Ohio is making waves in education with a new bill called the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. " This law lets teachers talk about how Christianity shaped American history. It passed in the House, with Republicans saying yes and Democrats saying no. The bill doesn't force schools to teach about religion. It just reminds teachers they can if they want to. It gives...
Rhode Island is making big moves to help students get ready for jobs. Schools like the Apprenticeship Exploration School (AES) in Cranston are leading the way. These schools focus on hands-on learning, giving students the skills they need for careers in construction, hospitality, and more. AES is not just any school. It's a public school that welcomes everyone. Stud...
Georgia is thinking about expanding its cellphone ban in schools. Right now, the rule only applies to students from kindergarten to eighth grade starting in the 2026-2027 school year. But the state's education department wants lawmakers to include high school students too. Many teachers in Georgia are on board with this idea. A recent survey showed that 90% of the 3...
Ohio is taking a new approach to math education. The state has released a plan to improve math skills in schools. This plan focuses on better textbooks and teaching methods. It also wants to give teachers more training. The plan is not a strict rule. Schools can choose how to use it. This is different from the state's reading plan. The reading plan had specific rule...
Ohio's Republican lawmakers are making waves with new bills that aim to bring more religion into public schools. One bill, called the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, wants to teach students about the good things Christianity has done in history. Another bill, the Historical Education Displays Act, would allow schools to display the Ten Commandments and other impo...
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 ...
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...
A recent court decision has stirred up a debate about religion in Texas schools. A judge has told schools to take down displays of the Ten Commandments. This comes after a law was passed in June, allowing these displays in classrooms. The judge said this law goes against the First Amendment, which separates church and state. The judge pointed out that it's hard to s...
New York's education system is facing a tough situation. While many students are struggling with reading and math, the state's Board of Regents is adding a new requirement: climate science education. Starting in 2027, schools will have to teach students about climate change, its effects, and possible solutions. This decision is part of the "New York Inspires" plan. ...
Oakland Unified School District is in hot water after the California Department of Education found that it created a hostile environment for Jewish students and staff. The department issued three rulings in late October, criticizing the district for taking over a year to respond to complaints of antisemitism, which is way longer than the allowed 60 days. The complai...