In the heart of Ann Arbor, a teacher has been celebrated for his extraordinary impact on students' lives. Sean Sabo, who has been shaping young minds at Pioneer High School for over two decades, has been honored with the Excellence in Education award. This recognition comes as no surprise, given his unwavering commitment to fostering students' writing and critical th...
Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith. Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer. She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had. The teacher makes learning fun and engaging. She uses activities that ...
Education has been stuck in a rut for decades. The system focuses too much on test scores and not enough on how students grow and participate. This approach pushes students to give up, especially in high school. But there's a better way. Some teachers have found success by grading students on effort and participation, not just test results. For example, in music cla...
Mary Moore, a junior at South County High School, has become a standout figure in the world of baton twirling. Her journey to success is a testament to her hard work and talent. At just 17 years old, Mary has already made a name for herself as a world champion and a proud member of Team USA. Mary's love for baton twirling started early. She was only three years old ...
In Sumter County, one school is making waves for all the right reasons. Alice Drive Elementary School has earned the first-ever "Every Day Counts" award from the Sumter School District. This honor comes with a 95. 4% student attendance rate, which is no small feat. The school district has been working hard to improve attendance, and it looks like their efforts are pa...
A well-deserved honor has been bestowed upon a dedicated educator. Sarah Pasela, a science teacher at St. John's Prep, has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Twomey Family Teaching Excellence Award. This award is not just a pat on the back, but also comes with a $5, 000 prize. The award is a big deal because it highlights the hard work and dedication of the sch...
A big win for educators in Berkeley County! College Park Middle School just scored a massive grant from the South Carolina Department of Education. This isn't just any grant—it's the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grant, and it's worth up to $199, 800. The grant is all about shaking up how teachers get paid. It's designed to reward teachers who really make a difference...
Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any improvement or scores even dropped. This data was released recently. ...
In Vernon, Connecticut, the year 2024 was filled with unique challenges for students and educators alike. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the district's superintendent, Joseph Macary, shared some inspiring news about the accomplishments achieved during the year. The schools' theme for 2024 was "Together, Students Learn, Achieve and Succeed. " ...
Being the star of your own movie might be a dream for many, but for Connor Sorg, a 21-year-old student from Oak Park, it's a reality. This month, his film snagged the top prize at a prestigious film festival in Chicago. What's the best part of winning? The money, of course! Well, sort of. Winning the 10th Annual Institute of Education Sciences Study Abroad Film Festi...