Latest Education Insights: Brain Rize News Updates

July 31, 2026 - 10:34

A Senate committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would block the administration from dismantling the Department of Education, marking the most direct congressional challenge yet to President...

July 30, 2026 - 22:29

Dr. Meredith Critchfield, Dean of Grand Canyon University`s College of Education, and Faculty Chair Alicia Kozimor recently pedaled the equivalent of a 140-mile journey from Phoenix to Flagstaff...

July 30, 2026 - 01:10

Four teachers from North Texas have been selected to serve on Governor Greg Abbott`s Texas Classroom Commission, a panel tasked with developing recommendations for the state`s public education...

July 29, 2026 - 00:36

Dallas ISD welcomed students back to class two weeks ahead of schedule at 20 different campuses this morning. The early start is part of a district initiative aimed at reducing summer learning loss...

July 28, 2026 - 00:55

A state-appointed education commission in North Carolina has started writing policy recommendations aimed at improving schools. The group, created by state lawmakers, is zeroing in on three main...

July 27, 2026 - 08:25

The Santa Fe Striders, a local running organization, has awarded scholarships to three student-athletes this year, bringing the total amount given to local youth since 2021 to $30,500. The latest...

July 26, 2026 - 17:27

Pralhad Joshi, a seasoned politician and long-time member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s cabinet, has been appointed as India`s new Minister of Education. Joshi, who has been a key figure in the...

July 26, 2026 - 04:45

A Cleveland-based nonprofit is making waves by providing essential water safety education to schools throughout Northeast Ohio. AquaMissions aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills...

July 25, 2026 - 03:04

The Education Department announced on Thursday that it is eliminating a long-standing policy that permitted the use of statistical disparities as evidence of discrimination in schools during civil...

July 24, 2026 - 04:59

A new partnership between Mid-Ohio Adult Education and Ohio State University at Mansfield is set to launch a training program aimed at filling critical roles in local classrooms. The initiative,...

July 23, 2026 - 05:45

A special education teacher in Fairfax County has been taken into custody after police say she assaulted a student in her classroom. The incident, which occurred at a local school, led to charges...

July 22, 2026 - 21:40

The U.S. Education Department has formally rescinded a civil rights enforcement measure that required states to monitor and address discrimination in career and technical education programs. The...

July 22, 2026 - 01:02

A Glasgow High School junior has been chosen to serve as the student voice on the Kentucky Board of Education. Trace Brooking, a junior at GHS, will take on the role of non-voting student member...

July 21, 2026 - 03:31

The University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College has secured a $1.8 million federal grant aimed at helping young adults earn their GED while gaining hands-on construction skills. The funding,...

July 20, 2026 - 00:14

Dr. Henry Mack, a former finalist for the top job at Florida Gulf Coast University, is being considered for the role of Florida`s next Commissioner of Education. Governor Ron DeSantis has put...

July 19, 2026 - 10:56

The Georgia Lottery has posted a historic profit for education, raising more than $1.54 billion during the 2026 fiscal year. That figure, exactly $1,540,868,000, represents the highest single-year...

July 18, 2026 - 20:35

Morgan State University is set to introduce a new Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence starting this fall. The program places the historically Black university among a growing list...

July 18, 2026 - 01:31

Discovery Education`s digital citizenship initiative has been recognized as a 2026 CODiE Award winner, marking a significant achievement for the educational technology company. The award, presented...

July 17, 2026 - 21:27

A Greensboro-based nonprofit focused on using soccer for social change has received a major financial boost. Shift_Ed was awarded a $250,000 grant from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The...

July 17, 2026 - 01:47

To the Editor: Your recent article rightly noted that donating to the Newton Public Schools can be complicated, even for the most well-meaning giver. Concerns about equity, favoritism, and how...

July 16, 2026 - 03:15

The Big Sky Ski Education Foundation, known as BSSEF, is now hiring coaches for the upcoming winter season. These are seasonal roles available at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana. The...

July 15, 2026 - 18:21

The Real Estate Council of Ontario has rolled out a fresh elective continuing education course aimed at helping Ontario real estate professionals get a clearer handle on the Professional Liability...

July 15, 2026 - 04:21

Lancaster County`s 17 school districts are set to receive a combined $248 million in basic education funding for the 2026-27 school year. That marks a $1.3 million increase over the previous year`s...

July 14, 2026 - 00:40

Jeanne Snodgrass has stepped down from her position on the Columbia Schools Board of Education, effective Monday, July 13, 2026. Snodgrass, who served as a board member for several years, submitted...

July 13, 2026 - 12:03

The Middlesex County Courthouse issued a ruling on Thursday that partially lifted some restrictions against New Brunswick Today while upholding others, stemming from a May incident tied to a...

July 12, 2026 - 18:49

Conservative commentator Rachel Campos-Duffy has offered a sharp analysis of the growing influence of socialist ideas within the Democratic Party, pointing to two key drivers: a failing education...

July 12, 2026 - 05:07

Trenton, NJ - San Francisco 49ers safety Ji`Ayir Brown returned to his hometown this weekend to host a youth football clinic alongside the nonprofit Education Outweighs Them All (EOTA). The event...

July 11, 2026 - 23:56

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Education Department rule that would have restricted federal borrowing limits for certain graduate programs, a decision that keeps higher loan caps in...

July 11, 2026 - 08:14

A new package of 10 bills has been introduced in Congress, aiming to permanently codify the outsourcing of key federal education programs. Supporters, primarily Republicans, argue the legislation...

July 10, 2026 - 19:01

SAVANNAH, GA - This summer, four local nonprofits in Savannah will get a boost from college interns funded through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty. Among the organizations...