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The US Department of Education has officially rescinded the Title IX rule issued under President Biden and reinstated the regulations put in place during President Trump's first term. The move reverses the 2024 rules that expanded protections and changed how schools handle sexual misconduct complaints. The change is expected to reignite debate over Title IX policy across schools and universities.
- 2Sydney school tells student to stop wearing keffiyeh●Wasim El-Haj was told by a Sydney public school to stop wearing a keffiyeh because it 'may cause discord.' The acting pr
Wasim El-Haj says a Sydney public school ordered him to stop wearing a keffiyeh, claiming it could 'cause discord'. The acting principal said the instruction came from above, possibly the NSW education minister, and the NSW Department of Education upheld the decision, arguing schools must remain neutral on global conflicts. Critics say the move singles out a cultural garment and raises questions about political interference in public schools.
- 3Florida Approves IXL's Takeoff for Statewide School Use●Florida Department of Education Approves Takeoff by IXL for Statewide Adoption
The Florida Department of Education has approved Takeoff by IXL for statewide adoption, meaning the learning platform can now be used by schools across Florida. The learning company IXL announced the decision, which makes its Takeoff program an approved instructional option for the state's educators and districts.