Edsel Chacon and Mario Rodriguez, both asylum seekers from Venezuela, have lived in South Carolina for three years. They graduated from Hanahan High School, worked, paid taxes, and now attend Trident Technical College. Despite calling South Carolina home, they are charged out-of-state tuition fees,
Imagine a learning app that combines the fun of TikTok and the structured learning of Duolingo. That’s what Revyze is doing! This French startup, started by Guillaume Perrot and Florent Sciberras, has quickly become a hit with students. They've reached over a million users in just two years, with a
For three days in mid-October, residents of Colorado can apply to any of the state's 32 public colleges and several private institutions without paying a fee. This event, known as Colorado Free Application Day, is happening for the seventh time. It's a part of Colorado Applies Month, a five-week cam
In a swift move, Mayor Brandon Johnson has picked six fresh faces for Chicago's Board of Education. This comes right after the entire board's sudden resignation last week, which left city officials scratching their heads. The new members include environmental activist Olga Bautista, political consul
Texas voters have a lot to think about when it comes to education this election year. The COVID-19 pandemic left many students with learning gaps, and there are still concerns about teachers getting enough training before they hit the classroom. Since the Uvalde tragedy, schools are struggling to pa
Everyone's talking about how AI might change schools. You know what? It won’t take teachers’ jobs. Instead, it can help them do their jobs better. Imagine a classroom where AI helps teachers figure out each student's needs and gives them personalized support. Teachers can reach more students online
In the past year, classrooms have seen a surge of AI tools designed to personalize learning and support students. Now, parents are noticing this shift too. A recent survey by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow found that 88% of US parents think understanding AI is crucial for their kids' future education an
In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The
It's celebration time at Harleyville-Ridgeville Elementary School in Dorchester County, South Carolina. The school and others in the district just received some amazing news: $16 million is coming their way from the state Board of Education. This big donation is all about improving learning experien
On September 23, 2024, former President Donald Trump made a big statement during his campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He said he wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and give control back to states. A video of this speech went viral on social media, sparking different reaction
