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Uncertainty Surrounds Summer Learning Programs as Federal Funding Faces Scrutiny Across the United States, summer and after-school programs are facing an uncertain future after a sudden freeze in federal funding. The repercussions are already being felt by families and children who rely on these programs for essential support, including meals, safe environments, and educational opportunities.Read […]

United ISD Focuses on Leadership and Legal Updates at Annual Summit United Independent School District (UISD) recently hosted its annual Leadership Summit, gathering over 200 campus and district leaders at the UISD Student Activity Complex. The summit, centered around the theme “A League of Our Own,” aimed to enhance leadership skills, disseminate crucial information, and […]

Kenyan Teachers to Benefit from Landmark Salary Increases and Enhanced Allowances Kenyan educators are poised to receive significant financial boosts through a newly ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covering the years 2025-2029. The agreement, a culmination of extensive negotiations between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and various teachers’ unions, promises substantial salary increments and improved […]

Creating a Sense of Belonging at Penn State At Penn State’s Bellisario College of Communications, Gary Abdullah is dedicated to ensuring every student feels like they belong. As the assistant dean for diversity and inclusion, Abdullah understands the challenges students face, from academic pressures to adjusting to a new environment far from home. His office, […]

Open Your Home and Heart: The Rewarding Experience of Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student Imagine the joy of hearing a young person from another country describe their first day at an American high school as “the best day ever.” That’s the experience one Johnstown family had when they welcomed Kai, a foreign exchange student from […]

A Colorado Teacher’s Journey: From Engineering to Inspiring Students Gayathri Ramkumar, a math and computer science teacher at Aurora Central High School, a diverse school where approximately half the students are English language learners, is passionate about creating engaging and accessible learning experiences. Her dedication has earned her recognition as a semifinalist for Colorado’s 2026 […]

The Unexpected Power of Music Education on Youth Mental Health Music education is often relegated to the realm of extracurricular activities, viewed as a pleasant addition to the core curriculum. However, a growing body of research suggests that learning music offers far more than just artistic enrichment. It serves as a potent tool for supporting […]

Idaho Falls Schools Face $900,000 Deficit Due to Federal Funding Freeze Idaho Falls School District 91 is grappling with a significant financial challenge as it prepares for the upcoming school year. A federal education funding freeze, impacting schools across the state, has resulted in a $900,000 deficit for the district.Learn more: Jagmeet Singhs Letter to […]

Indiana’s ILEARN Results: Math Shows Gains, ELA Needs Focus The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently released the results of the 2025 Indiana Learning Evaluation and Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) testing, providing a snapshot of student proficiency across the state. The data, presented during a State Board of Education meeting, reveals a mixed bag of […]