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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

Alabama Launches New Education Fund for Private Schools and Homeschooling

Starting this Thursday, certain Alabama families can apply for a fresh state program that offers cash for private school tuition and homeschooling costs. This program, dubbed the CHOOSE Act, is set to give eligible families up to $7, 000 for private school expenses or $2, 000 for home schooling. It'

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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

What's Next for Kootenai County Schools?

As the new year begins, school leaders in Kootenai County are looking ahead to 2025 with a mix of excitement and challenges. The Coeur d'Alene School District has big plans to grow and improve. Superintendent Shon Hocker is energized by the potential of students and teachers. With help from state fu

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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

High School Photographers Shine in 2024

This year has been a banner year for high school photojournalism in Massachusetts. The Globe recently shared a collection of 30 stunning photos, capturing the action of 20 different sports teams. These images were taken by 15 talented students from across the state. This is just the latest in a seri

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Wrestling CEO Takes On Education: A Unique Choice

Imagine this: a wrestling CEO is now in charge of the Department of Education. That's right, Linda McMahon, who rose to fame in the wrestling world, is now at the helm of education. Unlike typical educators, she doesn't have a degree in education. In fact, her degree is in French, not education. So,

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Houston's New Health Care High School: A $31M Investment in the Future

In Houston, a new high school is tackling the healthcare workforce shortage one student at a time. HEAL High School, funded by a $31 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, is partnering with Memorial Hermann Health System to give students a head start in healthcare careers. With a focus on han

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Dec 30 2024EDUCATION

More Charter Schools Needed?

Joseph Belluck, the chairman of the State University of New York committee that reviews and licenses charter schools, has a message for Governor Kathy Hochul and the legislature. He wants them to lift the cap on the number of city charters next year. Why? Because there are currently no more licenses

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Dec 29 2024SPORTS

Saturday's High School Sports Wrap-Up: Girls and Boys Hockey and Basketball Action

On December 28th, high school sports were in full swing with some exciting matches. Let's dive into the highlights! In girls' hockey, Brayley Vandenberg shone brightly for Sartell-Sauk Rapids by scoring two goals against Hutchinson. The game ended 4-1. Forest Lake and Brainerd-Little Falls tied 2-2

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

High School Game Roundup: Thursday's Action and Friday's Sneak Peek

Thursday was packed with high school sports! Let's start with the boys on the ice. Over at St. Cloud, the Granite City Showcase saw Monticello beat Sauk Rapids-Rice 4-2. Bemidji also had a great run, trouncing St. Cloud Crush 6-2. Meanwhile, at the Premiere Holiday Classic in St. Louis Park, Chanhas

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Dec 26 2024EDUCATION

Burr Ridge School District Deals with High Teacher Absenteeism

In Burr Ridge, Illinois, the local school district is grappling with a high rate of teacher absenteeism. The problem isn't new, as this year, 38% of teachers missed at least 10 days. Why? Health issues are a major reason, says the superintendent. Other districts like Gower (33%) and Pleasantdale (25

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Teen Photographers Capture Magic of Massachusetts High School Sports

Imagine snapping shots that showcase the heart-pounding moments of high school sports. That's exactly what a group of brilliant teen photojournalists did recently. They spotted hundreds of thrilling sports actions in schools across Massachusetts, ranging from ice hockey to basketball, and even wrest

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