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.
West Haven officials and the University of New Haven unveiled new free tuition for West Haven’s firefighters, police officers and dispatchers
Decision restores Department of Education grant funding for teacher preparation, a tool to ‘address the serious teacher shortage crisis’
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
The abandoned Lexington school will provide training for active shooter situations and other emergencies
The language of the new law states SROs are prohibited from using certain types of restraints when trying to control unruly students
The $230M legislation provides funding for armed SROs at all public schools, increases physical safeguards and enhances mental health services for students
A bill to fund optional handgun training and cover counseling costs in case of a shooting heads to Gov. Eric Holcomb for signing
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A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders
Two years after the school board cut ties with Denver PD, officers will be posted following the East High School shooting
Education grant writers and managers, do your research now to prepare for the funding available in the FY 2023 U.S. Department of Education budget
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
“Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” teaches simple, but important actions to safe from home and school fires
There are many organizations and funders that focus on school advocacy and literacy grants
The program would require legislative approval and could include $4,000 bonuses to first responders with bachelor’s degrees
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
Make a bigger impact on the grant reviewers by including more data, not less or just the basics
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