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June 16, 2026 - 08:30
Arkansas ranks 43rd in child well-being as education, health scores decline, report findsA new report shows Arkansas has fallen to 43rd in the nation for child well-being, marking a continued decline in key areas like education and health. The annual Kids Count Data Book, released by...
June 15, 2026 - 18:08
Austin ISD's $181 Million Budget Hole Built Up Over YearsAustin Independent School District is staring down a $181 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year, a crisis that did not happen overnight. A review of district financial records and...
June 15, 2026 - 13:03
The Blogs: Read the Room: A Letter to Israel’s Educational Leaders on Disability InclusionIn a recent blog post, Perri Schwartz addresses a direct and heartfelt message to Israel`s educational leaders, urging them to truly `read the room` when it comes to disability inclusion. Schwartz...
June 14, 2026 - 21:06
Once a national leader, Iowa's education ranking sinksIowa schools, long held up as a model for academic excellence across the country, have seen their standing decline in recent years. New data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows the state is no...
June 14, 2026 - 04:30
Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant to support EMCC Adult Education effortsThe Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Adult Education Department at East Mississippi Community College. The funding is intended to support the purchase of...
June 13, 2026 - 10:08
Idaho's Wassmuth Center celebrates 30 years of human rights educationThe Wassmuth Center for Human Rights in downtown Boise is preparing to celebrate three decades of work. The milestone anniversary will be marked with a public event at the end of June, designed to...
June 12, 2026 - 20:50
Higher education chancellor receives three-year contract extension, declines pay raiseThe West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission voted unanimously on Friday to extend Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker`s contract as chancellor for another three years. In a move that drew quiet...
June 12, 2026 - 02:16
Missouri higher education prepares to be an AI-talent pipelineMissouri is positioning its colleges and universities as a primary source of skilled workers for the growing artificial intelligence economy. Governor Mike Kehoe signed an executive order in...
June 11, 2026 - 12:59
Catholic higher education should form 'voices for the Church,' says scholarA Catholic scientist has called on the nation`s Catholic colleges and universities to reawaken the Catholic imagination within academic life, arguing that these institutions must actively nurture...
June 10, 2026 - 18:36
Palm Beach County School District welcomes 18 new teachers through education programThe Palm Beach County School District has welcomed 18 new teachers who completed a special program designed to turn current district employees into certified educators. This marks the first...
June 10, 2026 - 07:11
Sylvia Wright takes Democratic primary for SC Superintendent of EducationSylvia Wright secured the Democratic nomination for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on Tuesday night, after an early and commanding lead forced her opponent, Lisa Ellis, to concede the...
June 9, 2026 - 20:44
Testimony before the House Committee on Education and the WorkforceA healthcare workforce expert told the House Committee on Education and the Workforce that Congress should step in to fix growing legal confusion around temporary doctors and nurses. Rather than...
June 9, 2026 - 00:59
Kansas political battles await after 5 Republicans decline to seek reelection to Board of EducationA wave of retirements is reshaping the Kansas State Board of Education. Five Republican members have announced they will not seek reelection in 2026, opening the door for a crowded and potentially...
June 8, 2026 - 04:15
Seneca Park Zoo hosted 'Zoobilation' on Saturday, a fundraiser supporting education and outreachThe Seneca Park Zoo welcomed guests after dark on Saturday for its annual Zoobilation event, a fundraiser designed to support the zoo`s education and community outreach programs. This year`s...
June 7, 2026 - 12:31
Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program by University of Hawaiʻi now accepting applicationsThe University of Hawaii is now accepting applications for its Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program, a unique opportunity designed to introduce high school students to the world of...
June 6, 2026 - 23:02
Education Minnesota - NEA President's Award for Human and Civil RightsFor nearly three decades, Education Minnesota has stood as a leading voice for justice and excellence in public education across the state. The organization`s long-standing commitment to equity and...
June 6, 2026 - 00:53
How to Become a BCBA: Education, Certification, and Career Steps ExplainedIf you are passionate about supporting individuals with autism and other neurodiverse needs, you have probably looked into becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. BCBAs provide essential...
June 5, 2026 - 08:47
CHCCS Board of Education Votes to Close Glenwood Elementary School, Protect Magnet ProgramsThe Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to close Glenwood Elementary School, with the shutdown scheduled for the fall of 2027. The decision came...
June 4, 2026 - 18:07
Next-Generation Education: CMU Welcomes Summer K-12 ScholarsThis summer, Carnegie Mellon University is opening its campus to a new wave of young learners. The university is hosting its annual program for K-12 students, bringing in scholars from the local...
June 4, 2026 - 08:00
Congressional committee examines higher education's role in teaching students to use AIUtah Representative Burgess Owens led a hearing in Washington on Wednesday, pressing a panel of education experts on the role higher education must play in teaching students to use artificial...
June 3, 2026 - 19:48
Education groups want 70% of Mainers college-educated by 2035A broad coalition of colleges, education advocacy groups, and business leaders has set an ambitious new goal for Maine`s workforce. The group is pushing to increase the percentage of working-age...
June 3, 2026 - 01:40
California superintendent of public instruction race: Live election resultsThe June 2 primary election in California is set to narrow the field for the state`s top education job, with voters deciding which two candidates will move on to the general election for...
June 2, 2026 - 21:07
Cell phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to passLawmakers have advanced a slate of education bills this session, including a measure that would ban cell phones in classrooms and another that relaxes foreign language requirements for high school...
June 2, 2026 - 03:21
Trio of Bills Expands Higher Education Access for Low-income and Rural StudentsGovernor Jared Polis today signed three bills to support students at Colorado`s higher education institutions, aiming to reduce financial barriers and expand opportunities for low-income and rural...
June 1, 2026 - 18:06
These Are The States Suing The Education Department For Pushing New Policy Limiting Student LoansA coalition of Democratic governors and state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging a new policy that restricts federal funding for certain...
June 1, 2026 - 08:42
Education Notebook: Garrett-Keyser-Butler celebrates school groundbreakingThe Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School District officially broke ground on a new J.E. Ober Elementary School this week, marking a major milestone for the growing district. The project, which...
May 31, 2026 - 20:11
Hayfields to HarvardGrowing up on her grandparents` farm in Hawkins County, Kathleen Self learned early that hard work was not just a virtue but a way of life. The daily rhythm of tending to animals and helping with...
May 31, 2026 - 12:47
Bill Maher blasts CA education system, claims Mississippi is ‘kicking our a--’Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher took aim at California`s education system during a recent episode of his HBO show `Real Time,` arguing that the state has fallen behind in key areas....
May 30, 2026 - 20:09
Vermont lawmakers adjourn passing education bill, budget and property tax yieldsVermont lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session Friday, heading home for the summer after pushing through a series of major bills that had dominated the final weeks of debate. The package...
May 30, 2026 - 09:33
Vermont Legislature adjourns 2026 session that centered, again, on education reformThe Vermont Legislature wrapped up its 2026 session this week, once again placing education reform at the center of its work after months of debate over school funding and property taxes. Lawmakers...