Education
Friday, September 6, 2024
Nonprofit works to improve Latino graduation rates in CA
Latinos make up 40% of California's population and more than 56% of K-12 public school students. However, Latino high school graduation rates are …
Friday, September 6, 2024
TX educators prepare for upcoming legislative session
Texas educators spent the summer in meetings and workshops devising a playbook for the upcoming Texas legislative session. The Educator's Bill of …
Friday, September 6, 2024
School year begins in WY’s few remaining one-room schoolhouses
It is back-to-school season and for 11 students in Sheridan County, Wyoming, it means returning to a one-room schoolhouse. The Slack School was …
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Delaware schools emphasize mental-health assessments for students
With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, Delaware officials said school-based services have become essential in addressing issues…
Coaching beyond the game for student growth in Ohio and elsewhere
The Coach Beyond program, started by Ohio State University's Life Sports, is making waves across Ohio by helping coaches address more than just the …
NV secures $10 million grant to enhance outcomes for students with disabilities
A Nevada program is aiming to centralize transition services and improve outcomes for children with disabilities. It will help create a centralized …
Calls for broader legal safeguards under Indiana Lifeline Law
By Kody Fisher for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service Co…
SD police academy grads newly schooled on Indian Country
South Dakota's police training program included a new course this year, one specific to tribal communities. A class of 20 graduated yesterday from …
Utah State University looks to improve early identification of autism in children
Utah lags behind the national average of identifying children for autism. In an effort to improve the state's standing, the Institute for Disability…
Colorado parents face September 30 deadline to help fund school meals
Colorado students will not go hungry this school year, thanks to the Healthy School Meals for All initiative approved by voters in 2022. Their …
UNH works to make 'first gen' students feel right at home
First generation students attending the University of New Hampshire benefit from a growing trove of campus resources to ensure their success…
Group proposes changes, encourages use of Indigenous SD education standards
A team of educators and supporters recently proposed changes to South Dakota's framework for Indigenous education, making the lessons more accessible …