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.
Teachers who want to carry must be approved by the school principal, school district and a local law enforcement agency, and must undergo a background check and training
“This program is more than financial assistance; it’s a bridge to a brighter future for the families of those who’ve dedicated their lives to our safety,” Representative Matt Gress stated
“Like I’ve said before: See something, say something, hear something, say something,” Mariemont Chief of Police Richard Hines said. “If we hadn’t gotten the tip, I think we would have had a very bad situation”
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With EMS run volume down 25% or more in many communities, how can EMTs and paramedics help in schools with COVID-19 screening, role modeling healthy behavior and teaching life-saving skills?
Childcare, school reopening intertwined with 2020 politics
“Generalizations and romanticizations aren’t getting us anywhere,” said Principal Stacy Parrish
Under the new guidelines, Texas schools could hold online-only instruction for up to the first eight weeks of the school year
While the Trump administration has made it decidedly more difficult for LGBTQ students to be treated equally in schools, these organizations are hoping to stem the tide
LA and San Diego are the latest in a growing number of California school districts choosing to start the new term with digital learning
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the risk to children contracting COVID-19 is minimal
Many questions were left unanswered, including what working parents will do on the days when their children are learning at home
The New Jersey Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, is worried many won’t go back this fall
A child’s education has become a luxury item during the pandemic, one only afforded by people with a stay-at-home parent, flexible schedules and babysitters
Five states and the District of Columbia allege the department unlawfully interpreted the CARES Act to divert funding from low-income public schools to private ones regardless of need
The time for school reopening preparation is running out, but these strategies can help
At a recent hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee, lawmakers learned about the profound challenges awaiting teachers and students when classes resume in the fall
Education officials want the state to indemnify local school districts ahead of the fall semester
Only 35% of Wake County, N.C., families say they want just in-person instruction to be used in the fall
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