Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an
Schools are always looking for ways to make learning more effective. One idea that has been gaining traction is physically active learning. This means getting students to move around while they learn. But there are some problems with this approach. For one, it's often seen as just a way to keep kids
Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o
Schools are getting a tech upgrade with new Chromebooks designed to make learning easier and safer. These devices are built to handle the daily wear and tear of student life. They come with features like AI-powered learning tools, strong security, and easy-to-repair parts. The latest models include
School funding is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Each state has its own set of challenges and resources. A recent study by the Education Law Center (ELC) looked at how states fund education using three different measures. The study, "Making The Grade 2025, " used data from 2023 to give a more detail
Four teams are left in the college football playoffs. Each team has a coach who once worked with Nick Saban at Alabama. These coaches have a lot of respect for Saban. They believe he taught them a lot about the game. Curt Cignetti coaches Indiana. He worked with Saban from 2007 to 2011. He said he
Four governors from the East Coast have a problem with the Trump administration's decision to pause wind energy projects. They think it's not about safety but something else. The governors from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island wrote a letter. They asked the government to lift t
Schoolhouse, a beloved home decor store in Portland, just said goodbye to most of its workers. This news comes after a long time of money troubles at its parent company, Food52. Food52, based in New York, bought Schoolhouse a few years ago for a big sum. But now, things are not looking good. In a q
Schools are trying hard to make students feel safe and happy. But new research shows that this might not be working for everyone. In fact, it could be making things worse for some kids. The study looked at over a million students in California. It found that students who are bullied because of who
Four new leaders have joined the National 4-H Council's Board of Trustees. They come from different backgrounds: business, tech, education, and nonprofits. Their goal? To help 4-H prepare young people for the future. Deisha Barnett is one of the new members. She's the President of Global Communicat
