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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Parents and Teachers Join Forces to Keep Schools Safe

In Baton Rouge, parents of students at Belaire High School came together after two alarming incidents. First, an unloaded .45 pistol was found in a student's locker. Then, deputies caught a man with a rifle near the school and firing it into the ground. These events prompted parents to say, "Enough

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Hatboro-Horsham Schools Lock In Leaders for Half a Decade

In a noteworthy move, the Hatboro-Horsham School District announced it will keep its key leaders at the helm for the long haul. During a recent board meeting, the district decided to renew the contracts of its top leaders, Superintendent Scott Eveslage and Business Administrator Bill Stone, for anot

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Higher Education: The Rise of Ideological Echo Chambers and Its Impact on Students

Trust in universities is dropping fast. According to Gallup, only 36% of people trusted higher education in 2023, compared to 57% in 2015. This drop is particularly noticeable among Republicans and independents. Enrollments are also falling, from about 18.1 million students in 2010 to around 15.4 mi

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

CPS Pauses School Closures: Union Wants More

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has decided to put a hold on school closings and sharing buildings until the end of the 2026-27 school year. They hope this will give students some stability. However, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) isn't so sure about CPS's plans. The union has a list of schools that

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Celebrating Teachers in Coeur d'Alene

The 2024 Teacher of the Year for the Coeur d'Alene School District, Marcus Ross, had a simple message for his fellow educators: "Let's raise a glass to a fantastic first month of school!" He shared this during the New Educator Reception organized by the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber. The event was

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Help for Women Aspiring to Education and Training

Are you a woman who's the main breadwinner and dreams of furthering your education or getting new skills? The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women could be your key to success. This program offers grants to women like you, helping with costs such as tuition, books, ch

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Medical Schools: Where Politics Trump Medicine?

Imagine a place where doctors-in-training are more worried about being politically correct than learning how to save lives. That’s the reality at some medical schools today, including one in Colorado. Students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU Medicine) are facing pressure to take

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Chicago Schools Get a Reprieve Until 2027

In a big decision, the Chicago Board of Education voted to stop school closures until January 2027. This vote comes after a tough month where the district was accused of planning secret school closures. The fate of CEO Pedro Martinez's job was also questioned. On Thursday, the board focused on the p

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Teachers' Pay Dispute Hits Streets in NJ Schools

In New Jersey, a dispute between teachers and the South Orange-Maplewood school district has heated up. Teachers from the SOMEA union took to the streets of South Orange, carrying signs with messages like "Settle Now!" and "We Are Worthy." They also attended a board meeting in Maplewood to voice the

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

State Superintendent Pushes for Big Changes in Public Education Funding

Last Thursday, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly gave her fourth State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. She focused on the need to invest more money into public education. She urged the state legislature to increase their support for special education costs. Currently, local

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