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1+ min ago (173+ words) A private school in Wake County announced that it would provide free education for more families moving forward. According to a release from Cary Academy, the school's "Charge Promise," which started in 2024 and is described as a groundbreaking affordability initiative, would cover the full cost of attendance for families earning less than $100,000 a year. The school also said families above the threshold would be provided "substantial, scalable support." The school said up to 96% of the cost of attendance would be covered by the initiative if they are above the threshold. The program is believed to be the most comprehensive of its kind among independent schools across the southeastern United States. "Access to an exceptional education shouldn't depend on a family's financial means," said Dr. Mike Ehrhardt, Head of School. "Charger Promise is a tangible expression of our strategic commitments to…...

4+ min ago (578+ words) ROCHESTER " Following a recent news report, Rochester Public Schools has reiterated its stance that it does not believe there's a conflict of interest in its relationship with the Minnesota Principals Academy. The news story by KSTP reported that RPS spent $250,000 on the academy, which is run by the wife of RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel. RPS issued a statement on the situation on Thursday, Dec. 11. School administrators in RPS are bound by district-level code of ethics. Among other directives, the code says leaders should avoid "using positions for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic, or other influence." Administrators are also bound by standards of professional conduct that are outlined in Minnesota law. One of the directives is that "a school administrator must not accept gratuities, gifts, or favors that impair professional judgment, nor offer any favor, service, or item of…...

13+ min ago (477+ words) BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - WTOC got an inside look at the new way the Beaufort County School District is trying to keep kids safe. The district installed weapon detection systems last week at the nine district high schools and says students are adapting to the change faster than expected, even if it has changed their morning routine. "They have stepped up, and they have taken their part in their role in making sure that our schools are just a little bit safer every day," Beaufort County Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez said. Instead of just walking into school and going to class, students now must go through a weapon detection system. The process starts before students walk into school, when they are asked to check their backpacks for anything that could set off the devices. Then, when someone walks through the device,…...

17+ min ago (207+ words) The pressures of school, social media, and life can be overwhelming, but putting a full stop to life is not an acceptable solution. Using empathy and understanding can go a long way in supporting those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Sometimes all that someone need is someone to listen without judgement. Empathy and kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. Changing image of the teacher In most cases the students have mentioned their teachers for ending their life. It is often heard that there is always a lobby of teachers who time and again encourage only certain "good' students and don't give chance to others. They have to work and struggle with "new' students to the particular activity. Those who are not good performers face the brunt of the teachers. Students look up to teachers Counselling is a must!...

21+ min ago (419+ words) Reader support powers our nonprofit newsroom and ensures we can continue providing unbiased, community-focused journalism. If you value our reporting, help us unlock matching funds and reach our $400,000 goal before 2026. Western Hills Elementary soon will merge with the primary school on the same property as administrators aim to improve student academics. Fort Worth ISD begins folding Western Hills Primary School into the elementary in August as part of the district's overhaul of six struggling campuses. Trustees approved the merger in a unanimous vote Tuesday. "Our students cannot take another year of being on a campus that is not performing," Superintendent Karen Molinar said during a Nov. 18 meeting describing efforts across the district. Merging the Western Hills schools while leveraging a turnaround model allows for more staffing and dollars at the campus to boost academics for students, according to board documents....

23+ min ago (299+ words) BEREA, Ohio -- New Story School, a school for children on the autism spectrum, will open in January in the former St. Adalbert Academy location. The school will lease the building from the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. The Berea Planning Commission approved a conditional use for the building for community education on Nov. 6. The area is zoned RSF-B for single-family homes. The board stipulated that the student enrollment be capped at 100 and that vans and buses enter the property at 66 Adalbert St. by using Front Street to Adalbert Street, then exit by the same route. New Story Schools has 12 locations in Ohio -- the nearest one is in Independence -- and several in Pennsylvania. Paul Cowan, regional vice president for New Story Schools, said the next several weeks will be spent freshening up classrooms with painting and cleaning. The first class of 10 students…...

23+ min ago (832+ words) The year 2025 became a turning point for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), a year in which the country's largest school board rewrote its own rulebook. What was once a system defined by rote memorisation, one-shot board exams, and rigid subject silos is now evolving toward a modern model: flexible learning, digital innovation, and assessments that measure what students can actually do, not just what they can remember. From redesigned syllabi and tightened identity protocols to the historic rollout of twice-a-year board exams, CBSE spent 2025 dismantling long-standing norms and rebuilding the school experience for a new generation of learners. What emerged is not just a list of policy updates, but a bold reimagining of how India teaches, assesses, and prepares its students for the future. Below is a powerful, comprehensive review of the reforms that defined CBSE's transformation in…...

32+ min ago (689+ words) Superintendent Jhone Ebert said more than 200 students in Clark County have been struck this year, a remarkable increase from years prior. A new bill aims to curb that. Clark County School District leaders joined Governor Joe Lombardo for the ceremonial signing of a bill aimed at improving safety in school zones on Thursday at Rowe Elementary School. The Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill 6 during the November special session to double traffic penalties in school zones and give local governments greater control over school zone infrastructure. Lombardo formally approved the school zone safety bill on Nov. 29, and it will go into effect on July 1. "We know that this is just a start," Superintendent Jhone Ebert said, "but we're very thankful to the Legislature and to the governor for signing this bill to make sure that our students are safer in our…...

33+ min ago (424+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Forty-two percent of Grade 5 students in the Philippines were sharing a reading textbook as the availability of which significantly declined, the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) 2024 report showed. Of the percentage, two students sharing one reading textbook was at 23% and at least three students sharing one reading textbook was at 19%. Meanwhile, 7% of Grade 5 students have no available reading textbooks. While most or 52% of Grade 5 students have their own textbook, the figure is lower than the 92% logged in 2019. "In the Philippines, there was a large drop, almost halving textbook availability," noted the SEA-PLM, which is managed by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). The Philippines lagged behind other Southeast Asian countries that participated in the study in terms of textbook availability. All Grade 5 students in Myanmar and Vietnam have…...

34+ min ago (345+ words) (WPTA) - Allen County legislators are sharing information about a scholarship available for future Hoosier educators. They say Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching can now apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. According to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne), the renewable scholarship was established through legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016. It now pays $10,000 per year for up to four academic years for students who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years. "The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship reduces financial barriers for students who want to teach and make a difference in their communities," Carbaugh said. "It's a smart investment that strengthens Indiana's education system." State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) says applicants must by high school and college students who have graduated or will…...