Northwest Arkansas is buzzing with cultural events. The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is kicking off its season with a bang. On November 2nd, they will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. The show also includes pieces by William Grant Still and Bedri
The Texas Education Agency has stepped in to take control of Fort Worth ISD. The aim? To boost student performance. But does this strategy actually work? Looking back at past takeovers, the results are a mix of success and failure. Some districts have seen better grades and test scores after state
Mississippi lawmakers are diving deep into the school choice discussion, aiming to draft legislation that could reshape education funding in the state. The Mississippi House Select Committee on Education Freedom, led by House Speaker Jason White and co-chaired by Reps. Rob Roberson and Jansen Owen,
The recent Worlds of Work Career Expo in North Florida brought together students and employers in a unique way. This year, the event was open to the public, not just high schoolers. John Trombetta from Terracon, an engineering firm, was surprised by the quality of the students and the interest from
The University of Pennsylvania made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the Trump administration aimed at reshaping higher education. This wasn't an easy decision. The university's president, J. Larry Jameson, explained that while Penn agrees with some parts of the compact, many aspects would c
The recent decision to end the National Blue Ribbon Schools program has left many educators feeling disheartened. This program, which started in 1982, recognized schools for their excellence and hard work. Schools like Pellston Elementary in Michigan, which won the award in 2024, took great pride in
A gallery in Old Greenwich is hosting its second annual art show. This event is not just about displaying art. It is also about supporting local kids' access to arts programs. The show, called "Art Today-Futures Tomorrow, " will open on Oct. 25. It will feature a mix of famous and local artists. The
Keegan Fogarty, a senior mechanical engineering student at the University of Iowa, is on a mission to change how small and mid-size manufacturers use automation. His company, General Robotics, is developing software that could make it easier for engineers to integrate robots into their assembly line
The White House has a big plan to change public education. They want to undo old policies that they say taught kids "radical woke anti-American ideologies" and let racial discrimination run wild. They also want parents to have more say in what their kids learn. During the Biden administration, grou
Mike Fowler, a dedicated educator and former superintendent of the Grossmont Union High School District, passed away after a courageous fight against brain cancer. His journey in education was marked by a deep commitment to students and a lasting influence on the community. Fowler's career in educa
