Georgia has joined a federal tax credit program that lets people give money to private school scholarships and get it back as a tax credit. This is on top of an existing state program that does the same thing. Governor Brian Kemp signed up for this new program, making Georgia one of the states where
After a long time of not agreeing, the Anchorage Education Association and the Anchorage School District have finally found some common ground. They've come to a tentative deal on a new three-year contract. This is big news for the around 2, 800 educators the union represents. The deal isn't all se
Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo
Idaho's lawmakers are in a tough spot. They are dealing with a big budget problem. But this time, it's not because of the economy. It's because of their own choices. They cut taxes a lot. This was done even when the governor thought it might not be a good idea. Now, the state is short on money. The
Audrey Nuna, known for her role in KPop Demon Hunters, didn't win the big prize on MrBeast's competition show. She was in the top three but lost out on $1 million for her chosen charity, The Luminos Fund. This fund helps kids who missed school due to tough times. Nuna was really upset but decided t
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
Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
A big problem is unfolding in Chicago. Education supporters are in a hurry. They are trying to stop a huge cut in money for after-school programs. The cut is $60 million. It will hurt many schools in Illinois. The cuts are set to start on January 1st. This is right after winter break. Critics say t
The Highland Local Schools District Board of Education recently celebrated the retirement of Robert Kelly, a long-serving board member. Kelly's journey in public service began long before his time on the school board. He started as a Granger Township trustee and later served on the Medina County Boa
