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 program has grown to include over 3,200 local children and recently sent its 30,000th book
The school board voted unanimously to no longer work with the police department following the death of George Floyd
Here are the latest coronavirus updates from the hardest hid region in the U.S.
Tight budgets and availability of new energy resources are prompting school districts nationwide to find savings in energy efficiency projects and upgrades
An exploratory project looking into collaboration strategies between six school districts will continue as planned despite the elimination of state funding
Philadelphia has launched an adult education system to equip the city’s adult workforce with the professional skills required to fill roles in growing industries
The U.S. DOE and HHS are granting more than $226 million to 18 states in support of improving access to high-quality early childhood services
Many local governments are teaming up with technology companies and school districts to develop collaborative approaches to building a technology workforce
Schools all over the world launched Hour of Code events that feature tutorials aimed at engaging young students in technology
Indianapolis recently approved a $40 million program to strengthen early childhood education for low income children
LiveWell Greenville was awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to build out its healthy play and healthy foods initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $27 million in competitive grants to expand urban agriculture through the new Local Food Marketing Promotion Program
The University of Buffalo has launched a food policy database to help local governments access information and resources
Baltimore is employing ex-convicts to reduce crime and violence in at-risk neighborhoods. Learn how these employees use their own experiences to put youth on the road to success
DOJ’s COPS grant program helps local police departments deploy community policing principles with a focus on mental health issues. Are your law enforcement officers trained to handle mental health issues in the field?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is committing $4.9M to 50 rural business and transportation projects designed to spur economic growth. Read about the different resources available to growing rural economies
The Senior Manager of the Denver Office of Economic Development told Gov1 how the agency uses industry-specific workforce data and employer discussions to identify specific needs
The DOJ is offering $7 million to fund community safety initiatives in neighborhood revitalization programs, while the DOE is awarding Promise Neighborhoods planning grants to strengthen school systems and career opportunities at the local level
Libraries are getting an image makeover in an effort to play a more crucial role in social and economic development in local communities. Learn about the latest library revitalization trends such as shared services agreements
