The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $104.5 million budget for the 2024-25 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry said since March, the replacement of two lifts at the bus […]
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – In a move aimed at preserving local ecosystems and safeguarding public health, the city of Chillicothe voted on Tuesday to enact an ordinance making it illegal to feed wildlife in public spaces within city limits. The ordinance, which was passed following discussions in previous committee meetings, highlights concerns that feeding wildlife on […]
Mr DeSantis signed the bill behind a podium that read “ANTI-COMMUNIST EDUCATION” on Wednesday
(The Center Square) – The Missouri House of Representatives on Thursday sent a pair of omnibus education bills to Republican Gov. Mike Parson for approval. Senate Bill 727, passed by an 82-69 vote, increases the amount of tax credits for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program, allows charter schools in Columbia and increases minimum teacher pay from $25,000 to $40,000. “I've been here nine years and moving this education bill forward is a huge step...
Flanked by veterans who served in the Bay of Pigs invasion, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.DeSantis spoke in Hialeah Gardens where he signed SB 1264 into law enabling schools to teach ‘the dangers and evils of Communism.’ READ: Drunk Clearwater captain fell off boat while 30 people were attending tour: PoliceThe bill requires teaching on the history of communism in Florida public schools,...
According to KOIN-TV, an Oregon man named Devon Horace has been arrested and charged with stealing from a nonprofit named Alberta Main Street that he used to lead. According to the organization's website, the organization was founded to promote Portland's Alberta Street district as an "equitable" commercial district. The organization claims, "To improve our success and fulfill our mission, we strive to understand and address the historical legacies of systemic racism and inequality. Alberta...
The San Luis Obispo Water Polo Club announced it has been honored with the Brenda Villa Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.
The 5-person committee took less than 4 minutes to vote against a policy that's been in place since 2019. Next, the whole Board of Governors will take up the vote.
The controversial bill would allow teachers to conceal carry firearms on school grounds if certain conditions are met.
Holyoke Public Schools is one of five school districts in the state set to receive the next round of funding from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to help fund electric school buses.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a letter to families Tuesday night, Albuquerque Public Schools announced changes in the bell schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. Most high schools are seeing little to no change starting at 8:40 am and going until 3:25 pm or 3:40 pm. Most middle schools will start about an hour earlier 8:05 []
A bill aimed at reforming Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans customer bills passed in the Louisiana House on Tuesday, April 16.