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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...
July 8, 2026 - 02:18
U.S. Education chief McMahon grants waiver to ArkansasThe U.S. Department of Education has signed off on Arkansas` request to take greater control over its education funding and policies through the Returning Education to the States Waiver. Secretary...
July 7, 2026 - 21:58
The Changing Face Of EducationUniversities are facing a critical crossroads as artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms, careers, and the very definition of knowledge. To stay relevant and competitive, institutions must...
July 7, 2026 - 10:19
Education Ministry establishes guidelines guaranteeing students' rights to lay tefillin in schoolsThe Education Ministry has released a new directive that formally establishes guidelines to protect the right of students to lay tefillin during school hours. The move is intended to create clear,...
July 6, 2026 - 20:50
Presidential Helicopter Temporarily Departs Nixon Library, Charts Course for New Civics Education Center - Richard Nixon Foundation | Richard Nixon Presidential Library & MuseumOn June 29, the Nixon Library hosted a formal sendoff for the iconic presidential helicopter as it temporarily left the campus. The aircraft is now headed to the March Field Air Museum for a full...
July 6, 2026 - 11:43
Marriage and Dating Education Highlighted at Los Angeles KollelKollel Tiferes Menachem in Los Angeles is known for its demanding rabbinic studies program, but the institution under Rosh HaKollel Rabbi Dovid Schmukler is making headlines for another focus. The...
July 5, 2026 - 23:22
Father, son find a future together at Central Texas CollegeFor years, David Gable searched for something many people take for granted: a place to belong. After aging out of the foster care system without a permanent family, he finally found that sense of...
July 5, 2026 - 02:37
House Democrats call for special session to address public education funding crisisCHARLESTON, W.Va. - House Democrats on Thursday held a press conference addressing what they described as a public school funding crisis, citing recent warnings from the West Virginia Board of...
July 4, 2026 - 19:50
Book Bans Threaten Academic Freedom, Inclusivity in Public EducationThe ongoing fight over which books belong in public schools has become a flashpoint for a deeper disagreement about the purpose of education. On one side, advocacy groups like PEN America argue...
July 4, 2026 - 00:56
A New Database Tracks Private Foundations’ Donations To Higher EducationA searchable online portal is now shedding light on the flow of private foundation money into American colleges and universities. The tool, known as SOURCE, which stands for Searchable Open...
July 3, 2026 - 00:55
New Georgia laws enact changes across health, housing, safety, and educationStarting July 1, 2026, a wave of new state laws in Georgia will reshape how residents interact with key services. The legislation covers a broad range of topics, including consumer protections,...
July 2, 2026 - 03:15
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Department of Education from Denying Loan Forgiveness Based on IdeologyA federal judge in Washington state has issued a permanent injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Education from denying student loan forgiveness to public servants based on their political...
July 1, 2026 - 19:35
The Surge in School ChoiceA fundamental shift is reshaping America`s K-12 schools, moving power away from traditional district boundaries and toward individual families. This change, often called the school choice movement,...
June 30, 2026 - 22:49
Cornell announces $350 million in cost reducations, new revenuesCornell University leadership has announced a sweeping financial restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and generating new income by a combined total of $350 million. The initiative, which was...
June 30, 2026 - 02:00
MSU ranks No. 2 in nation for sustainability impact by Times Higher EducationMichigan State University has once again been recognized as a national leader in sustainability, earning the No. 2 ranking among U.S. institutions in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability...