Hey there! 👋 Did you hear about Harvard University? It’s a really famous school in the United States. Recently, it’s been making headlines because it’s standing up to President Trump’s demands.
The U.S. government wants universities to agree to certain rules that some schools think are not fair. These rules are called “ideological demands,” which means they are based on a set of ideas or beliefs.
The government is saying that if the universities don’t follow these demands, they might lose some important money called “federal funding.” This money helps schools with things like research and education programs.
Many schools are worried about losing this funding, so they’ve decided to agree to the demands. But Harvard is saying, “We won’t agree to something we think isn’t right!” Even though they might lose money, they believe it’s important to stand up for their principles.
This is a big deal because it shows that Harvard is willing to take a risk to do what they think is right. It also makes us think about standing up for our own beliefs, even when it’s tough.
What do you think about Harvard’s choice? Would you stand up for what you believe in? 🤔
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
