In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The
It's celebration time at Harleyville-Ridgeville Elementary School in Dorchester County, South Carolina. The school and others in the district just received some amazing news: $16 million is coming their way from the state Board of Education. This big donation is all about improving learning experien
Imagine starting school and your bus doesn't show up on time. That's what many students in Boston have been facing. City councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy are tired of seeing kids wait for late buses, so they've asked the state to investigate. They say the problem started right away when only a th
Looking for a fun and educational activity for kids or grandkids? Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 6th from 1 to 4 PM. The Rice Fire Department is hosting their annual open house event. This isn't just a chance to see fire trucks up close; it's an opportunity to learn about safety and meet the
Imagine a world where university doors don't open as widely for certain groups. This is the reality facing many colleges and universities after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that considering race in admissions is against the law, leaving schools like MIT and UNC with fewer non-whi
Imagine if you could just wipe out all the bad stuff that happens at your school. That’s kind of what New York State’s education department is trying to do with absenteeism rates. Recently, the state comptroller sounded the alarm: too many kids are missing school since the pandemic hit. The solution
Imagine tuning into "Abbott Elementary," a show that dives deep into the real issues plaguing schools today. It's not just about teachers and students, but also about how low pay can lead to teacher shortages. Have you ever thought about how hard it is for schools to support differently abled studen
Rayna Glasser is no stranger to the classroom. With 18 years of teaching experience, mainly at Fort Worth Dunbar High School where she was named Teacher of the Year for 2023-24, she's got a solid background. She holds a master’s degree in education from Lamar University and is now running for State
Three years ago, Somerville opened a shiny new high school. Parents and students were thrilled to explore the state-of-the-art facilities during an open house event. However, there was a surprise waiting in the science labs. The Bunsen burners, essential tools for chemistry experiments, couldn't be
Instead of a typical field trip, students from Fulton Middle School in Fountain Valley visited the North American headquarters of Hyundai. The goal? To inspire them about careers in the automotive industry. Brandon Ramirez, a long-time Hyundai employee, organized the event. He wanted to show student
