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Orange County teachers express concerns over healthcare costs
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (397+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "Many Orange County teachers are starting their summer break with tough financial concerns. They say strong inflation, a proposed 1% pay raise, and rising health care costs are pushing their budgets to the brink. The district's health care proposal…...
Community push keeps Goodman buses rolling
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (372+ words) MADISON, Wis. " A plan to end bus transportation connecting two Madison elementary schools with Goodman Community Center's after-school programs has been put on hold after community members raised concerns about the impact on families. Madison Metropolitan School District officials recently…...
The future of private school vouchers in Ohio
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (189+ words) As the school year draws to a close, hundreds of teachers and staff will not return after summer break. That's because they were victims of the budget axe swinging in K-12 education. Over 120 Ohio school districts are facing insolvency. That's the…...
Over 100 schools face closure: What now?
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (119+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Over 100 schools face closure: What now? With over 100 Ohio school districts faced with financial crisis, the public backlash is both wide…...
Our Bright Future receiving funds from FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
15+ hour, 54+ min ago (251+ words) SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. -We're building something here and we want everyone to get behind us,"Kwasi Acheampong said. "FIFA's behind us." Our Bright Future in Southbridge is part of the first group of community-based organizations who are getting funding from the…...
Lawsuit challenges Kentucky law affecting Fayette school board race
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (241+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. " Tyler Murphy, the current chair of the Fayette County Board of Education, and the Kentucky Education Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging Senate Bill 4, arguing the law is unconstitutional and was designed to prevent him from seeking re-election…...
De Wine invests $5 million to support Ohio workers
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (270+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More De Wine invests $5 million to support Ohio workers OHIO " Ohio Gov. Mike De Wine, R-Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Development…...
9 Ohio universities recognized in latest round of Collegiate Purple Star Awards
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (206+ words) OHIO " Nine more colleges and universities across the Buckeye State are being recognized for their efforts to support students with military backgrounds. Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Mike Duffey said these institutions have had their Collegiate Purple Star…...
Group fights for future of UW-Platteville Baraboo campus
19+ hour, 54+ min ago (422+ words) BARABOO, Wis. " In the past three years, the Universities of Wisconsin has permanently closed eight of its 13 extension campuses that offer two-year programs. Many of the communities that are home to these now-vacant campuses are trying to figure out how…...
Five Rwandan students prepare for their first flight
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (623+ words) KENT, Ohio "Kent State University is partnering with Rwand Air for a program that allows selected Rwandan students to study at the university. The students are enrolled in the professional pilot major program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering....