The Santa Clara County Office of Education has been accused of misusing federal funds. The report, released on Friday, revealed that over $135, 000 was used incorrectly. The funds were meant for the Head Start program. This program helps low-income children under five get important resources. The money was used to pay a manager's wages and credit card expenses. The m...
Wisconsin is making a big move towards changing how students learn. Students in La Crosse got a unique chance to show off their skills. For decades State Superintendents have focused on just tests and boring classes. But this time is different. This time it was all about hands-on learning. Dr. Jill Underly, took a trip to Western Technical College and La Crosse C...
Texas is hustling to gear up its students for the jobs of tomorrow. With nearly two-thirds of new jobs needing more than a high school diploma in the next five years, the state is in a pickle. Many graduates are missing the key skills needed to fill these roles. The governor, Greg Abbott, has a plan. He wants to pump more money into career training programs ...
Don't we all want the best for Indiana? We know that it's about to draft a state budget for the upcoming two years. It's set to cover some major areas like schools, healthcare, and infrastructure. We're all wondering about the specifics. There are many people in Indiana who are counting on this budget to be a game-changer. The state legislature is working on a bud...
The Texas Senate could really shake things up when they vote on a bill with a $1 billion dollar plan to finance private education. This bill, known as a voucher scheme, is taking the lawmakers by storm. The precise details makes it seem like the state will create an education savings fund for new students. This fund would generate $10, 000 for each student for pri...
In New York, the top education officer, Betty Rosa, recently got a surprising pay boost, $155, 000. This move makes her total annual salary is around $489, 000. Betty Rosa is now the chairperson of the Board of Regents and the State Education Department commissioner. She defended this raise by comparing her salary to a few well-paid fellow superintendents. “When...
The White House put a halt on federal grants and loans on Monday, but don't worry, student loans are safe! The Department of Education clarified that the freeze won't affect college financial aid or student loans. The pause is a chance for the White House to review funding that doesn't match President Trump's agenda. The memo mentioned exceptions for Social Security...
Teachers and school leaders in Idaho are speaking out against new laws that could send public money to private schools. They argue that this would be a waste of taxpayers' money and wouldn't help students much. Last Monday, they held a press conference at the Capitol to share their concerns. They think the state should put more money into public schools instead. One...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has spent a whopping $100 million over the past four years on programs focused on restorative justice, social-emotional learning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This spending was revealed in a new report by Parents Defending Education (PDE), a right-leaning group. The report shows the DOJ doled out funds to over 900 school...
In Canada, a unique approach is being taken to keep housing affordable. Ever noticed how the media talks a lot about Canada? That's because wealthy foreign investors, often from the U. S. , used to treat Canadian real estate like a game of Monopoly. Canada, however, has rules to stop that. We've all seen how greed can drive up housing costs. Imagine if super-rich in...