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 shares COVID-19 funding solutions for hard-hit K-12 schools
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
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EPA’s webinar series on reducing lead in school drinking water could help nearly 1 million schools and child care facilities not regulated under SDWA.
Municipalities can partner with schools and others to apply for matching grants for outdoor fitness equipment purchases through Greenfields Outdoor Fitness.
A police officer, an after school program and working with adults gave Manny Cruz a second chance to change his image as a bully and envision a plan for himself
The California Highway Patrol received a $1 million federal grant to improve pedestrian and cyclist traffic safety in order to reduce annual fatalities.
Maryland school and health officials stocked schools in several counties with Narcan to counteract opioid overdose as part of their 2016 budgets.
Schools and non-profits can apply for 2017 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grants beginning in December.
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The rate of high school graduates has increased by about 4 percent since the 2010-2011 school year, according to the White House.
An MIT partnership brings 20-25 hours of STEM workshops to 36 middle schools for the first Boston STEM week.
About 4,000 events nationwide mark Safe Routes to School’s 20th Walk to School Day. Grants are available for community walking and biking projects.
Colorado schools can apply for bullying prevention grants up to $40K. About 50 schools will receive grants, funded by the state’s pot tax, in January.
Afterschool programs that help kids make educational strides and better decisions need the support of civic leaders to make them sustainable.
GPS-based school bus tracking systems, some with smartphone apps, help school districts better communicate bus location information with parents.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a former high school principal, may preside over the return of local school control, if governance and instruction improves.
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