The U. S. government has just started a new program to help kids go to better schools. This program is called the education freedom tax credit. It lets people give money to special accounts that help families pay for different kinds of schools. These schools can be private, religious, charter, or ev
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) have shown significant improvements in test scores and graduation rates. This progress is a result of focused efforts and strategic planning. The district has seen a rise in English and math proficiency, with some schools achieving double-digit gains. High school gra
The Education Department has decided to pause certain collection actions for some federal student loan borrowers. This move gives those in default a bit of a break while the government works on updating loan repayment and forgiveness programs. This pause means that actions like wage garnishment and
New Mexico's current leadership is falling short. The state's Democrat leaders have full control over the government, yet they seem more focused on making political statements than solving real problems. Instead of tackling issues like crime, education, and the economy, they spend their time on symb
Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students
Families in Pennsylvania are turning to cyber schools like Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) because traditional school districts aren't meeting their needs. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of both in-person and online programs offered by these districts. Instead of blaming cyber
Higher education in America is in trouble. It's time for real change. Students are drowning in debt. Many graduates struggle to find jobs. The system isn't working. It's time to ask hard questions. Lawmakers are finally paying attention. They want to reform student loans and accreditation. This cou
New Mexico is at a turning point. It has what it takes to shine in today's economy: natural resources, creative minds, and a great location. Yet, it has struggled to turn potential into success. The state faces urgent challenges: young people often leave for better opportunities, businesses hesitate
Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t
California is looking at a big change in how schools are run. The governor wants to give the next governor more control over education. This could mean less power for the elected state superintendent. The plan comes from a report by a group of researchers. They say the current system is too confusi
