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.
After-school and learning enrichment programs have never been more important; these grants can help more families get the help they need
The uptick has reignited a debate over the role police play in keeping schools safe
The beefed-up security measures come after school safety agents recovered five guns in two days
A $12 million award from the U.S Department of Labor to Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute will help develop an apprenticeship program to advance cyber forensics.
California will extend public healthcare opportunities to undocumented immigrants that meet income eligibility requirements.
Purdue University researchers developed a computer model to evaluate active shooter ‘hide’ response in the school library during the Columbine shooting. The researchers found running links to ‘best outcomes.’
Former HUD Secretary and former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro lauded as immigration leader in first debate of half the Election 2020 Democratic candidates.
The USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program requires incorporating nutritional lessons while offering a variety of fresh produce in school.
Lincoln Public Schools implemented an adolescent behavioral health training program for school resource officers that is designed to improve response to students experiencing mental health crises.
Dr. Judy Riffle provides tips on the five main sections in the COPS School Violence Prevention Program request for applications.
Participatory budgeting and community engagement are advancing municipal operations by getting digital technologies purchased.
Dr. Judy Riffle offers tips on how to convince capital grant funders that such needs will better serve a school’s goals and students.
This excerpt from a synthetic drug abuse guide for teachers and parents explains the challenges to governments in addressing the risks of commercial synthetic drugs.
Dr. Judy Riffle looks at how to use certain ESSA formula grants and Rural and Low-Income Schools funding for school safety and mental health.
Public school text and chat records solutions help a Lacey, Washington, school district establish a mobile communications compliance program.
As part of efforts to address terrorism, domestic terrorism and mass casualty incidents, DHS offers an explanatory video and fact sheet on the Pathways to Violence.
Dr. Judy Riffle breaks down what you can’t -- and can -- use ESSA Title III funds for.
Ready New York’s Katelyn James created Ready Girl, a superhero that is super prepared and engaging youth on what they need to know in an emergency.
A free platform funded by DHS puts school staff and law enforcement officers together in a geospatial training ground to prepare for emergencies.
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