Bluefield Daily Telegraph Archives, Jun 10, 2025, p. 4

DOE failure cited in critique of federal role in education

James H. Shott argues the Department of Education has not improved public schooling since its 1979 creation. He cites fiscal costs, political influences, and programs like diversity training as misaligned with student outcomes, urging a shutdown to return education to states.

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Bluefield to Hold Town Hall on 1.2 Million Reconnecting Communities Plan

City Manager Cecil Marson invites residents to today's 1:30 p.m. town hall at Bluefield State University’s Othello Harris-Jefferson Center to discuss a $1.2 million Reconnecting Communities project. Officials plan routing from the university entry on Route 52 through the northeast end to Rock Street and the campus, aiming to improve access and safety with future funding from federal and state partners.

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Reverse discrimination ruling seen as stability preserving Ames decision

The Supreme Court rules that reverse discrimination claims do not require higher proof for White or straight plaintiffs, upholding McDonnell Douglas framework while ending a separate extra burden in five circuits. Justice Jackson writes for the court, with Justice Thomas signaling possible future challenges to the framework. The decision preserves existing anti discrimination law and maintains current precedent.

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