The First Lady’s “Be Best” initiative hosted a global education gathering at the State Department, drawing representatives from 45 countries. She began her remarks at 10:01 a. m. , praising the talent in the room and urging leaders to use that talent to boost children, communities, and economies. He
Colorado voters face a new tax proposal that promises more money for schools but takes away refunds they have come to rely on. The plan, called Senate Bill 135, would stop the state from giving back money to taxpayers under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Instead, it would let the government
Joyce Edwards didn’t just become a basketball star overnight—her journey started in Camden, a small South Carolina town where tight-knit communities shape strong characters. Growing up there meant more than just playing sports; it meant learning resilience, discipline, and the value of hard work fro
In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u
The Saginaw Intermediate School District has chosen Felipe Monasi to lead its financial team, beginning March 23. The role covers a budget over $120 million and services for about 26, 000 students across the county. Monasi’s duties will span budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting, helping
In many New York classrooms, the day is packed with lessons with no real break. After hours of sitting and concentrating, the “reward” is often a screen in the gym instead of a chance to kick a ball. Elsewhere in the U. S. , only about half of states make schools schedule daily outdoor time, so free
Milan Momcilovic stands out on the court for Iowa State, not just because of his basketball skills, but because of his unique background. Born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, in 2004, he grew up in the heart of the Midwest, absorbing American culture while staying closely tied to his Serbian heritage. His p
The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’
A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p
In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the
