A recent check-up by New York education bosses found 23 Long Island schools aren't meeting the basic standards expected. The review looks at attendance, graduation numbers, report cards, and how English learners perform. These schools sit in 16 different districts - an improvement from last year whe
High school driving classes often cover the basics of safe roads, but they rarely teach students what to do when a police officer pulls them over. In recent years, several incidents have highlighted the need for clear guidance on how to handle stops without escalating tension. A common scenario sta
The upcoming leadership change at Stockton School of Education signals a fresh direction for the institution. A seasoned educator, Ms. Fuentes will take on the role of dean, bringing years of teaching and administrative experience to the campus. Her appointment follows a search that highlighte
The nation’s highest court will take another look at how far states can push religious schools when they accept government money. The case involves Colorado’s preschool program, which gives public funds to private preschools—including 34 Catholic ones run by the Archdiocese of Denver. But there’s a
When the pandemic turned classrooms into screens, many parents hurried to find alternatives that didn’t leave their children staring at a laptop all day. One family in Southern California decided to take learning into their own hands. They blended homeschooling with small-group teaching, focusing on
Virginia schools have quietly transformed how they handle winter weather in recent years. Instead of canceling classes entirely, many now use remote learning to keep students on track. This shift didn’t happen overnight—it took time, trial, and lessons from the pandemic. Before, schools often had to
The Lake Charles College Prep baseball team faced a make-or-break moment last weekend against Kenner Discovery Health Science. Losing the first game Friday left them one loss away from elimination. But Saturday’s doubleheader turned into a rollercoaster that no one predicted. In the second game, wi
Teachers' daily interactions with students and parents play a big role in how well they do their jobs. But their Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok habits can also make a difference. A study looked at 1, 840 teachers from primary and secondary schools to see how these factors connect. Most were around 4
Spring sports are in full swing across Vermont high schools, with teams battling it out last Saturday. Baseball and softball games started at 11 a. m. , while tennis matches got underway an hour earlier. Lacrosse saw some standout performances, with Essex girls’ team crushing Mount Mansfield 11-3. L
Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad
