Education
Monday, February 6, 2023
TX Model Transforms Low-Income Students Into Skilled Professionals
For more than two decades, a workforce development program in El Paso has invested in the economically disadvantaged to help them attain the …
Monday, February 6, 2023
MN Looks to Erase Hunger in Schools
Better health and educational outcomes are being touted as the potential benefits as Minnesota lawmakers discuss whether to provide free school meals …
Monday, February 6, 2023
Survey: Students Want More Diverse, Inclusive Curriculum
CORRECTION: YouthTruth surveyed more than 28,000 high school seniors from the class of 2022 and the class of 2019 in 19 states, including New York…
Friday, February 3, 2023
New Online College Courses from ASU, YouTube, "Crash Course"
Arizona State University, YouTube and the video channel Crash Course have announced a partnership to offer a series of online courses for college …
Friday, February 3, 2023
Bowie State University to Boost Support for Student Parents
Students who are also parents face more challenges getting through college, but support for these students is getting an upgrade at Bowie State …
Friday, February 3, 2023
Ohio Governor Calls for Investments in Education, Child Well-Being
Ohio's teachers are applauding the governor's recently announced plan to overhaul the state's reading curriculum for elementary schoolers and boost re…
WA Bill Provides Free School Meals, But Worker Shortage is Hurdle
A measure in the Washington State Legislature would provide free school meals to K-12 students, but nutrition service workers are worried they are …
Report: ID Makes Big Jump in Higher-Education Attainment
Idaho and the rest of the country are making progress getting higher education to more people. A new report from Lumina Foundation finds nearly 54% …
NC Colleges Work to Fill Teacher Pipeline
Schools across North Carolina report grappling with severe staff shortages. Districts began the year down more than 4,000 teachers, according to data …
MO Schools' Seclusion, Restraint Incidents Shared for First Time
Missourians can now see how often their schools use seclusion and restraint to address student behavior. A 2021 law requires that schools report …
NV Nonprofit Celebrates 94% Grad Rate for Students in Program
A Nevada nonprofit is celebrating a 94% graduation rate among its high school seniors for the 2021-2022 school year. Tami Hance-Lehr. CEO and state …
Study: Students Still Struggle with Pandemic Learning Loss
Students are still struggling with learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. A study from the research group NWEA showed 2022 test scores are not …