The recent election brought changes to the Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education, introducing three new members. This shift could mean new ideas and approaches to the challenges facing the district. Nathan Jarosz is one of the new board members, securing his spot with 13. 9% of the votes. He expressed gratitude to the community and promised to bring stabilit...
Wisconsin's public schools are facing a funding crunch for special education. The state is only covering 35% of the costs, way less than the 42% promised in the budget. This drop happened because schools spent more on special education than the state expected. Advocates are worried. They say this funding gap will force schools to make tough choices. They might have ...
School leaders in New Jersey are making some serious cash. The latest numbers show that while most superintendents saw a small pay bump, a few are raking in over $300, 000 a year. Norma Fernandez, who runs Jersey City Public Schools, tops the list with a salary of $322, 272. She's been with the district for over four decades and has been the superintendent for the p...
Alaska is facing a serious issue with teachers leaving their jobs. The problem is not new, but it is getting worse. In the past four years, over 1, 500 teachers have left the Anchorage School District (ASD). The situation is critical because nearly half of these teachers leave within the first five years of their career. The main reason for this exodus is the retire...
Teaching science to non-specialists can be tough. But here's a cool idea that's been working: using movies to explain physics. It's not just about watching films; it's about seeing science in action. This method, called "Physics in Films, " has been around for a few years. It uses scenes from popular movies to show physical principles. Students seem to like it, and ...
In today's digital age, young doctors looking for breast surgery fellowships are turning to the internet. This shift is notable because earlier generations of doctors did not have this resource. However, the quality and accessibility of information on these fellowship websites vary greatly. The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) approves many of these programs, but ...
The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently introduced a tougher civics test for immigrants seeking citizenship. This test now includes more challenging questions, such as naming five of America's original states and explaining the significance of the Federalist Papers. While this might seem like a way to make it harder for immigrants to become citizens, ...
A recent court decision in the UK has shaken up how religion is taught in Northern Ireland's schools. It all started when two parents, who are humanist and not religious, questioned the way their daughter's school was teaching Christianity. They felt it was being presented as the only truth, without any critical thinking or exploration of other beliefs. The UK Supre...
Latine youth in America face a tough balancing act. They juggle language, culture, and trauma. This mix often affects their school performance. Recent studies show that those who speak more Spanish and have faced violence tend to have lower grades. But it's not just about language. Students who speak less Spanish but have high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder...
The Education Department is making some serious moves. They're handing over big grant programs to other federal agencies. This is all part of a plan to shut down the department. The Trump administration is really pushing this idea. Six new deals have been signed. These deals move billions of dollars in grants to other agencies. The Department of Labor is taking over...