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Proposed Florida education budget cuts will reduce funding for advanced programs by 50%, impacting roughly half the students currently served. These cuts target programs like AP, Dual Enrollment, IB, and career/technical education, hindering college …

As Republicans gained strength in OK, schools got worse

My son is graduating from high school. As the class of 2025 takes the stage at graduation ceremonies across the state, it’s important for Oklahomans to consider what has taken place in their public school careers. This year’s grads started pre-K in 2011, …

Mesa Public Schools students can now wear military regalia when they graduate

PHOENIX — Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne praised Mesa Public Schools on Wednesday for reversing a policy that prohibited students from wearing military regalia during graduation. The policy first came to light after a Mesa High …

New deal would inject $8.5 billion in new money for Texas public schools

By Jack Fink May 21, 2025 / 7:13 PM CDT / CBS Texas New deal would inject record $8.5 billion in new money for Texas public schools New deal would inject record $8.5 billion in new money for Texas public schools 00:23 The Texas Senate could vote on …

Duval County Public Schools ending free lunch at 37 schools, breakfast still free for all

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools leaders said Wednesday that free lunch will no longer be offered at 37 schools starting next school year. The district shared the information through its social media platforms and sent emails to parents. …

Oregon’s under-resourced school districts continue to struggle to pass bonds

More than a dozen school districts throughout Oregon asked voters this week for their financial support to refurbish aging school buildings and shore up declining operations budgets. For the most part, Oregonians delivered. But in some districts, finding …

Lieutenant governor candidates express views on a Tysons casino

Left to right: Alex Bastani, Ghazala Hashmi, Babur Lateef, Aaron Rouse, Victor Salgado, and Levar Stoney. Some of the six candidates running in the Democratic Primary for lieutenant governor are outright opposed to a casino in Tysons, while others say the …

Taxing Michigan’s wealthiest to boost K-12 funding focus of potential ballot initiative

Michigan public education advocates are in the final stages of exploring a statewide ballot initiative that would tax the incomes of the state’s wealthiest earners in a push to drum up more funding for local K-12 schools. But while nothing has been …

Parts of Colorado face measles risk as high as West Texas due to low vaccination rates

Parts of Colorado are as vulnerable to measles as West Texas, where the highly contagious virus has infected hundreds of people and killed two. Colorado has recorded more confirmed measles cases so far this year than it has in almost two decades. Rural …

Opinion: Iowa lawmakers rose to the moment during Black Lives Matter protests, but it didn’t…

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Maybe it was just a figment of our imagination. After all, we live in Iowa, where Republicans who run the Golden Dome of Wisdom, now redder than lines on a …

A Ken-Ton mother wants 27 books pulled from school libraries over explicit sexual content

At midnight on Nov. 20, Sara Carozzolo, the parent of a 12-year-old daughter who would attend Kenmore West High School next year, emailed nine Ken-Ton School District administrators. Carozzolo included explicit excerpts from three books that, an online …

Book Excerpt — Widening the Circle

Circa 2006 Mara Sapon-Shevin, professor of education at Syracuse University, has a bold, even radical vision for full classroom inclusion, for creating school communities in which all students—regardless of race, family background, disability, special …

Texas Lawmakers Score Major Victory In Bringing Ten Commandments Into Classrooms

Texas Republicans are cheering at the erosion of the separation of church and state as their proposal to require all public school classrooms in the Lone Star State to display the Ten Commandments inches closer and closer to the finish line. On Saturday, …

Trump’s blitz of executive orders is reshaping America. See the full list

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In the early months of his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders — each one a window into the priorities and philosophy of his second term. From immigration crackdowns to changes in …

Community Voices: Flowery Is the Heart of the Springs. Closing It Opens a Wound

By Megie Marvel Beneath the composed smiles at the board table lies a series of decisions that have shaken the very soul of our community. The Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Board’s recent actions have left families stunned, ignored, …

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Gwinnett County students awarded at annual Georgia Science & Engineering Fair

Gwinnett County Public Schools students earned several top honors at the 77th Georgia Science & Engineering Fair at the University of Georgia.    The event showcased some of the top students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) …

Edgecomb Voters Race the Clock to Approve $4.1 Million Education Budget

Moderator Melissa Holmes addresses a packed Edgecomb town hall during a special town meeting about the town’s education budget Saturday, May 17. Seating was at such a premium, chairs were set up on the stage behind Holmes. (Sherwood Olin photo) With the …

Prakash Secondary School rises as an academic beacon in Myagdi

By Thakur Prasad Acharya  Beni, May 25: Prakash Secondary School, located in the heart of Beni, Myagdi, is emerging as a model for academic excellence, effective management, and innovative teaching. With a strong focus on dual-medium education (English and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …