In a recent turn of events, the Bellwood-Antis School District and the Bellwood-Antis Education Association couldn't see eye to eye on a new teachers' contract. The talks went on for nearly four hours, but no deal was made. The union said the district was late to the game and dropped a verbal offer
In a recent ruling, a California appeals court supported the state's choice to take off Serranus Clinton Hastings' name from a law school. This decision was challenged by Hastings' family and some graduates, but the court did not agree with their arguments. The court stated that the state has the p
May is a special time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This month, many people and organizations are sharing stories from the AAPI community. One important story is about the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in Washington, D.
Recent events have sparked concerns about how universities might be influencing society's growing ideological divide. Dr. Corey Miller, the head of Ratio Christi, a group that promotes Christian apologetics on college campuses, has pointed out that universities play a significant role in shaping cul
The Zonta Club of Austin is calling out to young women who are making waves in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). If you're between 18 and 35 and have made significant strides in these fields, this is your moment to shine. The club is now accepting applications for the 2026 Zonta Wom
A Harvard University course focusing on black women in politics has sparked discussion. The class, titled "History 167: Race, Gender, and the Law Through the Archive, " highlights notable figures like Michelle Obama, Stacey Abrams, and Kamala Harris. It aims to explore the impact of black women in p
New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education
In Malaysia, the number of children diagnosed with autism has grown significantly. In 2010, there were 99 cases, but by 2021, that number had jumped to 589. This rise highlights a critical need for more specialized education options beyond traditional schools. In 2011, the RYTHM Foundation stepped
The University of Southern California (USC) made a bold move by turning down a proposal from the Trump administration. This proposal, called the education compact, was aimed at influencing universities to adopt a more conservative approach to higher education. The offer was not well-received by USC,
The University of Michigan has big plans for its Wyoming field station. They are going to spend $9. 2 million to tear down some old buildings. This includes a mess hall that's been around for 96 years. The university's board of regents said yes to this plan on October 16th. The field station is 120
