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 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
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 school board voted unanimously to no longer work with the police department following the death of George Floyd
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Funding is available for continuing and improving distance learning, amping up cybersecurity measures, cyberbullying prevention and more
The course will be used to train thousands of contact tracers being hired by the state of New York
The most recent employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a loss of roughly 980,000 jobs in the government sector in April
Desks will be placed six feet apart, and students’ temperatures will be checked each morning
The program is aimed at adults without college degrees who are working in hospitals, nursing homes, grocery stores, and as employees in public safety, sanitation, and the delivery and manufacturing of personal protection equipment
The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation grant will aid the efforts of TCAPS’ Intense Student Support Network
Installing solar panels allows schools to save money while running on clean energy
The app is designed to provide first responders with expert information and allow them to screen their symptoms
All 50 states and Washington, D.C., have declared a state of emergency; compare state actions to reduce the spread of the virus
Lynchburg’s Liberty University is welcoming students back on campus, despite outcry from the larger community.
Whatever the outcome is in November 2020, educating our children in a hardened and safe school should be at the forefront of any administration’s agenda.
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