In Eagle River, Alaska, a debate is brewing about what truly represents conservative values. At the heart of this discussion are strong schools, safe communities, and fiscal discipline. These are not just buzzwords; they are the foundation of a thriving society. However, recent political actions have raised questions about whether these values are being upheld. Duri...
Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor and the Department of the Interior. But tribal leaders say this will c...
Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 2024, it was 76. 70, and in 2023, it was 70. 37. The school looked at d...
Niagara University just got a huge gift. Someone gave them $5 million to help students who want to become lawyers. This money is for a special program that prepares students for law school. It's a big deal because not many schools get this kind of support. The program is called the Pre-Law Program. It helps students get ready for the tough law school admissions test...
Oregon's lawmakers claim they've finally met the school funding targets set by the Quality Education Commission. This is the first time in 25 years they've said this. But not everyone is convinced. The commission said the state needed $13. 5 billion to fully fund schools. Lawmakers approved $11. 36 billion. However, they argue that schools actually receive the full ...
During the government shutdown, many military families face uncertainty about their education and career plans. Stepful, a top EdTech company, is stepping in to help. They are keeping their healthcare training programs free for military families, even though federal funding is paused. Military spouses, active-duty service members, and National Guard or Reserve perso...
A parent is in a bit of a pickle. They have three adult kids, all in their 20s, with different goals and needs. The oldest has a steady job, the youngest just graduated and is finding their way, and the middle one is heading to law school. The parent wants to support them all fairly, especially since they have the means to do so. The parent is considering giving mon...
Texas Christian University just got a huge surprise. Someone gave them $40 million to help their science and engineering programs grow. This is the biggest gift they've ever gotten for these programs in their 25-year history. The money comes from Louise Dilworth Davis. She went to TCU a long time ago and her son did too. She wants to help the school become better at...
A Christian school in Vermont is making waves by challenging a new state law that changes how public tuition dollars are handed out. The Mid Vermont Christian School argues that the law, Act 73, is unfairly cutting religious schools out of the funding loop. They claim the law was designed to exclude them, which they see as discrimination. This isn't the school's fir...
South Carolina is facing a big problem. Many families struggle to find good and affordable child care. This is because there aren't enough people working in child care. From 2018 to 2022, around 2, 500 early childhood educators left their jobs. Why? Low pay and few benefits. Most child care workers earn about $30, 000 a year. This makes it hard for centers to keep st...