Latest Education Insights: Brain Rize News Updates - Page 3

June 6, 2026 - 05:24

Minnesota 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

State 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

The 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

For 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

Michael 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

Lawmakers 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

On 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

The 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

A 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

California 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

by 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 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....

May 28, 2026 - 20:18

The U.S. Department of Education`s top official recently toured the research facilities at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, getting a firsthand look at the institution`s academic and scientific...

May 28, 2026 - 01:09

As the final school bell rings and summer break begins, a familiar concern resurfaces among community leaders and safety advocates: a potential spike in teen gun violence. With idle hours and less...

May 27, 2026 - 22:32

Jonathan Alger announced Wednesday that he will step down as president of American University, a position he has held for only two years. He plans to transition into a fellowship with America 250,...

May 27, 2026 - 04:24

After years of declining test scores and widening achievement gaps, a new push is underway to reshape how California`s public schools serve its students. The effort, backed by broad bipartisan...

May 26, 2026 - 08:10

The Vermont Senate is expected to cast a vote on a major education consolidation plan tomorrow, though the outcome remains uncertain as last-minute negotiations continue in Montpelier. The bill,...

May 25, 2026 - 18:59

A new farming research and education center in Maine stands out for its use of mass timber and a design that echoes the region`s agricultural heritage. The project, created by the architecture firm...

May 25, 2026 - 11:54

School districts across Texas are making deep cuts to staff and closing multiple campuses as they grapple with a perfect storm of financial pressures. Declining student enrollment, persistent...

May 24, 2026 - 11:51

China has partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to establish a new centre for STEM education in Shanghai, a move aimed at boosting technical training...

May 23, 2026 - 17:29

Making the decision to retire this year was extremely difficult for Renee Scholz. A high school math teacher in the Upsala School District, she simply loves her job and the students she works with...

May 23, 2026 - 00:06

FRANKFORT, KY - The Kentucky Board of Education held a virtual meeting on May 6, focusing on setting its top priorities and preparing for the next state budget cycle. Board members discussed how to...

May 22, 2026 - 04:53

A major donation is set to remove one of the biggest barriers to international education: the high cost. Louis and Mary Kay Smith have given $20 million to fund a program that will allow students...

May 21, 2026 - 02:17

The traditional model of elite education has long been defined by its instruction: world-class faculty, rigorous curricula, and selective admissions. But a growing number of thought leaders argue...

May 20, 2026 - 01:17

A proposed constitutional amendment that would remove the governor`s authority to appoint members of the North Carolina State Board of Education moved forward in the state House on Tuesday. The...

May 19, 2026 - 21:01

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, along with a coalition of 23 states and two governors, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Education. The legal action challenges what the...

May 19, 2026 - 02:40

A new study has uncovered alarming attitudes among a segment of young Americans, with a significant number expressing the belief that Jewish people were responsible for the Holocaust. The findings,...