A well-deserved honor has been bestowed upon a dedicated educator. Sarah Pasela, a science teacher at St. John's Prep, has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Twomey Family Teaching Excellence Award. This award is not just a pat on the back, but also comes with a $5, 000 prize. The award is a big deal because it highlights the hard work and dedication of the sch...
A big win for educators in Berkeley County! College Park Middle School just scored a massive grant from the South Carolina Department of Education. This isn't just any grant—it's the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grant, and it's worth up to $199, 800. The grant is all about shaking up how teachers get paid. It's designed to reward teachers who really make a difference...
Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any improvement or scores even dropped. This data was released recently. ...
In Vernon, Connecticut, the year 2024 was filled with unique challenges for students and educators alike. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the district's superintendent, Joseph Macary, shared some inspiring news about the accomplishments achieved during the year. The schools' theme for 2024 was "Together, Students Learn, Achieve and Succeed. " ...
Being the star of your own movie might be a dream for many, but for Connor Sorg, a 21-year-old student from Oak Park, it's a reality. This month, his film snagged the top prize at a prestigious film festival in Chicago. What's the best part of winning? The money, of course! Well, sort of. Winning the 10th Annual Institute of Education Sciences Study Abroad Film Festi...
Gaia Diaz, a dedicated student at Long Beach City College, is chasing her dream of teaching music. For Hispanic Heritage Month, she received a big surprise. Helpful Honda, with the help of SoCal Honda Dealers, gifted her a brand new cello. This impressive instrument comes with musical accessories, enabling her to advance her music skills and reach out to more student...