than any household expense in the last 40 years.
|
How Soccer Fans Are Being Priced Out of World Cup
Unreasonable ticket prices prompted members of Congress to send a complaint about price gouging to FIFA’s president.
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