Imagine this: nearly half of college graduates believe they could have snagged their current job without a degree. That's according to a survey by USA Today Blueprint Loans. A college education is often seen as a must for many careers. But 46% of grads think they could have skipped the high cos
In Asheville, North Carolina, schools are set to reopen on October 28, a month after Hurricane Helene hit the region. The plan isn't just about getting back to lesson plans. Teachers will also support students in talking about the storm's impact. While everyone is safe, the community is grieving and
Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member
Elmhurst School District 205 recently faced a tough decision regarding their health insurance. The school board had to vote on a new insurance contract with a 5.1 percent increase. This increase is a big improvement from last year's 37 percent hike. The district is dealing with a $5.8 million defici
South Carolina’s educational leaders have set an ambitious goal: by 2030, they want at least 75% of students to be at or above grade level in reading, writing, and math. The recent school report cards show that schools are making progress, but they still have a long way to go to hit this target. Th
Hurricane Helene left behind a trail of devastation in the Southeast, causing significant disruptions to students' education. Schools in North Carolina, like Buncombe County, are still closed weeks after the storm hit because of damaged buildings and lack of essential services like water and power.
What do you think is the big news with Fairfax County's schools? It's not test scores or budget trouble. Last week, the school board passed a new celebration month for LGBT history. Wait, what? Didn't they just do that in June for Pride Month? Indeed, they did. So, why another month? Let's step bac
Recently, former President Donald Trump has made big promises about education. Instead of shutting down the Department of Education, he could use it as a tool to challenge current policies. This wouldn't be the first time Republican candidates have talked about shutting down the department, but they
Eve Kendrick, a dedicated science teacher at James Island Charter High School, is on a mission to get her students involved in real-world research. She wants to study how sea level rise is affecting local freshwater environments. Her project, called "Too Salty! Sea Level Rise & Freshwater Environmen
In North Lawndale's Collins Academy High School, students got hands-on with Play-Doh and laptop models to build skeletons, sparking excitement for future careers. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez witnessed this, fresh off the news of a $40 million investment for three North Lawndale schools
