Rayna Glasser is no stranger to the classroom. With 18 years of teaching experience, mainly at Fort Worth Dunbar High School where she was named Teacher of the Year for 2023-24, she's got a solid background. She holds a master’s degree in education from Lamar University and is now running for State
Voters in State Board of Education District 12 have a tough decision. Both candidates, Republican Pam Little and Democrat George King, are knowledgeable and experienced educators. Little has been on the board since 2018 and is currently vice chair. She's proud of the board's work in strengthening ca
Instead of a typical field trip, students from Fulton Middle School in Fountain Valley visited the North American headquarters of Hyundai. The goal? To inspire them about careers in the automotive industry. Brandon Ramirez, a long-time Hyundai employee, organized the event. He wanted to show student
Imagine having a constant, nagging pain that never goes away. This is the reality for one in five kids and teens. We often think of chronic pain as an adult problem, but youngsters suffer just as much. The trouble is, doctors don't always know how to help them. There's a big disconnect between what
Trust in universities is dropping fast. According to Gallup, only 36% of people trusted higher education in 2023, compared to 57% in 2015. This drop is particularly noticeable among Republicans and independents. Enrollments are also falling, from about 18.1 million students in 2010 to around 15.4 mi
The 2024 Teacher of the Year for the Coeur d'Alene School District, Marcus Ross, had a simple message for his fellow educators: "Let's raise a glass to a fantastic first month of school!" He shared this during the New Educator Reception organized by the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber. The event was
Are you a woman who's the main breadwinner and dreams of furthering your education or getting new skills? The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women could be your key to success. This program offers grants to women like you, helping with costs such as tuition, books, ch
Imagine a place where doctors-in-training are more worried about being politically correct than learning how to save lives. That’s the reality at some medical schools today, including one in Colorado. Students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU Medicine) are facing pressure to take
In a big decision, the Chicago Board of Education voted to stop school closures until January 2027. This vote comes after a tough month where the district was accused of planning secret school closures. The fate of CEO Pedro Martinez's job was also questioned. On Thursday, the board focused on the p
Massachusetts voters will decide on several significant issues this November. Here’s a look at the key ballot questions: Question 3: Should rideshare drivers be able to unionize? This law would apply to drivers using platforms like Uber or Lyft for passenger transportation, not food delivery servic
