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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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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What to Know About Trump Admin’s Offer to 9 Colleges for Preferential Funding
MIT rejected the offer and the other eight universities are still considering it.
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Civics Education Gains Ground in K–12 and Higher Education
Thirteen states require students at public colleges and universities to complete a civics course, according to a James G. Martin Center report.
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First State Opts in to Federal School Choice Tax Incentive
Several states with existing tax credits for school vouchers could decide based on the success of their own programs.
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Trump Admin Asks 9 Colleges to Agree to New Rules for Preferential Funding
The move is aimed at combating liberal influence in higher education.
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Lawmakers Push to End Discriminatory College Pricing
Higher education institutions hire consultants who implement yield management tactics similar to those used by the hotel and airline industries.
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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.
|
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.
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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.
|
What to Know About Trump Admin’s Offer to 9 Colleges for Preferential Funding
MIT rejected the offer and the other eight universities are still considering it.
|
Civics Education Gains Ground in K–12 and Higher Education
Thirteen states require students at public colleges and universities to complete a civics course, according to a James G. Martin Center report.
|
First State Opts in to Federal School Choice Tax Incentive
Several states with existing tax credits for school vouchers could decide based on the success of their own programs.
|
Trump Admin Asks 9 Colleges to Agree to New Rules for Preferential Funding
The move is aimed at combating liberal influence in higher education.
|
Lawmakers Push to End Discriminatory College Pricing
Higher education institutions hire consultants who implement yield management tactics similar to those used by the hotel and airline industries.
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