US Government Checks Smith College Rules

May 5, 2026, 20:55
USPolitics

Introduction

The US Department of Education is checking Smith College. They want to see if the college follows the law about students.

Main Body

Smith College lets transgender women study there. Some people say this is wrong. They say the college is only for biological women. They think this is not fair for the students. In 2015, Smith College changed its rules. The college wanted to help more people. Now, the government wants to change these rules back. The government is also checking other schools in California. Some female athletes are unhappy. They say transgender athletes in their sports are not safe or fair.

Conclusion

The government wants to use biological sex to make rules for schools.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The Power of 'Want to'

In the text, we see a pattern: Want + to + Action.

This is how you tell someone about your goals or desires in English.

  • The government wants to see...
  • The government wants to change...
  • The college wanted to help...

How it works: Person β†’\rightarrow want(s) β†’\rightarrow to β†’\rightarrow verb

Simple examples for you:

  • I want to learn English.
  • He wants to go home.
  • They want to eat pizza.

🚩 Action Words (Verbs)

Notice these basic words from the story. They are very common in A2 English:

  • Check β†’\rightarrow To look if something is correct.
  • Follow β†’\rightarrow To do what a rule says.
  • Change β†’\rightarrow To make something different.

Vocabulary Learning

department
a part of a government or organization that deals with a particular area
Example:The Department of Education sets rules for schools.
transgender
a person whose gender identity is different from the sex they were born with
Example:Transgender students can study at Smith College.
unhappy
not happy or satisfied
Example:Some athletes are unhappy with the new rules.
biological
relating to living organisms or natural life
Example:Biological sex is the sex a person is born with.
fair
just and equal for everyone
Example:The rules should be fair to all students.
government
the group of people who run a country or state
Example:The government checks the college rules.
California
a state on the west coast of the United States
Example:The government is also checking schools in California.
athletes
people who play sports
Example:Athletes need safe competitions.
sports
activities that involve physical exertion and skill
Example:Some athletes are unhappy with the sports policies.
rules
instructions that people must follow
Example:The college has new rules.