In the United States, there are around 7.3 million students with disabilities, accounting for 15% of the K-12 public school population. Of these, 12% are children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—a figure that has risen from 1.5% in 2001 and is expected to continue growing. Over the past two decades, the average number of children
Sarah Medwell Redican is now in the top 10 of the contest. If she wins, she plans to donate a portion of the $25,000 prize to local non profit Healthy Climate Communities.
The Teachers' Unions Are More Political than Ever Authored by Larry Sand via American Greatness, In the past, teachers’ unions concentrated on fighting to keep all teachers employed—competent or otherwise—laying off teachers by seniority when necessary and soaking taxpayers every chance they could. While those activities are still part of their mission, they have, over time, increasingly delved into the political/social realm, promoting Black Lives Matter, Critical Race Theory,...
Massachusetts labor leaders brought in the cavalry, welcoming a pair of national union officials in the latest push to overhaul working conditions for drivers on platforms like Uber and Lyft.
(The Center Square) – Education majors from Appalachian State University offered suggestions on how to recruit more teachers during Tuesday's meeting of the State Board of Education. Their answer was familiar: more money. In particular, the students said the state should pay teachers for earning master's degrees. "I know many people from my cohort that have dropped out of the master's accelerated admissions program because we aren't getting paid...
It’s time for the quadrennial discussion of the Electoral College. Every four years more than a few folks wonder aloud why the U.S. president isn’t simply chosen via a national popular vote.
The educators were honored for becoming nationally board certified at the state Culture Center Wednesday.
Houston Matters visits a recent national college fair to talk with students and parents navigating the complicated decision of where to go to college.
Biden Education Secretary Threatens to Shut Down Largest Christian College In The US Authored by Eric Lundrum via American Greatness, Joe Biden’s Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, threatened during a congressional hearing to weaponize the Department of Education to target and shut down the largest Christian university in the United States. As Fox News reports, Cardona made his threats during a hearing before the House Appropriations Committee, in response to a question by...
Following a recent meeting on negotiations on 17th April 2024 between teacher unions and the government on their conditions of service, reports reaching Myjoyonline indicates that the government side tabled a significant offer to the teachers. On the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Allowance, the government, according to sources, has offered GHS 2,000, up from the […]
Marcotte Ford and Polish National Credit Union teamed up to support ‘Kate’s Kitchen’ with a Guest Chef event on Tuesday.
Honey producers have a stable market to sell their honey thanks to the Sioux Honey cooperative.