Education
Thursday, May 19, 2022
IA Mental Health Voices: The Kids Aren't All Right
As the school year winds down, education leaders are shedding light on increased mental-health demands among students, including thoughts of suicide…
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Report: Michigan Lags Behind Other States in Reading, Math Indicators
A new report found Michigan kids have remained stagnant across several key indicators of student success, such as fourth-grade reading and eighth-…
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Initiative to Help MT's Underserved Students Complete College
Montana's effort to increase college graduation numbers is getting a boost from a new grant. The nonprofit Complete College America has chosen the …
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
MA Group: Campus-Based Supports Needed for Former Foster Youth
May is National Foster Care Month, and groups that serve foster youths and families say improvements are needed for outcomes and to reduce …
Monday, May 16, 2022
'Degrees When Due' Helps IA College Students Get Back on Track
Iowa has seen a 5% increase in the number of college students who left school without a degree. But some campuses are making it a priority to help …
Monday, May 16, 2022
Program Helps MN Colleges Break Up the 'Stop Out' Pattern
The pandemic and other factors forced some Minnesota college students to put their academic careers on hold. Several schools around the state…
College Degree Increasingly Requires Part-Time Job
Many U.S. college degree programs can take years of full-time study, a serious time crunch for working adults. That's why more universities are …
Community, Technical College Enrollment in WA Plummets During Pandemic
Enrollment at Washington state's community and technical colleges has dropped sharply over the pandemic, and the state hopes it can entice students …
Cemeteries, Landscapes New to NH Register of Historic Places
Five properties are newly added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places this Historic Preservation Month. The list includes two …
Tech Insider, Health Experts Call Social Media Growing Threat to Kids
Last year, a whistleblower lifted the curtain on how Facebook and its sister companies impact children's mental health. Now, alongside teachers and …
WY Governor to Mark May as Historic Preservation Month
On Thursday, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is expected to sign a proclamation declaring May of 2022 Historic Preservation Month, part of a national …
Parents, Advocates Voice Concerns about Social-Media Impact on Youth
It's no secret that the last two years of the pandemic have taken a toll on young people's mental health. During this Mental Health Awareness Month…