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Op-Ed: Strengthening civic education in Iowa
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (315+ words) Iowa policymakers have an opportunity to deepen and make more effective their commitment to higher education reform. House Bill 2361 passed the Iowa House last month; its equivalent, Senate Bill 2232, awaits consideration by the Senate. Iowa would benefit greatly if SF…...
Bill advances that could allow state oversight of Memphis schools
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (352+ words) (The Center Square)" A Tennessee joint conference committee advanced a bill Monday that would allow the state to oversee schools that don't meet certain criteria. Senate Bill 714 would allow state officials to appoint a nine-member oversight board for school districts…...
Feds propose rules to penalize low-earning college degrees
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (429+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Department of Education has proposed new rules aimed at holding colleges and universities accountable for programs that leave students with low-earning jobs as the federal student loan debt nears $1. 7 trillion. The proposal, outlined in a Notice…...
Helene: Audit finds rhinoceros-shaped stress balls funded by recovery money
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (296+ words) (The Center Square) " Three community colleges in North Carolina used a portion of $1. 25 million for Hurricane Helene mental health funds for birdwatching, succulents and rhinoceros-shaped stress balls. Blue Ridge Community College, Gaston College nor Wilkes Community College provided the Office…...
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22+ hour, 24+ min ago (10+ words) Report: Arizona public universities fall short on civics'The Center Square...
St. George mayor pushes back on critics as school district vote nears
21+ hour, 28+ min ago (576+ words) (The Center Square) " Next month, voters across Louisiana will decide whether St. George, the city carved out of unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish after a 2019 incorporation vote, should be allowed to operate a school system. This would mark a major…...
Report: Arizona public universities fall short on civics
22+ hour, 24+ min ago (604+ words) (The Center Square) - Arizona public universities are not properly teaching American civic courses as outlined by state guidelines, according to a report. The Goldwater Institute recently released a report showing that Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University…...
Wisconsin lawmakers still want answers on UW System president's firing
22+ hour, 4+ min ago (179+ words) (The Center Square) - Wisconsin legislators aren't giving up on gathering more information on the firing of former Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. Sen. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, said recently that the Legislature is not done exploring the matter and make…...
Supreme Court to hear Catholic school choice case
1+ day, 24+ min ago (325+ words) (The Center Square) - The U. S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging compliance with nondiscrimination policies for preschools that received public funds." The case, St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, challenges a nondiscrimination agreement that Colorado requires schools sign to participate…...
MPS superintendent talks belt-tighten, praises possible end of Act-10
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (419+ words) (The Center Square) "Milwaukee's superintendent says she understands that she must make difficult budget decisions, even as she hopes what some people call the most significant school budget reform in Wisconsin history gets struck down. Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent Brenda…...