Alabama is facing a tough road ahead when it comes to funding education. The state's education budget is under pressure from rising health insurance costs and other financial demands. The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) CEO, David Bronner, recently warned that the Legislature will have to make s
Teachers in Johannesburg's public secondary schools are facing an unseen challenge: chalk dust. A recent study shed light on how teachers handle this everyday hazard. Most teachers, around 95%, have never had any training on the risks of chalk dust. This lack of knowledge leads to a worrying trend:
Rhode Island is making big moves to help students get ready for jobs. Schools like the Apprenticeship Exploration School (AES) in Cranston are leading the way. These schools focus on hands-on learning, giving students the skills they need for careers in construction, hospitality, and more. AES is n
The First Amendment is a big deal, but not everyone knows what it truly covers. It's not a free pass for every action someone wants to take in the name of religion. Things like saying prayers in school, skipping vaccines, or wearing certain clothes at work can sometimes conflict with other important
A big legal fight is happening over whether public schools in Texas and Louisiana should display the Ten Commandments. In January, a federal appeals court will listen to arguments from both states after lower courts said their laws were not okay. The issue started when Texas passed a law requiring
A new team-up between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and the Save the Music Foundation is set to bring music education to more public schools across the U. S. Over the next three years, this partnership will create at least 25 new music programs, focusing on areas where Save the Music has a
Florida's public schools are in a tough spot. They are struggling with not enough money and too much politics. This is not good for the students, teachers, or the state as a whole. Teachers in Florida are paid the least in the country. This makes it hard to keep good teachers and hire new ones. Sch
Chicago's schools are in a tough spot. The new leader, Macquline King, just told everyone that the money trouble is worse than they thought. They need to find $730 million, which is a lot more than they expected. This means big decisions are coming. King is new to the job, but she knows it's her jo
In Texas, a new bill is on its way to the governor's office, aiming to significantly change how schools handle LGBTQ topics and diversity efforts. The bill, known as Senate Bill 12, wants to stop schools from having clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity. It also wants to ban
State Supreme Court elections have turned into major political showdowns. These contests have become increasingly expensive and heated, drawing in big money and national figures. The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, for example, saw a staggering $100 million in campaign spending. This trend isn'
