Education
Reporting on local school districts, education policies, and educational initiatives within the state.
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Whether you want to contact a board member, speak publicly at a meeting or just keep an eye on changes in your district during the 2024-25 school year, we’ve updated our guide to what you need to know. The post Your guide to getting involved with a Kansas City school board appeared first on The…
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A press release from Akron Public Schools on Tuesday defended the district’s new full-day pre-kindergarten program, which, according to several teachers, is experiencing a litany of safety and hygiene issues. The post Akron schools’ superintendent responds to issues teachers raised about pre-kindergarten program appeared first on Signal Akron.
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Akron Public Schools’ new full-day pre-kindergarten program is off to a rocky start, with teachers repeatedly raising issues about staffing shortages they say cause safety and hygiene concerns for some of the district’s youngest learners. The post Akron schools’ full-day pre-K teacher: ‘Right now, it’s survival’ appeared first on Signal Akron.
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Desaray Williams watched her son grow up on football fields. Followed his many rushes and tackles. She cheered as he matriculated from the South Rangers and Patterson Park Vikings of Akron’s pee-wee football circuit and Buchtel High School to Valley Forge Military Academy, the University of Akron and a stint with the Cleveland Browns. (He…
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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Less than three years after taking the helm of New York City’s school system, Chancellor David Banks is planning to retire at the end of the year amid widening probes of City Hall. Banks’ stunning Tuesday announcement comes nearly three weeks after federal agents…
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University has suspended international graduate student Momodou Taal citing his participation in a pro-Palestinian demonstration on-campus on Sept. 18. As a result, Taal may face deportation. […] The post International Cornell student suspended after participating in pro-Palestinian protest, faces deportation due to visa cancellation appeared first on The Ithaca Voice.
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.This story has been updated to include statements from the mayor’s office, the Chicago Teachers Union president, and Chicago Public Schools.Mayor Brandon Jo…
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Colorado school districts will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help their students reduce cell phone use during the school day.State Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the “Smartphone Challenge Initiative” Friday in the library…
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.A parade of principals extolled the virtues of their schools Thursday to the Board of Education, moments before it took action to ramp up a comprehensi…
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After years of negotiating contracts for professional golfers, R.J. Nemer has inked his own lucrative deal as University of Akron president. The sports agent turned university leader, whose tenure began in May, will enjoy an annual base salary of at least $484,500 during his four-year contract, which runs through 2028. The Board of Trustees can…