Mount Pleasant police recently took action at a middle school after receiving reports of students speeding on e-bikes and mopeds through nearby streets. Instead of giving tickets, officers impounded the vehicles and held a quick meeting with parents to explain the local laws. Many parents admitted t
School districts don’t work in isolation; they mirror the towns they serve. In the Freeport area, leaders have spent the past year not just running classrooms but also mapping out what those classrooms might look like years from now. Instead of focusing only on immediate needs like bus schedules or
When the polls closed at 8 p. m. on Tuesday, the results for the Orange County Board of Education District 5 race were posted. Lisa Sparks, who has already served two terms on the board, led Jason Sams by a wide margin. Sams works as an advisor at Roosevelt University, focusing on humanities and so
The school year may have ended, but the conversation about education keeps going. A reporter covering Cincinnati’s public schools and nearby colleges has noticed a lot of important topics that still need attention. From new school budget plans to the rising number of students who are homeless, and e
A recent count shows 54, 442 families in Arkansas have asked for Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs) to help pay for private schooling or homeschooling next year. The deadline closed on Monday, and the new figures are a touch higher than last year’s 52, 529 applications. That slight jump comes even
Noah Flagg, a 17‑year‑old from St. Cloud, has earned a spot on Team USA for the Paris World Tour at the end of June. The 6‑foot‑3, 210‑pound guard‑forward will showcase his skills on a global stage after leading North Kissimmee Christian School to a state title. His average of 18 points and 10 rebou
Philadelphia's school district faces tough choices because of budget cuts. While city leaders debate a new tax on rideshare trips, schools are preparing for major staff shortages. One school in West Philadelphia could lose seven teachers next year. This means no art or gym classes for younger studen
Birmingham’s middle school students are getting a unique lesson in both history and technology. Using an AI tool called Lumi Story AI, they’ve been researching the 1963 Children’s Crusade—a key moment in the civil rights movement—and turning their findings into graphic novels. The project is part of
A new rule from the federal government could force nearly half of all graduate art programs like painting, music, and theater to close. Schools would lose access to student loans if their graduates earn less than typical young workers with just a bachelor’s degree. These programs have four years to
Over 400 school jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland, could vanish when officials vote on Thursday. The cuts follow a budget dispute where county leaders approved only a small fraction of the school system’s funding request. Among those at risk is Kate Heald, a college and career advisor at Bethesda
