In Springfield, big changes are happening in the school system. Eight schools are getting ready to leave the Empowerment Zone and go back to being run by the Springfield School Department. This is a first for the state, and it's a big deal. The schools that are moving are Duggan Academy, Van Sickle
Detroit is making a big move to support its young people. The city has just set up a new Youth and Education Department. This is a big deal because it shows that Detroit is serious about investing in its future. The mayor, Mary Sheffield, made this announcement. She said that to make Detroit better
Clairton, a small town in Pennsylvania, is known for its strong football team, the Bears. But now, the town is trying something new to help its students. The Clairton City School District has started a program called Beartopia. It's a fun way to teach kids about leadership, responsibility, and creat
The U. S. government has just started a new program to help kids go to better schools. This program is called the education freedom tax credit. It lets people give money to special accounts that help families pay for different kinds of schools. These schools can be private, religious, charter, or ev
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) have shown significant improvements in test scores and graduation rates. This progress is a result of focused efforts and strategic planning. The district has seen a rise in English and math proficiency, with some schools achieving double-digit gains. High school gra
The Education Department has decided to pause certain collection actions for some federal student loan borrowers. This move gives those in default a bit of a break while the government works on updating loan repayment and forgiveness programs. This pause means that actions like wage garnishment and
New Mexico's current leadership is falling short. The state's Democrat leaders have full control over the government, yet they seem more focused on making political statements than solving real problems. Instead of tackling issues like crime, education, and the economy, they spend their time on symb
Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students
Families in Pennsylvania are turning to cyber schools like Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) because traditional school districts aren't meeting their needs. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of both in-person and online programs offered by these districts. Instead of blaming cyber
Higher education in America is in trouble. It's time for real change. Students are drowning in debt. Many graduates struggle to find jobs. The system isn't working. It's time to ask hard questions. Lawmakers are finally paying attention. They want to reform student loans and accreditation. This cou
