Education
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Federal initiative empowers communities with career creation
A collaboration between the federal government and local communities works to create new career opportunities. The Flint Environmental Career Worker …
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Education association tackles teacher shortage with 'Educators Rising' program
The shortage of educators and school staffers has reached a crisis level in some Pennsylvania public schools, prompting a new "Educators Rising" …
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week: ND talks center around perks, perception
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and in North Dakota, the tone is a little different this year - with deeper conversations about the need to keep …
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Report: Ohio teacher salaries haven’t kept pace with inflation
Lagging salaries have meant teachers in Ohio and across the nation are experiencing a 5% drop in purchasing power, according to a new report by the …
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
It's Teacher Appreciation Week 2024
The first week of May is designated as Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States. The push to honor teachers started in 1953 when First Lady …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
School Lunch Heroes? Workers ask for respect via higher wages
School districts around Washington and elsewhere may have celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, a salute to cafeteria workers - but food …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Suicide rate prompts WY lawmakers to invest in mental-health services
Wyoming's suicide rate ranks first in the nation, according to the most recent data, and state lawmakers are taking steps to improve access to mental …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
LA teachers fight voucher plan to use public funds for private schools
A plan to use public money to fund vouchers for students to attend private schools is drawing pushback from Louisiana teachers, who say the plan …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
MI schools seek solutions as pandemic mental health funding ends
Special state funding for mental health staff at Michigan public schools during the pandemic is ending this year, leaving schools scrambling to find …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Advocates: NYC budget makes great strides, but more is needed
New York City advocates are excited yet concerned about the 2025 budget. In recent weeks, funding was restored to certain education programs such as …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Ohio student protestors say their movement is gaining momentum
After hundreds of Ohio students gathered at Kent State University over the weekend to protest the conflict in Gaza, on the 54th anniversary of …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Despite increase, SD teacher salary among lowest in the country
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and there's some mixed news when it comes to how well South Dakota is compensating its teachers. According to the …