Editorial: Target tech school additions in districts with highest demand

www.lowellsun.com— The lack of capacity in the state’s vocational-technical high schools prompted education officials to mandate admission policies that would ensure all students equitable access to education. In 2021, the advocacy group Vocational Education Justice Coalition pushed for the use of lotteries to pick the student body instead of most admissions policies at the time that […]

Gephardt Daily—Lockdown lifted on several Nebo School District schools. SANTAQUIN, Utah, April 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A lockdown has been lifted after it was placed on several Nebo School District schools Monday. “Today the Santaquin Police Department received notice of a potential threat in Santaquin,” says a social media post from the Santaquin Police Department. “All Santaquin schools were placed on lockdown and […] The post Lockdown lifted on several Nebo School District schools first appeared on Gephardt Daily.

KRQE News 13—Dozens of New Mexico school districts and charter schools sue over 180-day rule. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More than 50 school districts and charter schools are bringing a lawsuit against the state over a new rule requiring a 180-day school year. The state's Superintendent's Association says more are signing on. The suit claims the requirement of 180 instructional days conflicts with the state's rules allowing districts to opt for []

Channel 3000—Active shooter threat at Mount Horeb Area School District neutralized, schools on full lockdown. MOUNT HOREB, Wis. -- An active shooter threat led to schools in the Mount Horeb Area School District to implement a full lockdown Wednesday.