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‘Praise God for this good news’: Villafuerte lauds hiring of 16,000 public school teachers

By Billy Begas National Unity Party president and Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for approving the hiring of 16,000 new public school teachers, which will help …

Let public schools teach the Constitution, not religion

When I think about Arkansas legislators requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, a purely American commandment also comes to mind: The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Ratified in 1791, the amendment protects a wide range of …

Texas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill nearing passage

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Come September, every public school classroom in Texas could be required to display the Ten Commandments under a requirement that …

Texas Advances Ten Commandments Mandate for Public Schools

The Texas House gave preliminary approval Saturday to legislation requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, with lawmakers voting 88-49 on Senate Bill 10 (SB10), according to the Associated Press. Newsweek reached out to bill …

Forum/Letter to the Editor - Public school funding

Public schools touch the life of every rural citizen. We need these strong schools for our children and the future. When our children thrive, entire communities will. Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Northwest Ohio Education Service Center will host “Funding the …

LETTER: An easy way to solving Nevada’s public school woes

State taxpayers must keep giving the system more money. To become a licensed educator, every education major studies Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The five needs and their importance are organized in a pyramid. A child’s basic physiological needs — food, …

Ten Commandments could be in Texas public school classrooms as bill nears passage

FILE - The Ten Commandments monument erected in 1956 at Albert Lea's Central Park, sits nestled among a cluster of overgrown pine trees.  (DAVID BREWSTER/Star Tribune via Getty Images) AUSTIN, Texas - The Ten Commandments could be posted in public …

Texas could soon require all public schools to display the Ten Commandments

Texas would require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a Republican proposal that's cleared a major vote. If passed as expected, the measure is likely to draw a legal challenge from critics who consider it a …

Frederick County Public Schools prepares for Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies this week

Frederick County Public Schools shared the following information about its commencement exercises that are scheduled for this week: The school division's three high schools and the Dowell J. Howard Center will present diplomas to approximately 1,172 …

Legislature created headaches for Iowa public schools

Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City. He taught for 11 years and represented educators as an Iowa State Education Association regional director for 27 years. They’re finally gone. It’s over. Mom always said, “Nothing good comes after midnight.” I didn’t get it …

Texas DEI ban in public schools gets House approval

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Texas House gave preliminary approval Sunday to a bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and …

Lee Cataluna: Honoring Pidgin In Hawaiʻi Public Schools

For the first time, the state Department of Education is recognizing Hawaiʻi Creole as a language worthy of biliteracy. When the Waipahu High School class of 2025 gathered for their graduation ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center this week, 10 of the …

Students develop art-based values education materials for public schools

Multimedia arts students from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde have introduced Sinibatao, a set of art-integrated learning materials designed to help Grade 3 students in public schools better understand values and ethics. The team — Aldrin Isaac …

Texas Senate passes overhauled $8.5 billion public school funding bill

The Texas Senate on Friday advanced a $8.5 billion public school funding bill, moving it one step closer to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. House Bill 2, which underwent significant revisions since its initial passage in the Texas House in April, marks one of …

WISE COUNTY VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS – – – 2025 Summer Nutrition Program for Children

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Teach-A-Thon Boosts Financial Literacy for Miami-Dade Public School Students

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The Pittsfield Public Schools and Enough Abuse are teaming up for an online webinar on keeping kids safe from sexual ...

PITTSFIELD — As part of its partnership with Pittsfield schools, the nonprofit advocacy group Enough Abuse will hold a community webinar on preventing child sexual abuse, and the creation of proposed codes of conduct for students and staff intended to …

EDITORIAL: Court ruling keeps public schools intact

Advocates for allowing the nation’s first religious charter school to attach itself to the taxpayer teat were squalling Thursday like scalded cats, howling that the U.S. Supreme Court had trampled on their religious freedom. In fact, the exact opposite is …

Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Predicts 13 To 19 Named Storms, 6 To 10 Hurricanes

Trusted Leader In Hurricane Protection Solutions Says South Florida Homeowners Should Be Prepared Prior to Season Start June 1 WEST PALM BEACH,, FL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Florida continues to recover from last year …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the April 2-22 Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA ...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in 16 counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-22. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to …

South Texas Survivors Affected by the March 26-28 Severe Storms and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for South Texas homeowners and renters in four counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Nelson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Nelson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …