Education & Schools
Education & schools are central to the mission of local and state government agencies. They focus on providing quality education, ensuring equitable access, and supporting the development of students from early childhood through higher education. Governments work to create policies, fund programs, and oversee the operation of public schools to foster academic success and prepare students for future challenges. This directory offers articles on education and schools and related topics like Education Grants, which explore funding opportunities that support educational initiatives and resources.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act includes funding to expand mental health and support services in schools
These grants benefit libraries and librarians as they help provide access to information through literature and non-fiction
A total of $53 million is up for grabs this year to make schools safer
“The fact that people stepped forward and said what they had heard led us to prevent a tragedy today,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Volunteer opportunities between high school and college or college and a job are financially out of reach for many kids from rural areas. Meanwhile, volunteers from cities and suburbs tend to prefer urban or international postings.
The gun used to commit the recent school shooting in Santa Clarita, Calif., is what authorities refer to as a ghost gun: one assembled from parts, allowing the owner to bypass background check and registration requirements.
With the creation of two web-based apps, North Carolina is making it easier for schools to not only put together risk management plans but also communicate pertinent details to emergency responders.
Judge Gloria R. Walker dismissed second-degree felony charges against a Florida teen who had threatened school violence because she said prosecutors could not prove the threat had been transmitted as described in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.
A retired paramedic gave first aid to a young boy who had suffered a gunshot wound to the neck.
Now that the strike is over, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says that the entire city will benefit from the negotiated deal.
Nathaniel Tennosuke Berhow died Friday afternoon from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Friends describe him as an introvert but with a good social network.
According to researcher John S. Carlson, there is no evidence that architectural and equipment hardening measures prevent or reduce firearm violence in schools.
The shooting, which killed two students and wounded several more, took just 16 seconds.
Saugus High School’s safety plan details how students and staff should respond to several types of emergencies, including natural disasters, biological attacks, fires and an active shooter on campus.
The longstanding research consensus shows that fairly funding public schools is key to boosting student achievement for low-income students.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tweeted that the suspect, a student, was in custody and was being treated at a hospital.
The strike follows the state Board of Education’s decision last month to strip the local teachers union of its bargaining power.
Anxious parents are awaiting reunification with their children near a Southern California high school where authorities say a student opened fire, killing one person and wounding several others.
Amid public sector worker shortages, a new report from the National Institute on Retirement reveals just how crucial pensions are for recruiting and retaining firefighters, law enforcement officers, teachers and other critical public service roles.
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