Butler University launches US master’s program, raising concerns over sign language training – The Times of India

Butler University launches US master’s program, raising concerns over sign language training – The Times of India

National educators debate Butler’s approach to teaching children with hearing loss Butler University is set to launch a new online master’s program in Deaf education this fall, aimed at training teachers to help deaf children develop speaking and listening skills. The program, funded by a $1.25-million federal grant, is designed for students working with children…

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Texas A&M professor sues university over firing linked to gender identity lesson controversy – The Times of India

Texas A&M professor sues university over firing linked to gender identity lesson controversy – The Times of India

Fired Texas A&M lecturer files free speech lawsuit (image: New York Times) A former Texas A&M University professor has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging she was dismissed after political pressure mounted over a classroom discussion on gender identity. The case, as reported by the Associated Press (AP News), adds to the growing…

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Early learning programs in the US at risk after Trump administration delays child care funds – The Times of India

Early learning programs in the US at risk after Trump administration delays child care funds – The Times of India

(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Families and child care providers across the United States are worried after the Trump administration delayed federal funding for child care programs. These funds, given through the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), help low-income families pay for child care so parents can work or study. According to AP News,…

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Private college in Indianapolis shuts abruptly amid funding crisis: Staff laid off, students to transfer schools – The Times of India

Private college in Indianapolis shuts abruptly amid funding crisis: Staff laid off, students to transfer schools – The Times of India

Private college in Indianapolis shuts abruptly amid funding crisis, full staff laid off. Martin University, a private institution in Indianapolis, has terminated all staff and announced it will cease operations at the end of the semester, following years of financial struggles. Students have been advised to transfer to other local colleges, with the university providing…

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