Virginia is making waves in STEM education, and other states should take notice. Recent data shows that Virginia's high schools are excelling in both math and science. In fact, the state's average science proficiency is 59%, which is way above the national average of 43%. Math proficiency is even more impressive, with an average of 68% compared to the national averag...
Tech giants and politicians are pushing AI into classrooms, but is this a good idea? They see a future where AI tutors help students, teachers get less work, and kids become tech whizzes. Sounds great, right? But let's think about this carefully. First, remember when laptops were supposed to revolutionize education? Billions were spent, but test scores dropped, and ...
The First Amendment is a big deal, but not everyone knows what it truly covers. It's not a free pass for every action someone wants to take in the name of religion. Things like saying prayers in school, skipping vaccines, or wearing certain clothes at work can sometimes conflict with other important laws. A recent survey showed that only a small number of Americans ...
A big legal fight is happening over whether public schools in Texas and Louisiana should display the Ten Commandments. In January, a federal appeals court will listen to arguments from both states after lower courts said their laws were not okay. The issue started when Texas passed a law requiring every public classroom to hang a poster of the Ten Commandments. Fami...
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 already made a difference. Cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta, Cleveland...
Florida's public schools are in a tough spot. They are struggling with not enough money and too much politics. This is not good for the students, teachers, or the state as a whole. Teachers in Florida are paid the least in the country. This makes it hard to keep good teachers and hire new ones. Schools are cutting jobs and packing more students into classrooms. This...
A big fight is happening in Louisiana over a new law called Charlie's Law. This law is supposed to make sure kids are safe and well taken care of in schools. But some private schools don't like it. They say the law is too strict and interferes with how they run their schools. The schools that are upset filed a lawsuit. They say the law makes them follow a lot of new...
Coral Academy of Science, a standout public charter high school in Washoe County, is marking its 25th anniversary with a gala event. This school, which is free to attend, focuses on a STEAM curriculum (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to prepare students for college and future careers. The school's executive director, Feyzi Tandogan, shared that Cor...
High school sports in Massachusetts just got a lot more interesting. Thanks to a unique program, students are now behind the lens, capturing the excitement of the games. This past weekend, two talented photographers from Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Bryson Cain and Calder Troutman, showed what they can do. They snapped over two dozen stunning photos coverin...
A sudden spike in H1-B visa fees is causing a stir in Minnesota, particularly in schools, retail, and healthcare sectors. The change, introduced by President Trump, has left many employers in a pickle. Fridley Public Schools, for instance, had to hit the brakes on hiring a dozen international staff members. The school has been bringing in more teachers from abroad, e...