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.

Dr. Judy Riffle breaks down the billions in education funding provided via the recently enacted federal FY 2021 appropriations bill
The malware attack forced the district to cancel both in-person and virtual classes Monday
The partnership will launch a student outreach program to get high schoolers interested in medical careers
A legislative proposal, the Uniting and Securing America (USA Act), could protect some DACA recipients from deportation, as it addresses border security and migration.
There are many opportunities for a Trump salary donation to city park and rec.
Funders seek grant partnerships in applications because they often lead to better results.
Richmond Public Schools received $22,000 in life-saving blood control equipment as part of the national Stop the Bleed campaign.
Stories of staff losing entire online grants applications are real, but avoidable with these tips.
As holidays approach, food banks and pantries remind us how tight life on food stamps is. Federal trends suggest federal aid could decrease.
Ohio State University’s energy management plan will fund an estimated $11 million per year to ensure 3,500 low-income students get free tuition.
Ivy Tech Community College celebrated Veterans Day by educating local vets about college credits for armed services and college financial aid opportunities.
Tiny clinics made from shipping containers first saved lives in Haiti. With solar power, they’re an en vogue mobile medicine option for disaster response.
Our education grants columnist explains the steps to take and what you need to know to prepare and win school emergency preparedness grants.
Eight states have participated in the MyPI youth preparedness program focusing on disaster prep in five to 10 weeks over three curriculum components.
Some activists want negotiation to save the dreamers, others feel any deal to preserve DACA but strengthen immigration enforcement will ignite ICE.
One corrections leader in Pima County, Ariz., has experienced how tablets distributed in 2016 improved inmate education and jail safety.
As the White House and Congress go back and forth on protections for Dreamers, colleges are looking at ways to protect DACA students.
This solar-powered tiny shelter is made from a shipping container and was designed and constructed by students as part of a live classroom program.
Our education grants columnist explains why school cybersecurity leadership and grants protect schools, students, facilities and cyber assets.