How are Philadelphia schools doing? Takeaways from Watlington’s ‘State of the schools’ address
The School District of Philadelphia is accelerating,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said. “Long story short, the ...
Fort Plain, Canajoharie officials stress need for engagement at merger forum
Locals who have engaged in discussions surrounding the proposed merger of Canajoharie and Fort Plain central school districts seemingly recognize the potential advantages, but it remains to be seen ...
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DMV reminding New Yorkers how easy it is to become a bus driver
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding motorists about efforts designed to remove barriers to becoming a certified school bus driver. According to a ...
With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools
The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding. But schools are often resistant to change.
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Prattsburgh schools face fiscal stress concerns
Across the state, 3.3% of reporting districts were flagged for fiscal stress, excluding those in major cities like Buffalo ...
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Will Vermont lawmakers ban cellphones in school classrooms?
Many school districts already have some type of restriction on students using cellphones but only eight actually ban phones ...
Local control over school cellphone ban 'extremely important,' NYSED says
The legislation Hochul is proposing is both direct and vague: It requires school districts to implement a school-wide, ...
City Year volunteers beautify Isaac Newton Middle School in East Harlem for annual day of service
Hundreds of volunteers recently participated in a day of service to beautify Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science ...
San Diego Unified scored among the highest-performing urban districts nationwide, Nation's Report Card shows
SAN DIEGO — A recent Nation's Report Card overseen by the U.S. Department of Education revealed that San Diego Unified School ...
Trump Signs Order to Promote ‘Patriotic Education’ in the Classroom
The executive order was among several the president signed meant to steer American schools and universities to adopt ...
Only a third of NYC 4th graders deemed ‘proficient’ in math as Big Apple students lag behind state, national averages
The abysmal results reported in the national exam officially known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress came to ...