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June 14, 2026 - 02:46
Education Secretary Linda McMahon Visits Seymour SchoolsSEYMOUR -- U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Seymour public schools on Friday, June 13, to observe the district`s career and technical education programs. During her tour, McMahon...
June 13, 2026 - 10:12
U.S. Education Department approves Idaho waiver to streamline federal school fundingIdaho school districts and charter schools are about to get more breathing room with their federal education money. The U.S. Department of Education has signed off on a waiver that lets the state...
June 12, 2026 - 19:10
3 states sue over cancelled special education teacher training grantsCalifornia, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over the sudden cancellation of federal grants meant to train special education teachers. The...
June 12, 2026 - 06:20
New era for legal and medical education begins in Northern KentuckyOfficials and community leaders gathered this week to mark the start of construction on a significant new campus project that promises to reshape how lawyers and doctors are trained in the region....
June 11, 2026 - 21:40
My Student Experience: Science Education Majors Receive Funding to Travel to National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Conference in CaliforniaFor Gillian Grimmick, a science education major at NC State`s College of Education, the daily work of designing lesson plans and lab activities for her future students is a constant focus. That is...
June 11, 2026 - 02:32
Blondin named interim president of Arkansas Colleges of Health EducationDr. Jo Alice Blondin, a seasoned academic leader with deep roots in the Fort Smith metro area, has been selected to serve as interim president of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE)....
June 10, 2026 - 02:33
Early results in Democratic primary for SC education superintendent show newcomer Sylvia Wright aheadIn the Democratic primary for South Carolina`s superintendent of education, newcomer Sylvia Wright has taken an early lead over opponent Lisa Ellis. The race, which has drawn attention from...
June 9, 2026 - 23:04
Sexologist stirs debate after revealing sex education should start between 2-3 years oldThe expert explains that at this early stage, children are naturally curious about their bodies and are beginning to notice differences between themselves and others. Rather than waiting until...
June 9, 2026 - 03:50
KBE accepting nominations for 2026 Kelly Award for Business and Education PartnershipThe Kentucky Board of Education is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership. This annual honor, presented each fall, recognizes a businessperson or...
June 8, 2026 - 01:20
Safety, education top of mind as e-bike, e-scooter season beginsNEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) - Summer officially begins in two weeks, which means electric bikes and scooters are appearing on roads and paths in greater numbers. As their popularity has grown, so have...
June 7, 2026 - 18:20
Inside the most educated state in the US, where nearly half of all adults have a bachelor's degree or higherMassachusetts has once again claimed the title of the most educated state in the nation, according to recent data that places it far ahead of the rest of the country. Nearly half of all adults in...
June 7, 2026 - 02:22
Trump administration announces grant competition to reinvest in civic educationRALEIGH -- The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor have jointly announced a new grant competition aimed at revitalizing the teaching of American history and government....
June 6, 2026 - 19:53
Almost $45,000 in Grants for Environmental Education Awarded in Bucks CountyState Representative Jim Prokopiak announced that nearly $45,000 in grants has been awarded to schools and organizations across Bucks County to support environmental education programs. The funding...
June 6, 2026 - 05:47
Kent School District names new Inclusive Education directorDana Stiner, currently the principal at Pine Tree Elementary School in Kent, has been selected as the new executive director of Inclusive Education for the Kent School District. The appointment...
June 5, 2026 - 02:26
Schatz: $46M in federal funding for Hawaiian education programs extendedThe U.S. Department of Education has agreed to extend $46 million in federal funding for Native Hawaiian education programs for an additional year, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced. The funding,...
June 4, 2026 - 19:54
Dallas theater educators earn Tony honorable mentionsAs the 79th annual Tony Awards ceremony approaches this weekend, the spotlight has turned to a group of educators in Dallas who are shaping the next generation of theater artists. Several local...
June 4, 2026 - 04:15
Employers step in to fill the AI education gapTraditional schools and universities are struggling to keep their course materials current as artificial intelligence evolves at breakneck speed. In response, more companies are creating their own...
June 3, 2026 - 04:54
UH expanding tuition-free courses towards elementary teacher education | University of Hawaiʻi System NewsThe University of Hawaii system is expanding its tuition-free course offerings to include elementary teacher education, opening a new pathway for working adults to enter the classroom. Starting...
June 2, 2026 - 21:12
Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to passThe General Assembly passed a series of education-focused bills before adjourning, with new rules on student cell-phone use and revised foreign language requirements drawing the most attention....
June 2, 2026 - 01:17
Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiativeThe Leviev Foundation has unveiled a new $50 million educational initiative, announced by Chagit Leviev Sofiev during the opening gala of the Jerusalem Post New York Conference. The program aims to...
June 1, 2026 - 04:21
Why Analysts Continue To Raise Expectations For Legacy Education (LGCY)Analysts are showing growing confidence in Legacy Education Inc., with several firms raising their expectations for the stock in recent weeks. The company, which trades on the NYSE American under...
May 31, 2026 - 04:57
Charter schools could reshape public education in North DakotaNorth Dakota is on the verge of a major shift in its public school system, with the first charter schools potentially opening their doors in 2027. This follows a pivotal decision by the state...
May 30, 2026 - 04:35
Maryland schools rank 3rd in nation in post-pandemic reading recoveryMaryland schools have emerged as a national leader in reversing the academic setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in reading. New data shows the state now ranks third in the...
May 29, 2026 - 21:43
Turning Trash into Treasure: How BookSmiles Helps Teachers Stock Their ClassroomsBy Larry Abrams When I was a first-year teacher, a police officer caught me rooting through a dumpster behind my town`s library. I had scooped up books to grow my classroom library on a shoestring...
May 29, 2026 - 01:43
By Restricting Girls' Education, Afghanistan Faces Future with Fewer Teachers, Health Workers — UNICEFA new report from UNICEF Innocenti warns that Afghanistan is heading toward a long-term crisis as restrictions on girls` education and women`s employment continue to tighten. The report highlights...
May 28, 2026 - 21:00
Webinar: Launch of the publication “Education and Intangible CulturalA new UNESCO publication that maps out how intangible cultural heritage can make classrooms more engaging will be presented at an upcoming online event. The report, titled `Education and Intangible...
May 28, 2026 - 02:50
OnCourse Learning Introduces AI Assistant Rubi for Mortgage Education and Exam PrepOnCourse Learning has launched a new artificial intelligence tool called Rubi, designed to support mortgage professionals and students preparing for the SAFE exam. The AI assistant includes a...
May 27, 2026 - 05:44
CCSD special education teacher identified in deadly Boulder Highway crashA Clark County School District special education teacher was killed in a crash on Boulder Highway on what was supposed to be his last day of school. The man, identified by family and colleagues,...
May 26, 2026 - 22:57
Mount St. Joseph University receives funding for STEM educationMount St. Joseph University has secured a significant financial boost for its science and technology programs. The institution will receive $619,758 through the state`s Choose Ohio First initiative...
May 26, 2026 - 11:28
CMCSS Board of Education considers review of cell phone restrictionsA Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board member and a local county commissioner have raised questions about the current cell phone policy in the district. The issue came up during the Tuesday,...