Public Education News Monitoring

Top Fort Smith Public Schools communication person resigns

For the second consecutive time in less than 18 months, the Fort Smith Public School District has suddenly found itself without a public relations-communications leader. Allan Marshall, who was announced Dec. 5 as the district’s chief communications and …

Negotiated public school finance bill poised for Senate debate

The $8.5 billion bill for public schools, the largest increase in funding for public education in the state's history. AUSTIN, Texas — With just 11 days left in the 89th Texas Legislative Session, state lawmakers are set to debate public school finance …

Duluth Public School gets grant to plan safe routes to school

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded Duluth Public Schools a $274,211 grant to plan safe routes to school. The school district will begin planning, with the help of the Arrowhead Economic Regional Development Commission, for each of the …

Columbia Public Schools graduation ceremonies set for Friday, Saturday

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 1,400 high school seniors in Columbia will graduate this weekend. Graduation ceremonies for Columbia Public Schools will be held Friday and Saturday. There will be 1,422 students receiving their diplomas. A press release from …

Shkreli: Michigan Lottery is dedicated to supporting public education

Families and staff react to Pittsburgh Public School's scaled down closure plan

Pittsburgh Public Schools leadership is now looking to close 12 schools instead of 14, as part of a revised proposal for the future of the district. It's giving some families some relief learning they their schools may no longer be on the chopping …

‘Culture of disrespect’: Australian teachers say students’ behaviour is driving them from profession

It took three weeks for Amanda, who’s name has been changed to protect her identity, to resign as a casual relief teacher. Now in her 60s, Amanda has had teaching stints for decades, including time at remote communities in the Northern Territory. She …

Thousands of Denver Public Schools employees didn’t get paid on time today

Home Denver news Denver news The paycheck delay only heightened existing union-district tensions. Denver Public Schools’ headquarters on Lincoln Street downtonw. July 17, 2024. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Thousands of Denver Public Schools employees woke …

Columbia Public Schools cancels extra school day; last day will be May 23

Columbia Public Schools has gone back on a Tuesday statement that the district would hold school next week after the state changed its position on a requirement for days in session. Friday, May 23, will now be the last day of school for CPS students, the …

Julie Boyle, longtime spokesperson for Lawrence Public Schools, announces retirement

Share this post or save for later Post updated at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 22: Lawrence Public Schools Executive Director of Communications Julie Boyle will retire from the district after more than 27 years in the position, according to a district news release …

Families and staff react to scaled down Pittsburgh Public School closure plan, "It's a generational opportunity to do ...

Pittsburgh Public Schools leadership is now looking to close 12 schools instead of 14 as part of a revised proposal for the future of the district. It's giving some families some relief learning they their schools may no longer be on the chopping block …

Columbia Public Schools students to end classes Friday

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will have its last day of classes on Friday. CPS wrote in an email to students' families that state officials gave the district a waiver allowing classes to be out of session next Tuesday. The district had …

This Public School Program Is Grooming Kids to Hate Through Bible Study

There are 50,000 public school students attending an academy that teaches them about how anything LGBTQ-related is sinful. This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. When you think about Bible study …

Texas teacher pay, public school funds revamped

Posted/updated on: May 22, 2025 at 2:31 pm AUSTIN – The Dallas Morning News reports a deal on a sweeping plan to pump $8.5 billion to Texas public schools has been struck. A compromise between the Texas House and Senate will maintain the lower $55 per- …

St. Lucie Public Schools add metal detectors at graduation as part of new safety push

BEACH. WELL, THE FIRST GROUP OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE WALKING ACROSS THE STAGE IN SAINT LUCIE COUNTY. IT’S ALSO GOING TO BE THE FIRST TIME METAL DETECTORS ARE GOING TO BE USED AT A GRADUATION CEREMONY. IT ALL STARTED THIS MORNING. CALEB CALIFANO HAS MORE …

12 Harmony Public Schools campuses named official ‘National School of Character’

[HOUSTON] – Twelve Harmony Public Schools campuses located across the state of Texas were recognized as National Schools of Character on Thursday, May 22. The awards were announced by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development …

Denver Public Schools’ employee paychecks delayed — but they’re coming, district says

Denver Public Schools officials say district employees didn’t receive their expected paychecks Thursday morning, but direct deposits are expected in staffers’ bank accounts by the end of the day. Spokesman Scott Pribble said the district did not …

North Carolina Might Ban TikTok from Public Schools

(TNS) — North Carolina lawmakers could bar the popular TikTok social media app from being used in public schools. Legislation passed by the state House and approved Wednesday by the Senate Education Committee would require school boards to adopt policies …

Phoenixville Protest And March To Support Public Education, Diversity

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A protest against federal funding cuts and in support of key progressive issues will be held in Phoenixville later this month. The Rise Up! March and Rally will take place at Reeves Park on Saturday, May 31 from noon to 2 p.m. Organizers …

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 …