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 city of Normal, Illinois, which spends $26.7 million per year to bus 11,000 students, is reviewing two bids that would outsource the bussing system to a private operator.
A 5,700 square-foot middle school is the first modular school to be approved by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools, which is a national movement to improve student performance by building the best possible schools.
Municipalities in Virginia may soon be given the option to mandate that all teachers and local employees contribute five percent of their pay to the state’s pension system.
Using the House System, funded by a Tugboat Grant, the Duquesne City School District reduced student behavior incidents and referrals by 74%
As threats escalate on open campuses, law enforcement leaders are expected to prevent tragedy without the authority, intelligence or institutional support required to succeed
The U.S. Department of Education has also launched an investigation into the school’s security, looking into security reports, audits, dispatch and call logs and emergency notifications
NASRO stated that in normal school life, phones can amplify fights and bullying; in emergencies, phones can distract students from critical instructions
A new Thompson Career Campus wing is training high school students for in-demand EMT jobs, backed by ARPA funds and grants
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
AI-enhanced security is an example of how schools are spending security grants awarded following the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School
The Flagstaff facility will serve as a regional hub for firefighter training and house the department’s Wildland Fire Management division
Eligible recipients include children of active-duty officers and those whose parents suffered a permanent duty-related disability
The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs
Under the new Public Safety Retention and Recruitment Act, Missouri firefighters, EMTs, police, and other first responders with six years of service can now receive full in-state tuition for degree programs related to public safety
New National League of Cities resource offers actionable strategies to build stronger early childhood systems and improve outcomes for children, families and communities
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