Latest Education Insights: Brain Rize News Updates
June 16, 2026 - 06:53
Floyd County Board of Education to proposes significant millage rate cutThe Floyd County Board of Education has put forward a plan to slash its millage rate, a move Superintendent Glenn White described as aiming for `historic lows.` The proposed cut hinges on the...
June 15, 2026 - 19:03
INTERIM REPORT: Joint Committee on EducationThe Joint Committee on Education convened this morning to tackle pressing financial issues affecting county school systems across the state. Four treasurers from county school boards took the floor...
June 15, 2026 - 04:23
Lisa McClain calls out ‘woke ideology’ in education systemRepublican Representative Lisa McClain of Michigan has sharply criticized what she calls `woke ideology` in the American education system, pointing to a recent controversy in Loudoun County,...
June 14, 2026 - 10:57
UT System fully complies with DEI ban, state audit findsA state audit has determined that the University of Texas System is fully following the 2023 law that banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices across public colleges. The review, conducted by...
June 13, 2026 - 21:56
Craven County Schools Superintendent: Public Education's Strength Lies in Community TiesDr. Matthew Cheeseman, superintendent of Craven County Schools, made a strong case for the importance of public education during a recent address, emphasizing that its true value comes from deep...
June 13, 2026 - 01:46
Rising junior will be next student member of MNPS Board of EducationA high school student will take a seat on the Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education, bringing a student`s perspective to district-level decisions. The newly appointed member, a rising...
June 12, 2026 - 10:40
Ed Department Sued Over Special Education CutsA coalition of multiple states has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education after the agency abruptly canceled millions of dollars in federal grants intended for training special...
June 11, 2026 - 18:28
Wisconsin congressional Democrats want to repeal national voucher for educationDemocratic members of Congress from Wisconsin gathered in Washington D.C. on Thursday to announce new legislation aimed at dismantling a national school voucher initiative. Representatives Gwen...
June 11, 2026 - 05:21
Vermont working to improve education outcomes as test scores are mixed nationallyNew legislation in Vermont is targeting chronic absenteeism as a key driver of lagging educational outcomes, even as national test score data reveals a fragmented picture of student recovery....
June 10, 2026 - 22:50
Lewis Katz School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy collaborate to improve global health educationA new partnership between Temple University`s Lewis Katz School of Medicine and its School of Pharmacy is working to reshape how students prepare for global health challenges. The collaboration...
June 10, 2026 - 00:38
Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidationWhile Mississippi`s community colleges and universities have yet to feel the full impact of the widely predicted enrollment cliff, new projections from the state`s Institutions of Higher Learning...
June 9, 2026 - 04:47
FTC orders Illuminate Education to bolster data security after breach impacting 10M studentsThe Federal Trade Commission has ordered Illuminate Education to overhaul its data security practices following a breach that exposed the personal information of roughly 10 million students. The...
June 8, 2026 - 03:53
New KIDS COUNT Index Reveals Where States Are Making Progress for ChildrenThe Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, offering a fresh look at how children are faring across the United States. The annual report tracks state-by-state progress...
June 7, 2026 - 21:45
Here in Evanston: District 65 needs a good finance and education plan. Here’s oneA recent photograph captured the quiet remnants of recess at Kingsley School on the day after the last day of classes. The image of empty playgrounds and leftover games serves as a fitting metaphor...
June 7, 2026 - 01:29
No. 47’s Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black studentsAn Associated Press investigation reveals how the current administration`s Education and Justice departments are shifting the focus of civil rights enforcement. Officials are actively challenging...
June 6, 2026 - 05:24
‘You Are Not Alone’: Minnesota mandates mental health education for all studentsMinnesota students will soon see new mental health lessons in their classrooms. The state has passed a law requiring mental health education for all K-12 students, making it one of the few states...
June 5, 2026 - 19:05
New parent advisory council aims to strengthen family voices in public educationState Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice `Mo` Green has announced the formation of a new statewide parent advisory council, an initiative designed to give families a stronger, more direct...
June 5, 2026 - 06:06
CHCCS Board of Education votes to close Glenwood Elementary SchoolThe Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education has voted to close Glenwood Elementary School, a decision driven by long-term financial and enrollment challenges. The board first...
June 4, 2026 - 20:52
The Haredi World’s One-Track Education ProblemFor generations, the Haredi community has built its identity around the study of Torah. Young men are expected to spend years, often decades, in yeshiva, dedicating their lives to religious texts....
June 4, 2026 - 03:03
McShane recognized nationally for innovative approach to community-based medical educationMichael McShane, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Penn State College of Medicine, has been named the recipient of the 2026 McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award. The recognition highlights his...
June 3, 2026 - 17:09
MD Education Oversight Boards Discuss School and Student AssessmentThe Maryland State Board of Education teamed up with the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board this week for a joint meeting focused on how well the state`s education overhaul is...
June 3, 2026 - 11:17
Frontrunners emerge in race for two Sacramento County Board of Education seatsThe contest for two open seats on the Sacramento County Board of Education has sharpened into a clear battle between organized labor and charter school supporters. With the primary election...
June 2, 2026 - 22:57
Kenai education associations express disappointment in school district’s statementThe Kenai Peninsula Borough School District`s recent statement expressing disappointment over a rejected health care deal has drawn sharp criticism from local education associations. Union leaders...
June 2, 2026 - 09:41
Vermont school leaders react to education compromise and next stepsLawmakers in Montpelier have approved a plan that encourages, but does not require, school districts to merge voluntarily. The compromise bill, which emerged after months of debate, aims to reduce...
June 1, 2026 - 20:37
Saving lives through Drug Take-Back and substance use educationOn a windy April Saturday in Hershey, drivers line up to hand off bags and boxes of pills and needles to Penn State Health pharmacy staff members and a friendly police officer. For Rhonda Ford of...
June 1, 2026 - 07:22
TECH & INNOVATION: From education to innovation, Part 5The traditional view of education as a preparation phase for a fixed career is fading. In its place, a more fluid model is emerging where learning itself becomes a constant process of adaptation....
May 31, 2026 - 23:36
Seminar in Mamaroneck brings marine life education to kidsA floating classroom docked in Mamaroneck on Sunday, giving local children a chance to trade their desks for the deck of a historic schooner. The SoundWaters Schooner, a replica of a 19th-century...
May 31, 2026 - 04:31
Legislature, governor must improve nursing education in CaliforniaCalifornia has long prided itself on being a leader in innovation, yet the state`s approach to nursing education remains stuck in outdated models. As demand for healthcare workers surges, the...
May 30, 2026 - 02:51
Smith College Investigation Widens Trump Administration’s Attacks on Higher Education, Advocates Sayby Sarah Prager Smith College is now under federal investigation for its policy of admitting transgender women, a move that advocates say signals a broader escalation in the Trump administration`s...
May 29, 2026 - 08:22
The Texas Education Agency rejected Austin ISD's plan for failing schoolsThe Texas Education Agency has turned down Austin ISD`s proposal to partner with a charter network for three struggling middle schools, a move that leaves the campuses at risk of a state takeover....