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Mar 14 2024
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Gov. Dunleavy vetoes bipartisan education bill
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have raised state education funding significantly for the first time in years. In a statement late Thursday evening, Dunleavy said the bill “lacked sufficient changes in how charter schools are chartered in order to allow more students and families charter school possibilities.” The bill, Senate Bill 140, would have raised state per-
Alaska Public MediaMar 14 2024
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Rural education conference to tackle challenges in Tennessee
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee’s rural education stakeholders are invited to a conference to address their unique challenges and opportunities. “I’m a product of rural education in my school years and in my higher ed education years. So, I understand the importance of engaging communities,” said Dr. Cheryl Lambert, Austin Peay State University Center for Rural Education Coordinator.
WKRN News 2Mar 22 2024
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U.S.: Virginia fixed significant special education issues
The U.S. Department of Education found that Virginia fixed significant issues with its special education programs that had been an issue since 2019. It also found new, less serious issues with the state’s compliance with federal special education law. The federal education department’s Office of Special Education Programs sent a letter last week that identifies new areas in which Virginia is
Richmond Times DispatchMar 21 2024
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Geoffrey Landward selected as Utah's commissioner of higher education
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah System of Higher Education on Thursday announced its governing board unanimously named Geoffrey Landward as Utah's newest commissioner of higher education. Landward brings experience to the role, having served as interim commissioner since September and deputy commissioner and secretary to the Utah Board of Higher Education prior to that. In total, he has eight years
KSLApr 03 2024
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Enhanced Games set to film documentary in effort to educate public on steroids
The Enhanced Games have received tons of backlash for what has seemingly been called a lack of safety and concern for athletes' health. The games, of course, are an Olympic-styled event that will allow the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Dr. Aron D'Souza, the event's founder, has long preached that his idea of sports will actually make competition more safe and fair, and he feels a behind-
Fox News (Online News)Mar 21 2024
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Purdue Prof urges early start to STEM education
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As Indiana tries to curb a longstanding “brain drain” problem of young talent moving to other states, leading voices in education are urging parents and teachers to expose younger students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) topics. “If we don’t have them interested in STEM by eighth grade, we’re probably not going to get them into STEM by then after that
Wish TVApr 18 2024
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MO lawmakers pass massive education bill targeting 4-day weeks, boosting private schools
Missouri lawmakers on Thursday approved a sweeping education bill that requires voters to decide whether large school districts can shift to four-day school weeks, raises teacher pay and expands a scholarship program for students to attend private or charter schools. The bill, which passed the Missouri House on a vote of 82 to 69, now heads to Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. It passed the
The Kansas City StarApr 18 2024
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'We know what works' DeWine pushes Ohio schools to adopt science-based literacy education
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is once again making the push for phonics-based literacy education for Ohio students after last week's State of the State address. In Columbus, guests packed the Lincoln Theatre in King-Lincoln Bronzeville on Tuesday to join DeWine in viewing a documentary that champions an emerging science of how kids learn to read. DeWine, along with education leaders, parents and
The Columbus DispatchApr 11 2024
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Arrest warrant for Rashee Rice and Education Dept. criticized for FAFSA delays: Morning Rundown
The effects of the Arizona Supreme Court's abortion ruling are coming into focus. An arrest warrant is issued for a Kansas City Chiefs receiver after a high-speed car crash. And why China's long-flourishing middle class is losing confidence. Here’s what to know today. How Arizona put itself in the center of 2024’s biggest political fights Before the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling this week to
NBC News (Online)Mar 12 2024
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IN Governor signs bill regarding state’s education
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed dozens of bills since lawmakers concluded their annual session on Friday.
One of the major pieces of legislation Holcomb signed is Senate Enrolled Act 1.
Critiques of the bill say it will hold back thousands of third graders who don’t pass the state’s reading test.
Supporters of the measure say it’s
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