BIZARRE: 18 | Mind Blowing Facts

What Keir Starmer's new free school meals plan means for London

The government has announced the major change to free school meals will take effect from next year

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

Trump administration threatens Columbia University’s accreditation

The Education Department accuses school of violating the Civil Rights Act and calls for its accreditor to take action.

Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2025

Education Secretary Dodges Question on History Classes Teaching That Biden Won the 2020 Election: 'We Should Hear All Sides'

Linda McMahon refused to say whether teaching that Joe Biden won the 2020 election is "illegal DEI," instead insisting that schools "should hear all sides."

Latin Times · Jun 4, 2025

TRIO cuts emerge as Education budget sticking point - Roll Call

Senators from both parties challenged Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday about proposed cuts to college student aid programs.

Roll Call · Jun 3, 2025

Texas Education Agency extends Houston school district takeover through 2027

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath applauded the district for its improvements while citing the need for more time to “achieve lasting success for students.”

The Texas Tribune · Jun 2, 2025

OPINION - Rivalry, resentment, entitlement and a girl crush — the extracts from Sarah Vine’s memoir remind us what really matters in politics

Forget every other reading matter – put down your 250th anniversary copy of Pride and Prejudice and toss Bill Clinton’s thriller, First Gentleman, to one side – because the required reading right now is the extracts now being published from Sarah Vine’s memoir, How Not to be a Political Wife.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

‘This is what authoritarianism looks like’: Education Secretary mimics Soviet-era playbook, says only pro-Trump research will get funding

Linda McMahon states that if universities want research funding, they better get in with the program.

We Got This Covered · May 29, 2025

Trump Official Called Out for 'Deeply Troubling' Stance on Harvard's Funding: 'A Blatant Attack on Academic Freedom'

Linda McMahon suggested university research and funding should align with Trump's political agenda, but critics warn the stance threatens academic freedom.

Latin Times · May 28, 2025

Education Secretary Ridiculed After Failing to Explain Trump Admin's Criteria for Foreign Students: 'The I Don't Know Administration'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon's CNBC response inspired ridicule online as critics dubbed President Donald Trump's cabinet "The I Don't Know Administration."

Latin Times · May 28, 2025

Government ‘not going to rule anything out’ amid benefit cap pressure

The Government has been under pressure to axe the system which restricts certain benefits to the first two children in most households.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025