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July 28, 2026 - 18:12
What is the Classic Learning Test, and could Texas incorporate into coTexas higher education officials have indicated they would back the expansion of the Classic Learning Test, or CLT, for use in college admissions across the state. The move could offer an...
July 28, 2026 - 05:00
Sanders appoints Gary Starks to State Board of EducationGovernor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Gary Stark to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Stark currently holds the position of senior advisor at the Walton Personal Philanthropy...
July 27, 2026 - 04:07
Week in Insights: Florida Tax Holiday Does Little for EducationThis week, tax policy experts turned their attention to several key developments, including the IRS`s accelerated settlement program, a significant Tax Court ruling on cryptocurrency staking, and a...
July 26, 2026 - 06:43
Essential Tennessee Education Laws for Parents Before School StartsAs the new school year approaches, Tennessee parents should familiarize themselves with key education laws and policies that could impact their children. Understanding these regulations can help...
July 25, 2026 - 22:00
Education Minister of India Steps Down Following Major Youth ProtestsIndia`s education minister resigned Saturday amid a scandal that sparked massive protests across the nation. Hundreds of thousands of young people and students took to the streets, expressing their...
July 25, 2026 - 00:18
The Role of AI in Education: A Question Worth ExploringThe University of Chicago has introduced Claude Enterprise for students and staff to explore the potential of artificial intelligence. However, this initiative raises an important question: what is...
July 24, 2026 - 01:32
Kentucky set to adopt federal education tax credit optionKentucky is moving forward with a federal education tax credit initiative that has drawn sharp criticism from Governor Andy Beshear. The state will participate in a program allowing taxpayers to...
July 23, 2026 - 18:15
Immersive nature-based education sets sail -A new nonprofit on the Vineyard is putting a fresh spin on outdoor education, trading a traditional classroom for the deck of a bluewater sailboat. The Wonder and Wander Collective, a 501(c)(3)...
July 23, 2026 - 09:37
The Learning Curve: Sped Enrollment Increasing More Slowly at Wealthy DistrictsThe number of children identified with disabilities in public schools across the country is climbing, but the growth is not evenly distributed. New data reveals a clear divide: school districts...
July 22, 2026 - 18:09
Education Department investigates ECU medical school admissionsThe U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into East Carolina University`s Brody School of Medicine as part of a nationwide review of alleged discriminatory admissions practices....
July 22, 2026 - 01:41
Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachersFacing persistently low literacy rates among students, Michigan is overhauling how its teachers are trained to teach reading. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new directive that makes...
July 21, 2026 - 04:34
Fort Stewart education center evacuated after suspicious package reportA Fort Stewart education center was evacuated early Monday morning after personnel reported a suspicious package on the premises. Officials stated the move was made `out of an abundance of caution`...
July 20, 2026 - 02:19
Westborough Women’s Club awards scholarshipsThe Westborough Women`s Club has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship awards, recognizing eight local students for their achievements and potential. The scholarship committee made...
July 19, 2026 - 04:18
Letters for July 19: Battens’ gifts help education, all of Hampton RoadsRecent letters to the editor highlight the far-reaching impact of the Batten family`s philanthropy, with one writer emphasizing that their donations do more than just fund buildings. The gifts,...
July 18, 2026 - 18:34
City Council aids struggling paraprofessionals with one-time $10,000 pay bumpThe City Council has approved a one-time payment of $10,000 for paraprofessionals, a move aimed at stabilizing a workforce that has been stretched thin by low wages and high turnover. The payment,...
July 18, 2026 - 16:34
Pennsylvania's Latest Budget Delivers Major Boost to Education FundingPennsylvania`s newly approved state budget includes a significant increase of more than $670 million for education funding, marking another substantial investment in the state`s public schools. The...
July 17, 2026 - 21:51
What does the federal "Do No Harm" provision mean for Michigan students?Starting July 1, the U.S. Department of Education launched a new accountability measure designed to track whether college graduates are earning enough to justify the cost of their degrees. The...
July 17, 2026 - 09:53
Catoosa County Board of Education raises property taxes to make up $3.5M shortfallThe Catoosa County Board of Education voted unanimously this week to raise the local millage rate by 1.5 points, bringing it to 15.750. The move translates to a more than 17 percent increase in...
July 16, 2026 - 19:53
House education panel advances package to dismantle Education DepartmentThe House Education and Workforce Committee has voted to advance a legislative package aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The proposal would permanently shift the agency`s core...
July 16, 2026 - 00:53
Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State AltoonaJungwoo Ryoo has been selected as the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, with his new role beginning on July 1, 2027. Until that date, Ryoo will remain in his...
July 15, 2026 - 06:45
Washington education ranking dips again in national reportWashington state`s public education system has dropped again in a national assessment, even as the state saw gains in overall child well-being. The latest report from a child-focused research group...
July 14, 2026 - 23:26
Mariachi music, education to reverberate across Anaheim Union districtThe Anaheim Union High School District board has given the green light to a new mariachi afterschool program, bringing traditional Mexican folk music to students across the district. The program,...
July 14, 2026 - 04:08
LETTER: Climate education for allTo the editor: Last February, I joined more than 250 high school students from across Massachusetts at the State House for a Youth Climate Advocacy Day. I spent the day talking to my legislators...
July 13, 2026 - 04:14
Education Notebook: Leadership academy benefits 22 northeast Indiana early childhood program directorsAbout 20 northeast Indiana early childhood education leaders recently completed a program designed to strengthen leadership, sustainability, and quality across area centers. The initiative, which...
July 12, 2026 - 22:20
Some education officials want 'I Love West Virginia Public Schools' campaign to focus on specificsA campaign designed to boost morale in West Virginia`s public schools is facing scrutiny from education officials who want it to focus on concrete results rather than general praise. The `I Love...
July 12, 2026 - 03:56
Mark Herndon running to bring more transparency, education funding to Hamilton CountyMark Herndon is entering the race for Hamilton County mayor with a promise to open up the halls of power. In a recent interview, Herndon said his primary goal is to pull residents directly into the...
July 11, 2026 - 22:17
Teacher pay, vouchers: Candidates for Florida governor share education planThe candidates vying for Florida`s top office laid out starkly different visions for the state`s education system during a recent forum, focusing heavily on teacher compensation, the expansion of...
July 11, 2026 - 04:25
Civic education in Latin America needs moral rootsAs the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, a familiar debate has resurfaced across the Americas: what is the true state of civic education? In Latin...
July 10, 2026 - 02:23
Endowment promotes education director to lead programs, grantsThe New Hanover Community Endowment has promoted David Stegall to the position of vice president of programs and grants, effective immediately. Stegall previously served as the endowment`s...
July 9, 2026 - 04:49
At last: Washington listened to Main Street’s cosmetology and barber schoolsAfter months of anxiety and lobbying from small business owners, the U.S. Department of Education has agreed to extend the compliance deadline for barbering, cosmetology, and massage-therapy...