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.
Not all of the recommendations listed will be required by the state, since the pandemic has impacted each county differently
The fabric on the pillow acts as a filter to prevent pathogens from reaching the stuffing
The program has grown to include over 3,200 local children and recently sent its 30,000th book
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
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 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
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
One City talks to Gov1 about combining San Francisco’s tech industry, residents and local government to solve community problems. Read the exclusive interview
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
An NY school district is using USDA funds to bring locally-sourced produce to school cafeterias. Read how school districts are collaborating with local farmers
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded $450 million in workforce development grants to nearly 270 community colleges nationwide
Sioux Falls will launch a $500,000 workforce development project to acquire and train skilled workers to replace retirees in the construction industry.
The US Department of Education recently announced 2013 SIG awards. We detail cities from around the country receiving grant funding and what they accomplished in order to be eligible
In Baltimore, the city launched a surveillance system to allow its police department live video feeds into the 107 elementary schools. Details of the system and its goal inside
Project Prevent, a new school safety grant from the Department of Education is taking yet another angle on reducing school violence, this time by providing direct support for students who have been exposed to violence
A recap of programs from around the US where school buses are fee-based for students
An urban renewal project in East Baltimore, led by two local universities, is creating a new school that also will act as a community center for students as well as residents. Read inside about this visionary project
The Reason Foundation released its study on best practices of the leading school districts in the US. Inside we summarize details and provide links to the full report...
Success with its marijuana legalization effort should enable Colorado to spend an extra $40 million on education. Details of the state’s approach and how the windfall was earned...
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