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
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
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
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
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
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
