New Mexico has done something no other state in the U. S. has done before. It now offers free child care to all families, no matter how much they earn. This big move aims to help the state's economy and improve its low rankings in education and child welfare. To make this happen, New Mexico is givi
A big disagreement is happening between nine school districts and the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) over who gets what share of the money for career technical education (CTE) programs. The school districts say EVIT is not playing fair by cutting funds for CTE classes held on their campu
In the heart of the Coeur d’Alene National Forest, a unique educational journey unfolds. Young students from various high schools across North Idaho are stepping out of their classrooms and into the great outdoors. They are not just observing nature; they are actively engaging with it. Equipped with
The Syracuse City School District is making some big moves with taxpayer money. They want to pay $250, 000 to two retired executives for consulting services. That's a lot of cash, and the school board isn't being very open about why they think this is a good idea. The board has seven members, all e
A new space has opened up at Flathead Valley Community College. It's called the Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. It's a place where students and community members can turn their ideas into real businesses. The center is all about helping people solve problems and build things. It's n
Special education in the U. S. is facing a significant challenge. The current administration has decided to reduce federal oversight of programs that support over 8 million children with disabilities. This decision includes cutting staff and funding, which could lead to a lack of support for these s
Anchorage is in the middle of a heated discussion about closing two elementary schools. Parents and teachers are worried about how this will affect kids, especially those with special needs. They say moving students around too much can be disruptive and harmful. The school board is listening to the
A top Disney official is in hot water. Gursel Sahinbas, who managed Disney's private island in the Bahamas, is accused of some serious crimes. A woman from Florida says he attacked her on a beach. She told police that Sahinbas invited her for a swim. But things took a dark turn. The woman says he ig
A new team-up between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and the Save the Music Foundation is set to bring music education to more public schools across the U. S. Over the next three years, this partnership will create at least 25 new music programs, focusing on areas where Save the Music has a
Many schools in the United States are using a new way to teach history. They focus on stories of struggle and oppression. A group called the Zinn Education Project (ZEP) helps teachers with this. They share lessons and resources for students from kindergarten to high school. ZEP is named after Howa
