Loreta James

Loretta James

Loretta James is a dedicated journalist with over three years of experience covering education, community affairs, and politics across the United States. With a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and a keen eye for policy impacts, Loretta brings insightful reporting that bridges local stories with national relevance. Her work highlights the intersection of classroom challenges, civic engagement, and legislative developments, offering readers clear, human-centered narratives.

Columbia University Pressured by Students, Faculty to Challenge Federal Policies

Following the removal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, students, faculty, staff, and alumni held a “speak out” on Monday to denounce school officials for caving in to the demands of the Trump administration. The goal of the 25-hour event, which attracted hundreds of students, teachers, staff, and alumni, according to organizers,…

Columbia University Pressured by Students, Faculty to Challenge Federal Policies

Federal Budget Cuts Threaten IDEA Support for Youngest Learners

The Trump administration’s broader efforts to cut the size and budget of the federal government might put a lot of financial strain on a program that helps young children with developmental delays and their families. Congress will be considering proposals to reduce annual allocations and possibly Medicaid payments, which support early intervention services under the…

Federal Budget Cuts Threaten IDEA Support for Youngest Learners

19 States Take Legal Action Against Federal Efforts to Defund DEI Initiatives

The U.S. Department of Education has threatened to withhold education funds from states and school districts that continue their diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives, but Democratic attorneys general from 19 states are retaliating. The attorneys general argue in a lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. District Court of the District of Massachusetts that the Education…

19 States Take Legal Action Against Federal Efforts to Defund DEI Initiatives