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June 22, 2026 - 04:42
Education Notebook: Warsaw students earn 'powerhouse' reputation in environmental contestWarsaw Community High School students have secured their fourth consecutive state championship in an environmental competition, earning them the right to represent Indiana at the international...
June 21, 2026 - 18:48
Readers Speak Out: Education, Flanagan vs. Craig, and Nuclear PowerExcluding students with disabilities is not the answer to fixing struggling schools. That was the central message from several letters this week, as readers pushed back against proposals that would...
June 21, 2026 - 08:47
Opinion | To lead in global education, Hong Kong must go beyond narrow metricsRelying too heavily on simplified indicators risks incentivising behaviours that prioritise what can be measured over what truly matters. For years, Hong Kong has celebrated its top-tier...
June 20, 2026 - 17:29
What’s Cool At School? – Education behind bars has inmates and their supporters excitedLAS VEGAS - A growing number of correctional facilities are offering expanded educational opportunities, and the results are generating real excitement among inmates and their advocates. For people...
June 20, 2026 - 11:51
Vermont Governor Signs Education Reform Bill, Reviving Voluntary School Merger ProcessTwenty groups of school districts across Vermont will begin exploring voluntary mergers starting Oct. 15, following Gov. Phil Scott`s signing of a new education reform bill on Monday. The...
June 19, 2026 - 23:42
Rudy Ramirez Encourages Students to Pursue Education and Build Generational SuccessRodolfo `Rudy` Ramirez, the Executive Director of the McAllen Housing Commission, took the stage at the 2026 McHC Scholarship Banquet with a clear message for the young people in the room. He told...
June 19, 2026 - 02:14
Education consolidation bill signed into Vermont lawVermont Governor Phil Scott has signed a major education reform bill into law, marking a significant shift in how the state`s school system will be structured. The legislation, which passed the...
June 18, 2026 - 20:22
Federal special education changes aim for efficiency but worry Wisconsin disability advocatesThe U.S. Department of Education has announced a restructuring of how it enforces special education laws, a move officials say will cut red tape and speed up services for students with disabilities...
June 18, 2026 - 02:37
FSU education program ranks No. 25 globally in U.S. News & World Report rankingsFlorida State University`s education and educational research program has been ranked 25th in the world, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The program also placed second...
June 17, 2026 - 02:47
Trump takes special education, civil rights oversight away from Education DepartmentThe Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is removing special education and civil rights enforcement from the Department of Education. The move transfers these responsibilities to other...
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...