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President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on Sunday, introducing significant changes to Social Security benefits for nearly three million Americans.

The United Kingdom's Labour Party is reportedly looking to "decolonize" science curricula to highlight findings from "other cultures."

A New Jersey law removing reading, writing, and math requirements for most teachers will take effect on January 1.

An Ohio school district has agreed to a $450,000 settlement with a middle school teacher, Vivian Geraghty, who was forced to resign after refusing to use a transgender student's chosen pronouns. Geraghty, who taught English at Jackson Memorial Middle School, filed a lawsuit against the Jackson Local School District for violating her First Amendment rights and freedom of speech.

Chicago taxpayers could be facing significant costs due to the school board's recent decision to fire Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez, despite his contract extending through June 2026. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s newly appointed school board voted 6-0 to end Martinez’s tenure, a move that has sparked widespread controversy.

Ohio lawmakers passed the Parents' Bill of Rights, sending it to Republican Governor Mike DeWine's desk.

The Biden administration has canceled more than $4 billion in student loan debt for nearly 55,000 people.

The Santa Ana Unified School Board is considering significant job cuts for educators while proposing a salary increase for the superintendent, drawing sharp criticism from students, parents, and teachers.

First Lady Jill Biden recently announced that she has taught her last class at Northern Virginia Community College.

In a significant development for teachers' rights, three educators in Harrisonburg, Virginia, reached a settlement with the Harrisonburg City School Board, ensuring they are not required to ask for or use students' preferred pronouns.