Education News
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Universal Pre-K expansion in NY priority for ed advocates
New York education advocates demand increased state aid to expand full-day pre-kindergarten programs outside NYC. Discover how they're fighting for $125 million -
Secretary of Education apologizes to U.S. teachers
U.S. Secretary of Education John King, a former principal, apologized to teachers for feeling attacked. He pledged to prioritize well-rounded education, student -
HBCU to debut Women and Gender Studies minor
North Carolina Central University introduces a new Women and Gender Studies minor in Fall 2016, the first at an NC HBCU. Explore intersectionality, global ... -
Alabama Governor proposes massive education cuts
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley proposes siphoning funds from the education trust to balance the state's general fund. Discover how this move impacts schools an -
Is Morgan State University’s autonomy in danger?
Discover the legislative battle to protect Morgan State University's independence from the University System of Maryland. Learn about the 2006 lawsuit and the p -
Amazon.com gets into the math business
Amazon introduces "With Math I Can," a new program designed to help students overcome math struggles and provide valuable resources for teachers. Discover how ... -
Is more recess the solution to academic success?
Discover how the LiiNK Project, inspired by Finnish schools, is bringing more recess back to U.S. classrooms. Learn if increased playtime can boost academic ... -
Georgia Governor Deal’s 2017 Education Plan: Merit Pay & Reforms
Explore Georgia Governor Nathan Deal's ambitious 2017 education agenda. Discover his plans for teacher merit pay, testing changes, and the elimination of furlou -
Google donates 25,000 laptops to refugees
Google.org grants $5.3 million to a German nonprofit, distributing 25,000 Chromebooks to help refugees access vital education and technology in Europe. -
Sex ed for kindergartners proposed in Arizona
An Arizona lawmaker is pushing for kindergarten sex education, citing rising teen STIs and pregnancies. Discover the debate surrounding age-appropriate content
