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April 6, 2026 - 19:06
H-E-B announces 68 finalists for statewide Excellence in Education honorsSixty-eight of Texas`s most dedicated educators and school districts have been named finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. These individuals and teams, representing classrooms and...
April 6, 2026 - 11:06
Hands-on hunter education class in Missoula teaches more than firearm safetyA rolling basketball became a stand-in for a charging bear as students in a Missoula hunter education class took turns spraying inert bear spray during a recent session. This hands-on exercise...
April 5, 2026 - 22:44
It’s getting tougher to teach LGBTQ+ history, even where it’s required by lawIn states like California, where law mandates the inclusion of LGBTQ+ historical contributions in public school curricula, educators are reporting a significant increase in difficulty in teaching...
April 5, 2026 - 03:33
The Department of Education awards MTSU Student Support Services $1.5 millionA significant federal investment is set to enhance academic support for students at Middle Tennessee State University. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a substantial $1.5 million grant...
April 4, 2026 - 02:42
Manchester’s SEE Science Center celebrates 40 years of education, outreach and funThe SEE Science Center in Manchester is celebrating a monumental milestone this year: 40 years of making science accessible, engaging, and fun for generations of visitors. Since opening its doors,...
April 3, 2026 - 03:21
Former U.S. education secretary Cardona to lead new CT commissionFormer U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is returning to a familiar focus, taking the helm of a newly established state commission in Connecticut. The Pathways Commission will concentrate...
April 2, 2026 - 05:28
Ruth Batson's legacy in education reform celebrated through METCO programThe enduring fight for educational equity in Massachusetts finds one of its most powerful expressions in the ongoing legacy of Ruth Batson. A civil rights activist from Roxbury, Batson’s...
April 1, 2026 - 19:56
Partial audit of MSCS finds 'widespread operational failures,' state comptroller saysA partial audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has uncovered profound and systemic management problems, according to the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. The scathing review identified more than...
April 1, 2026 - 02:57
NM Republican lawmaker urges Gov. Lujan Grisham to opt in to federal education tax credit programA Republican state lawmaker is publicly urging Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to enroll New Mexico in a new federal program designed to boost private and homeschool scholarship funds. The...
March 31, 2026 - 02:53
Researchers, practitioners learning together to transform educationIn an era marked by significant financial constraints and heightened political scrutiny, a powerful movement is taking root within the education sector. Educators, researchers, and practitioners...
March 30, 2026 - 12:49
West Virginia, local education officials lay out case for appeal of religious vaccine exemption rulingState education officials in West Virginia have formally presented their arguments to the state Supreme Court, urging justices to permanently overturn a lower court`s decision that introduced...
March 29, 2026 - 18:58
After ‘Shark Tank,’ R1SE founders see surge of national interestA Freeland-based company dedicated to student wellness is experiencing a nationwide surge in interest following a successful appearance on the entrepreneurial reality show, Shark Tank. R1SE, which...
March 29, 2026 - 09:48
A college degree in 3 years? Here’s how it will work in Louisiana: ‘get to work a year faster’Louisiana has officially joined a growing national movement by approving a framework for public colleges to offer accelerated bachelor`s degree programs. This initiative is designed to allow...
March 28, 2026 - 02:32
Zhang Xuefeng: China mourns death of a controversial education influencerThe sudden death of Zhang Xuefeng, a prominent and contentious online personality in China`s education sector, has sparked widespread mourning and reflection. The 41-year-old influencer, known for...
March 27, 2026 - 19:16
Special education experts urge California schools to invest in early education amid rising costsSpecial education experts across California are issuing a urgent plea for the state`s schools to prioritize early childhood education programs. This call to action comes as districts grapple with...
March 27, 2026 - 04:26
Idaho Charts a Course for Artificial Intelligence in ClassroomsA new law has set Idaho on a path to formally integrate artificial intelligence into its K-12 education system. The legislation directs the state`s Department of Education to develop a...
March 26, 2026 - 00:23
ACT Expo & NAFA 2026: Advancing Fleet Education Through PartnershipThe premier fleet events in North America are joining forces to significantly advance professional development. The strategic partnership for 2026 aims to empower fleet managers with critical...
March 25, 2026 - 01:52
District 35: Education-focused incumbent takes on 'true conservative' former lawmakerVoters in District 35 will see a familiar matchup in the upcoming Republican primary, pitting an education-focused incumbent against a former lawmaker promising a return to core conservative values...
March 24, 2026 - 04:58
CO lawmakers propose guardrails on Trump-backed education funding programDemocratic lawmakers in Colorado are moving to establish strict parameters for a new federal education funding program recently joined by the state. The program, a tax credit scholarship initiative...
March 23, 2026 - 06:00
CT officials finds New Haven denied students special ed servicesA state investigation has concluded that the New Haven Public School district systematically failed to provide required special education services to numerous students, violating federal and state...
March 22, 2026 - 02:51
Special Education Ambassadors: How to Presume Competence in Every DecisionA transformative approach is taking root in classrooms, urging educators to anchor every decision in a powerful, yet simple, principle: presume competence. This philosophy moves beyond traditional...
March 21, 2026 - 22:05
Artificial intelligence in the classroom is undercutting students’ critical thinkingThe rapid integration of artificial intelligence into academic settings is raising significant concerns among educators about its potential to erode the foundational skill of critical thinking. As...
March 20, 2026 - 21:55
Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education DepartmentThe responsibility for managing the federal government`s portfolio of defaulted student loans is being transferred from the Education Department to the Treasury Department. This move impacts...
March 20, 2026 - 03:41
DEI is being targeted in higher education. Here’s how 5 universities respondedAs legislative and political challenges to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs intensify across the United States, institutions of higher learning are crafting varied and strategic...
March 19, 2026 - 05:04
Republicans look at overturning court ruling guaranteeing basic education for undocumented immigrantsA foundational Supreme Court ruling that has guaranteed a basic public education to all children, regardless of immigration status, for over four decades is facing a new political challenge. The...
March 18, 2026 - 23:17
Pa. Department of Education orders feasibility study to examine Duquesne City schools consolidationThe Pennsylvania Department of Education has mandated a comprehensive feasibility study to examine the potential consolidation of the Duquesne City School District with neighboring districts. This...
March 18, 2026 - 05:57
Lawmakers weigh changes to Vermont’s vehicle purchase tax with education challenges top of mindA key legislative committee is actively debating potential changes to Vermont`s vehicle purchase and use tax, with a central focus on the pressing financial needs of the state`s education system....
March 17, 2026 - 22:26
Livestock industry innovator warns education system holds back some studentsA prominent innovator within the livestock industry has issued a sharp critique of the U.S. education system, arguing that its rigid structures are failing students who are visual and hands-on...
March 17, 2026 - 04:18
Property taxes, guns, education & more: Here’s what happened to 10 key issues in the 2026 Florida legislative sessionThe 2026 Florida legislative session concluded with lawmakers sending approximately 235 bills to Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval, culling the list from nearly 2,000 proposed measures. The...
March 16, 2026 - 15:38
Gopal: Regionalization of School Services Could Benefit NJ Taxpayers, EducationState Senator Vin Gopal is advocating for a significant shift in how New Jersey manages its school districts, proposing mandated regionalization of key services as a solution to both high property...