Latest Education Insights: Brain Rize News Updates - Page 9

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,...

May 18, 2026 - 20:56

Growing up as a Black kid in the Bronx, I walked into a Jesuit school not knowing what to expect. The buildings were old, the hallways smelled like floor wax and ambition, and the teachers wore...

May 18, 2026 - 02:50

The Financial Times has released its latest executive education rankings, with London and Milan emerging as the top cities for both open and custom programmes. Business schools in these hubs have...

May 17, 2026 - 23:13

State lawmakers in Oklahoma are celebrating what they call historic levels of education funding, pointing to budget increases that have pushed total spending to new highs. But a closer look at the...

May 17, 2026 - 05:58

Santa Fe Community College celebrated a milestone Saturday, honoring 635 graduates in a ceremony that saw a 16% increase from the previous year. Among the crowd of new alumni was a grandmother who...

May 16, 2026 - 22:29

This weekend, the historic Majestic Theatre will welcome hundreds of students from across South Texas for the annual Joci Awards ceremony. The event, a major highlight for performing arts education...

May 16, 2026 - 06:14

California Governor Gavin Newsom`s revised budget proposal has drawn praise from education advocates, who see major wins in special education funding and a new plan for paid pregnancy leave for...

May 15, 2026 - 19:41

Boston University`s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development has announced the promotion of three faculty members from associate professor to full professor. The advancement recognizes...

May 15, 2026 - 09:54

A massive new health education complex opened in Kearney this week, drawing state leaders and medical professionals to celebrate what many called a historic milestone for rural healthcare. The...

May 14, 2026 - 21:24

The U.S. House education committee has issued a subpoena for Chicago Public Schools CEO and Superintendent Macquline King, requiring her to testify at a hearing focused on how schools handle gender...

May 14, 2026 - 05:51

Union leaders and school board members are pushing back against Chicago Public Schools` latest budget proposal, which they say will slash teaching positions across the district. The criticism comes...

May 13, 2026 - 20:34

The University of Utah`s Genetic Science Learning Center marked a major milestone this week with a gala honoring its founder and decades of work in science education. The event, held on campus,...

May 13, 2026 - 06:39

In a separate city ballot, residents of Hurricane passed a critical operating levy for the city`s general fund. The levy, which replaces an expiring tax, will maintain current funding levels for...

May 12, 2026 - 22:26

The North Wasco County Education Foundation has selected the recipients for its Spring 2026 Classroom Mini-Grant program. The grants, which fund creative and practical projects in local schools,...

May 12, 2026 - 01:44

When Mazin Klapperich stands in front of a classroom, he feels like a leader. He knows exactly what he`s doing thanks to the four years of classroom experience he has already gained as a student...

May 11, 2026 - 04:20

A new ballot initiative in Colorado is raising alarms among state lawmakers, who warn that a mandated increase in road funding could force painful cuts to healthcare and education. The measure...

May 10, 2026 - 03:48

The U.S. Department of Education has opened a formal discrimination investigation into the Houston Independent School District`s proposed changes to its special education programs. The inquiry...

May 9, 2026 - 21:02

The School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello has announced its 2025-2026 Clinical Interns of the Year. The two honorees are Olivia Justice and Hannah Billings, as confirmed...

May 9, 2026 - 03:46

Presbyterian College celebrated its next generation of educators this week as education majors were formally inducted into the teaching profession during the college`s annual Teacher Induction...

May 8, 2026 - 18:19

Apple has quietly updated the requirements for its education pricing, now forcing shoppers to prove they are a current student or teacher before they can buy discounted products. The change applies...

May 8, 2026 - 00:56

Students in the Design and Visual Communications program at Ocean County Vocational Technical School recently wrapped up their first Nonprofit Partnership Program, a hands-on collaboration that...

May 7, 2026 - 01:55

Two individuals now face criminal charges in connection with the disappearance of a school resource officer`s firearm in Arlington Heights earlier this week. Authorities announced the charges late...

May 6, 2026 - 20:41

Texas education commissioner Mike Morath has moved to install new leadership in four school districts across the state over the past several weeks, with the Connally Independent School District...

May 6, 2026 - 10:49

As the 2026 primary election approaches, Orange County voters are looking closely at the candidates vying for a seat on the Board of Education. One of those candidates is Jason Sams, who recently...