Money shapes education more than people realize. In America, schools rely on local taxes and state budgets, so wealthier areas often get more resources. The latest numbers show big gaps between states. In 2024, American public schools got almost $1 trillion in total funding. Most of that money comes
California voters will soon decide if wealthy residents should keep paying extra taxes to fund public schools. Enough signatures have been gathered to put the question on the November ballot. The proposal would lock in higher tax rates for top earners, originally approved in 2012 and extended in 201
A new college is coming to Bentonville, Arkansas, aiming to train over 500 students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Unlike traditional universities, this one won’t charge tuition at first. The Walton family, known for founding Walmart, is behind the project. They’ve picked BIG-Bjarke
Every summer, Flagstaff transforms into a living classroom where kids and adults can walk with real park rangers. These aren’t just any guides – they’re specially trained volunteers who split their time between national monuments and nearby forests. Their mission? To help visitors spot the hidden wo
In Los Angeles, breaking into Hollywood often feels like an impossible goal for many young people. Yet, a new high school film and television program is changing that narrative by celebrating its first graduating class. Forty-six students are now stepping into the spotlight after completing the uni
A group of six senators from both parties has drafted a new law that would make proven reading techniques part of federal policy. The proposal, called the READ Act, says teachers should focus on clear skills like sounding out words, building vocabulary and practicing comprehension. It also bars the
The Kids Discover Museum, a nonprofit focused on learning for children, welcomed a new executive director in September 2025. She stepped into the role after nearly a year and a half of uncertainty, when the museum was close to shutting down. Her first task was to stabilize operations within a short
Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft had spent almost five decades helping newborns before she decided to pursue a new goal. She started medical school when most people are retiring, at the age of 69 in 2022. The decision was sparked when her husband nearly had a serious health event. She asked him what he wanted t
Numbers measure success in many ways—money spent, profits earned, or projects completed. But what if success isn’t just in the spreadsheets? What if it’s in the spark that makes a child stare at the sky a little longer, wondering how a machine flies? That’s the real power behind big gifts like the o
Starting next year, families might get a fresh way to pay for K-12 education—and it all comes down to taxes. The Treasury Department is rolling out a new tax break called the Education Freedom Tax Credit. Instead of sending kids to the closest public school, this plan lets people donate to groups th
