Imagine a room filled with Broadway's brightest stars, creators, and producers. Variety hosted their annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, and the talk was all about firsts. Cole Escola, who created "Oh Mary!", remembers seeing "Kiss Me, Kate" when he was 13. He wasn’t excited at first, but Marin M
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
In Texas, there's a big problem: not enough qualified teachers. Southern Methodist University (SMU) has an idea to fix this. They've joined forces with Teach For America (TFA), a well-known group that helps people become teachers quickly. This partnership is all about giving Texas schools more good
Education has always been a vital component in shaping the future. As we recognize the significant role that technology plays, it is essential to acknowledge the crucial steps being taken by major players like Apple to revolutionize education. At its core, education is all about fostering creativit
The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) has decided to make a bold move in their negotiations for a new collective-bargaining agreement. They have announced that teachers will only work the hours and responsibilities outlined in their contract, effectively halting any extra activities like after-
Chicago's education system is on the cusp of a significant shift. The upcoming election for the Chicago Board of Education will determine the direction of the district, and candidates are vying for seats promising to put public concerns first. But what does this mean for the city's neighborhood scho
Imagine this: two men, a former sheriff named Mickey Stines and District Judge Kevin Mullins, having lunch together in Letcher County, Kentucky. They chatted about something private that seemed harmless at the time. But later, it became clear that their conversation was a turning point in a tragic e
WeightWatchers is undergoing a significant change in its leadership structure. Sima Sistani, the company's CEO for over two years, has stepped down, paving the way for Tara Comonte to take over as interim CEO. Comonte, a board member and former Shake Shack executive, has been tasked with improving t
Sima Sistani, the CEO of WeightWatchers, unexpectedly stepped down from her position after a two-year tenure. During her time at the company, Sistani took a bold step by embracing weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. She believed that incorporating these medications would help the company stay
The rise of faith-based education in voucher states has been a growing trend in recent years. According to a recent report, some churches are launching new Christian schools on their campuses, seeking to provide parents with more education options that align with their religious values. While state
