The recent election brought changes to the Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education, introducing three new members. This shift could mean new ideas and approaches to the challenges facing the district. Nathan Jarosz is one of the new board members, securing his spot with 13. 9% of the votes. H
Wisconsin's public schools are facing a funding crunch for special education. The state is only covering 35% of the costs, way less than the 42% promised in the budget. This drop happened because schools spent more on special education than the state expected. Advocates are worried. They say this f
School leaders in New Jersey are making some serious cash. The latest numbers show that while most superintendents saw a small pay bump, a few are raking in over $300, 000 a year. Norma Fernandez, who runs Jersey City Public Schools, tops the list with a salary of $322, 272. She's been with the dis
Alaska is facing a serious issue with teachers leaving their jobs. The problem is not new, but it is getting worse. In the past four years, over 1, 500 teachers have left the Anchorage School District (ASD). The situation is critical because nearly half of these teachers leave within the first five
Teaching science to non-specialists can be tough. But here's a cool idea that's been working: using movies to explain physics. It's not just about watching films; it's about seeing science in action. This method, called "Physics in Films, " has been around for a few years. It uses scenes from popul
A big change happened in Middletown's schools. The superintendent, Alberto Vázquez Matos, got fired. This wasn't about his recent DUI trouble in Florida. Instead, it was because he forgot to renew his superintendent license with the state. The school board met in private for almost two hours. After
In 2025, the University of California, Berkeley, held a special event to celebrate the work of Dr. Lonnie Snowden. This gathering was not just about his research but also about the people he inspired and mentored over his long career. Dr. Snowden spent 20 years teaching at Berkeley. His work focuse
In today's digital age, young doctors looking for breast surgery fellowships are turning to the internet. This shift is notable because earlier generations of doctors did not have this resource. However, the quality and accessibility of information on these fellowship websites vary greatly. The Soc
A federal judge has ruled that Texas public schools must remove displays of the Ten Commandments from their classrooms. This decision comes after a state law was deemed unconstitutional. The law required these displays, but the judge said it goes against the U. S. Constitution's separation of church
The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently introduced a tougher civics test for immigrants seeking citizenship. This test now includes more challenging questions, such as naming five of America's original states and explaining the significance of the Federalist Papers. While this might
