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A Guide to Protecting Your Home Against Springtime Pests
Spring is a wonderful time of year, but unfortunately, it's also when pests come out of hiding and invade our homes. From ants to termites to mosquitoes and rodents, these pesky pests can cause significant damage and pose health risks to our families. As the weather...
Why are High School Sports on the Decline?
The Top Reasons Why High School Sports are Declining High school sports have long been a way to bring communities together as they cheer for their children, friends, and neighbors. In the past few years, there has been a downward trend in participation in high school...
Under UT’s New Core Curriculum, Faculty Are Limited
University of Texas at Austin approved a revised core curriculum reducing general education requirements from 42 to 36 credits, emphasizing humanities while streamlining STEM coursework and adding a Western civilization requirement.
Parents of baby girl killed at nursery fear unsafe sleeping ‘rife’ in sector across England
Parents of a nine-month-old girl who died at a nursery are campaigning to strengthen safety regulations, warning that unsafe sleeping practices may be widespread across England’s childcare sector.
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Writing skills are getting more attention in school
Writing instruction in U.S. schools is receiving increased focus as experts identify widespread deficiencies in student writing skills and districts adopt science-based teaching methods to improve outcomes.
Paying vendors for student results
School districts are experimenting with outcomes-based contracting, where vendor payments depend on student results. A new evaluation shows mixed results, with some tutoring and educational software programs producing measurable academic gains.
Professor Sues Senator Over Alleged Role in His Firing
A Tennessee theater professor is suing Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, claiming she used her political influence to pressure his employer into firing him over social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
States Dedicate Funds, Demolish to Shrink Maintenance Backlog
Universities nationwide face a mounting deferred-maintenance crisis estimated at billions of dollars, with states implementing diverse funding strategies ranging from building demolitions to dedicated maintenance formulas.
DOJ Sues 3 States Over In-State Tuition for Noncitizens
The Department of Justice sued Connecticut, New York, and Vermont over policies allowing undocumented immigrants to receive in-state college tuition rates, bringing the total number of such lawsuits filed to 17.
Students in Need More Likely to Miss Mental Health Support
Analysis shows financially vulnerable students face higher rates of anxiety, depression and loneliness while remaining unaware of available mental health resources at their institutions.
Native Group to Create Endowment With MacKenzie Scott Gift
Native Forward Scholars Fund receives a $50 million donation from MacKenzie Scott, with $40 million designated for a permanent endowment supporting Indigenous college students.
Mining Colleges Get $180M Boost From Trump Administration
The Trump administration is distributing $180 million to mining colleges to boost workforce development and reduce dependence on foreign mineral sources, with funding from the Department of Energy and Department of Defense.
Pace of college closings picks up, with more projected
More than 440 private nonprofit four-year colleges face closure risk due to declining enrollment and rising debt. The accelerating closures threaten approximately 670,000 students nationwide.
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
The Trump administration proposed major changes to Head Start, reducing federal standards and giving states more control over the early education program serving over 700,000 low-income children annually.
District Must Rename Schools After It Restored Confederate Names, Judge Rules
A federal judge ordered a Virginia school district to rename two schools after it restored Confederate names in 2024, ruling the board violated constitutional and civil rights protections.
Judge Orders Meta to Build New Child Safeguards. Advocates Hope Other Courts Follow
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to implement new child safety measures including a 90-hour monthly usage limit for minors, AI chatbot restrictions, and age verification tools, while fining the company $567 million.