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Arizona education superintendent clarifies roles in Primavera Online School issue
Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction, clarified the division of authority regarding charter schools in Arizona.
NEA president criticizes Trump's plan to dismantle Department of Education
National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle has issued a statement in response to former President Donald Trump's reported Executive Order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education.
Oklahoma Superintendent advocates for school choice and parental rights in education
Superintendent Ryan Walters of Oklahoma has emphasized the significance of parental involvement in education.
Mississippi Department of Education announces finalists for 2025 educator awards
The Mississippi Department of Education has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards.
Educators rally nationwide for stronger public school protections
Thousands of educators, parents, students, and community leaders gathered across the United States to express their concerns about the future of public education.
AFT sues Department of Education over blocked student loan repayment options
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), representing 1.8 million members, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over changes to student loan repayment options.
Colorado opens application period for Teacher of the Year Award
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has commenced the application process for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year award.
AFT responds to Trump's plan to cut federal role in education
AFT President Randi Weingarten has issued a statement in response to former President Donald Trump's upcoming executive order aimed at removing the federal government's role in education.
Vermont education agency introduces federal updates page; seeks student board member
The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) has introduced a new Federal Updates page aimed at keeping Vermonters informed about federal changes impacting districts and students.
Trump signs executive order shifting educational power
Tomorrow, March 20th, President Donald Trump will sign an Executive Order that shifts control over education from federal bureaucracies to families and states.
Immigrant educators could help solve Ohio's deepening teacher shortage
In the 2021-2022 academic year, a report by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce revealed that over 43,000 individuals with active teaching credentials were not employed in public schools.
Immigration policy changes spark anxiety among students amid increased ICE activity
Panicked calls from parents and increased absences in classrooms are some of the effects reported by school officials nationwide following the Trump administration's decision to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct raids on...
Louisiana announces teacher award semifinalists; final decisions expected by July
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has announced the semifinalists for the Teacher and Principal of the Year awards, along with finalists for Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year and New Teacher of the Year.
Experts suggest plant-based diet to reduce risk of cancer and heart disease
In the United States, cancer and heart disease stand as the leading causes of death, touching the lives of many with their far-reaching impact.
New Hampshire hosts first Day of AI Education Summit
On Tuesday, educational leaders from across New Hampshire gathered for the state's inaugural Day of AI Education Summit.
Rhode Island's SurveyWorks surpasses 100k responses; seeks more feedback before April deadline
Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) have announced that the SurveyWorks initiative has received over 100,000 responses.
Shapiro administration highlights improved safety at PA long-term care facilities
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, including representatives from the Departments of Health and Aging, visited Country Meadows of York-West to emphasize the positive impact of state investments on long-term care facilities.
Shapiro administration highlights investments in long-term care improvements
Pennsylvania's Department of Health Secretary, Dr. Debra Bogen, along with representatives from the Department of Aging, will visit Country Meadows of York-West to discuss Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for 2025-26.
South Carolina awards $5M to schools for strategic teacher compensation
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced the allocation of $5 million to 37 schools across 29 districts as part of the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grants.
Missouri recognizes nine school districts with Purple Star designation
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Missouri Purple Star designation.