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August 17, 2026 - 22:29
The Quiet Education Crisis - Lack of Public WillFor years, the conversation around public education has focused on funding gaps, teacher shortages, and test scores. But beneath those measurable problems lies a deeper, more uncomfortable issue: a...
August 17, 2026 - 03:22
Higher education chancellor reports more students filling out FAFSA, enrolling in state-funded programWest Virginia`s higher education chancellor delivered a positive update last week, highlighting growth in both federal student aid applications and participation in a state-funded tuition program....
August 16, 2026 - 16:42
Laredo school districts earn top TEA ratings for 2026Both Laredo school districts are celebrating strong results from the Texas Education Agency`s latest accountability ratings. Laredo Independent School District earned its first A rating since 2021,...
August 16, 2026 - 02:26
The Arizona education guideArizona families have access to one of the most varied education landscapes in the country. The system includes traditional district schools, public charter schools, private institutions,...
August 15, 2026 - 01:15
Roanoke awarded national grant to create comprehensive model for character educationA significant boost is coming to Roanoke schools, as the district has been selected for a national grant worth $300,000. The money will go toward building a comprehensive model for character...
August 14, 2026 - 04:39
Chicago school board approves 2 nonbinding tax referendum questions for November ballotThe Chicago Board of Education voted during a special session to place two nonbinding referendum questions on the November ballot. The measures are designed to gauge public support for new revenue...
August 13, 2026 - 19:20
New Colorado law expands disability protections for students amid federal education changesColorado has enacted a new law that broadens disability protections for students in public schools, a move advocates say was driven in part by recent federal education policy changes. The measure,...
August 13, 2026 - 04:15
NYC public schools still haven’t updated controversial AI guidelines less than a month before classes resumeWith less than a month to go before the first bell rings, the New York City Department of Education has still not released updated public guidance on artificial intelligence in schools. Parents,...
August 13, 2026 - 01:57
Money and politics play a role in public education curriculum gaining popularity in TexasAs state lawmakers tighten the rules around what can be taught in Texas public schools, a quieter battle is playing out over which materials actually make it into classrooms. One education expert...
August 12, 2026 - 22:02
Some veterans to receive nearly $1,000 boost in education benefits starting Aug. 1Starting August 1, a group of veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill will see a significant bump in their monthly education payments. The Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed that the maximum...
August 12, 2026 - 18:42
CPS Board of Education could consider new millionaires tax at Wednesday meetingThe Chicago Public Schools Board of Education is set to gather this Wednesday for a regular meeting, and one item on the agenda is drawing significant attention: a potential new tax on the city`s...
August 12, 2026 - 01:43
‘We are professionals’: Coalition of Public Service and Health Care Unions Sue to Block New Department of Education Student Loan Rule That Will Hurt Patient Care and Worsen Staffing CrisesWASHINGTON - A coalition of unions representing hundreds of thousands of public service and health care workers filed a lawsuit this week challenging the Department of Education`s new RISE rule....
August 11, 2026 - 03:28
House Democrats disgruntled with state's response to education issuesSeveral Democratic members of the House of Delegates pushed back on Sunday after the Joint Standing Committee on Education wrapped up its meeting in Charleston, saying the state`s approach to...
August 10, 2026 - 04:36
Cedar Rapids announces school administration assignmentsThe Cedar Rapids Community School District has finalized its principal and administrative appointments for the 2027-28 academic year, marking a significant milestone in the district`s ongoing...
August 9, 2026 - 06:14
Hanapēpē college student awarded Hawai‘i Education Association awardA college student from Hanapepe has been recognized with a notable award from the Hawaii Education Association. The student, identified as Yamamoto, is earning praise for dedication to the teaching...
August 8, 2026 - 23:06
Amery's community education seeks to expand reachThe community education department in Amery is set to build on a year of solid participation, according to its new director. Amanda Warner presented her first annual report to the school board on...
August 8, 2026 - 00:34
AI Won’t Fix American EducationWhile artificial intelligence is being pitched as the next big thing in classrooms, from personalized tutoring to automated grading, there is a growing argument that the technology will not solve...
August 7, 2026 - 09:41
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recommends changing public university funding system to focus on student success metricsA significant change to how Texas public universities receive state money is on the table. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board put forward a new funding model during its July 22 quarterly...
August 6, 2026 - 20:45
‘Tony’ Review: Anthony Bourdain’s Education in Food and LifeThe new film Tony takes a different approach to the life of the late chef and storyteller Anthony Bourdain. Instead of covering his globe-trotting fame, the movie focuses on the years before any of...
August 6, 2026 - 03:28
Following Her CallingShameeka Upshaw spent years working on behalf of children caught in Alabama`s foster care system. Now she has shifted her focus to a different group that needs strong support: students with...
August 5, 2026 - 15:13
Gov. Kevin Stitt appoints State Superintendent Lindel Fields to serve as education secretaryOklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has named State Superintendent Lindel Fields to the position of state secretary of education. The appointment puts Fields in a dual role, as he will continue to serve...
August 5, 2026 - 12:53
Roanoke voters weigh education, housing and public safety in Democratic City Council primaryFive Democratic candidates faced off in Tuesday`s primary election, with voters narrowing the field to three contenders who will advance to the November ballot. The race drew attention to a cluster...
August 4, 2026 - 22:47
Presenter: Turn special education conflict into collaborationA new training session is being offered for school administrators who want to handle special education conflicts more constructively. The workshop, aimed at principals and district leaders, focuses...
August 4, 2026 - 03:34
Florida could bar undocumented students from postsecondary career and technical education programsThe Florida Department of Education is quietly drafting new rules that would prevent undocumented students from enrolling in postsecondary career and technical education programs across the state....
August 3, 2026 - 23:18
Education’s McMahon Asks All U.S. Colleges For Trump-Approved Reform Commitments By Year’s EndThe U.S. Department of Education is asking every college and university in the country to submit written commitments on a list of Trump-administration priorities by the end of the year. In a letter...
August 3, 2026 - 07:47
NYC early childhood chief Simone Hawkins to leave Education DepartmentSimone Hawkins, the deputy chancellor for early childhood education at the New York City Department of Education, will leave her post in September. Her departure comes just as the city gears up to...
August 2, 2026 - 18:06
Einstein College Opens IGNITE Community Teaching Lab to Expand Access to Bronx Science EducationThe Albert Einstein College of Medicine has cut the ribbon on a brand new facility called the IGNITE Community Teaching Lab, marking the first space of its kind in the Bronx. IGNITE stands for...
August 2, 2026 - 05:40
Civic education in U.S. includes instruction, but little participation, report says • The Mendocino VoiceA new report finds that American students receive plenty of classroom instruction on how government works, but far too few opportunities to actually practice civic participation. The study,...
August 1, 2026 - 21:28
The Adaptive University: Why Adaptive Capacity Is Higher Education’s Next Great ChallengeUniversities have always been among society`s greatest engines of innovation. Yet these institutions that produce so much breakthrough thinking often struggle to apply that same creativity to their...
August 1, 2026 - 03:49
The Trump Administration Is Rewriting Sex Education to Promote ParenthoodFederal guidelines for sex education and teen pregnancy prevention are getting a major overhaul, with new requirements that focus heavily on biological processes and long-term family planning. The...