A program at Lauer’s Park Elementary School that builds yoga into the school day is just one of the innovative learning initiatives funded by the Reading Education Foundation.
The possibility of reductions to special education staffing at the Greater Essex County District School board has parents speaking out about the potential consequences to their children’s education. Ilana Mizel, who addressed trustees last month about the importance of RISE (Reaching Individual Success and Excellence), told the Windsor Star that any cuts that reduce students’ […]
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Democrats urged Gov. Greg Abbott to call lawmakers back for a special legislative session Monday, citing "the urgent need to address school finance and improve funding for all of our school districts." Some of Texas' largest school districts face significant budget deficits, forcing some to cut teachers and staff for next []
TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Wednesday, Gov. Laura Kelly Signed Senate Bill 387 which provides funding for K-12 education and makes expansions into special education. SB 387 will see $75.5 million in additional funds go toward expanding special education state aid, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The additional funds will []
“We are proving that there is no wrong door to higher education in New Mexico,” said New Mexico Higher Education Department Cabinet Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez in a news release.
Monrovia – On the 10th of May 2024, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through USAID Education Systems Strengthening Activity (USAID ESSA), concluded a series of seven problem-driven iterative adaptation (PDIA) inception training workshops. This included 20 officials from the central Ministry of Education (MoE) and 44 officials from County Education Offices in []
Google's Gemini assistant can optimize nearly every step of a user's workflow, including emails, presentations, documents, and more. Also: 3 reasons to upgrade to Gemini Advanced, from Google I/O 2024On Thursday, Google introduced new plan add-ons, protections, and features, so educational institutions, teachers, and students can also take advantage of Gemini's perks. 1. Gemini EducationInitially announced in February, Gemini Education is an add-on that educational institutions can sign up for...
In a special meeting Monday, the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to remove $2.3 million in next year's budget allocated for DEI initiatives.
Region 16 Education Service Center announced it is hosting its Educator Job Fair on May 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 5800 Bell St.
Online astrology platform InstaAstro has raised $2.3 million (Rs 18.50 crore) in a funding round led by Artha Venture Fund. The round also saw participation from LogX Ventures, Singularity Ventures, IR Capital Partners, Blume Founders Fund and Aloke Bajpai, managing director and chief executive of Ixigo.The funds will be used to enhance the platform, onboard more astrologers, expand footprint and build a stronger brand presence. The Noida-based company is also launching new spiritual ecommerce,...
As pro-Palestinian college protests continue nationwide, questions are being asked about the authenticity of the demonstrations—and who is funding them. In the earliest days of the encampments, photos showing rows of identical tents quickly appeared online, prompting many observers to ask if some of the sit-ins were not orchestrated by students. Indeed, according to NYPD
Former Little Rock School District superintend Baker Kurrus argues that the funding for vouchers, woven into the state’s complicated system for funding K-12 schools, violates the state constitution and moves us backward on thorny issues of equity that the state has been trying to address for decades.