The Chicago Bears have filed a property tax appeal for the former Arlington International Racecourse, seeking a refund of $7.2 million from local taxing bodies, an attorney for local schools said Wednesday. The team filed the request with the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, or PTAB, for the site where the Bears had proposed building a $2 billion enclosed stadium. The Cook County Board of ...
/PRNewswire/ -- Abre, K-12's #1 modern data solution, today announced a significant milestone with the closing of a Series A investment round led by PeakSpan...
The committee, which will give recommendations to the board on any district property deemed surplus, will have its first meeting on May 1.
After years of losses, the nonprofit ACT is moving the test into a for-profit corporation that will be majority owned by Nexus Capital Management. The price and availability of the standardized test will not change, ACT leaders say.
A Washington mom was shocked by the intrusive health questionnaire she received from her daughter's school that asked about her pregnancy and the birth of her teen. When she dug into the issue deeper, the mom learned that school officials had no idea the form even existed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
Fractured bones, a knocked-out tooth, deep bruises, and immeasurable heartache. Those are just some of the injuries suffered by at least three students with autism allegedly at the hands of a Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional trusted to care for them.
Could it inspire cities across Minnesota to undertake community initiatives alongside state standards?
A school district in Massachusetts practically imploded following claims that school counselors were involved in harmful encounters with transgender students.
The cuts include teacher jobs, an early-childhood hub and special lunch menus as the district faces expiring pandemic relief funds and a $107.5 million budget gap.
Two policies backed by Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom could place serious strain on California's already fiscally unhealthy public schools.
California school districts are preparing for the impacts of a new minimum wage for fast food workers
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/PRNewswire/ -- Across the country schools and school districts are working to combat teacher shortages and to ensure that high-quality new teachers can...
/PRNewswire/ -- This week, TEG began the pilot phase of the Idaho State Board of Education's new Educator Mentoring & PD Platform. TEG's Ready LXP Mentoring...
The Andover Education Association said the changes will impact nine of ten schools in the district.
The measure puts the nationwide debate over arming educators back in the spotlight as mass shootings continue not only in American schools but at parades, festivals, places of worship and more.
The American right has a chance to redefine education if only they'll get out of their own way.
/PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow (ToT), the nation's leading alternative teacher certification program, announced Peter Yorke of Manor Middle School as its...
The annual honor given by Education Minnesota, the statewide teachers union, will be presented to one of the 11 finalists during a banquet on May 5 in St. Paul.
The Liberals have, once again, promised to fund a national school food program. Thats good news, but it needs to be done right
Several districts, from Fridley to Red Lake to Willmar, have hired dozens of educators from other countries, namely the Philippines, to fill open jobs.
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A teacher from Uxbridge has a rare opportunity to get a little closer to solar eclipse.
Union says Saskatchewan teachers wont be available for students outside regular school hours
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Apr. 10—SUNBURY — Tuesday night marked the 20th anniversary of donkeys invading the Shikellamy High School. The annual donkey basketball game raises money for various charities, and Tuesday night the proceeds went toward the Class of 2027, according to organizer and school board Director Slade Shreck. Shreck said the game first began as a way to raise funds for "Newspapers in Education," an ...
Theres now a workaround for some high school seniors who have been stymied by the chaotic rollout of the newly redesigned federal student aid form.
In a Douglas County parking lot, first responders jumped into action this week to save victims of a massive drunk driving crash. ... Except there was no crash. And the responders were high schoolers.
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Classrooms Innovation Partners (New Classrooms), a not-for-profit organization focused on innovation in K-12 education, released an...
Emily Johnson is a 6th grade science teacher at Lyon's Creek Middle School, and Monday, she hit a major milestone alongside her class as she taught them about the solar eclipse in real time.
One teacher says his job is making him "hate people" after he showed a serious video to his students and they treated it like a joke.
The free First Responders day camp, which runs from June 24-28 in St. Paul, still has openings, organizers say.
Columbia University is suspending multiple pro-Palestinian students for an unsanctioned campus event with “known” supporters of terrorism.
Students at Basis Independent Brooklyn Upper School say the quake triggered an interest in science.
When a middle school teacher instructed a student to answer a personal phone call on speaker, it resulted in a staged prank call from a "Pregnancy Resource Center." Although it was a prank, the TikTok sparked discussions about the ethics of classroom rules and student privacy.
A south Sacramento principal is gathering bicycles to combat chronic absenteeism in the classroom.
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The discussions come as the UK clamps down on smartphones use among young people. In February, the government issued guidance on the use of the devices in...
/PRNewswire/ -- CViConnect (cviconnect.co and pro.cviconnect.co), based in Leawood, Kansas, and provider of the industry-leading app to help teachers and...
Its hard not to shout guidance at kids sports games. But there are ways to do this without pressuring or criticising your child.
Findings add to existing evidence that nature is important for mental health, researchers say.
If a marriage doesn't end well, it can leave two bitter exes, but what if they share custody? Here are eight harsh signs someone hates their ex more than they love their kids.
Recent travel-related disasters may have children feeling anxious. An expert offers some tips to calm their fears.
Even though parents are supposed to be their children's biggest protectors and supporters, some of them can be their greatest haters and gaslight them into believing otherwise. A therapist revealed 5 signs you may be the victim of parental gaslighting to this day.
A new Florida law bans younger children from having social media accounts. Some Minnesota parents hope our state follows suit. At what age should kids start using social media? And should the government have a say? Good Question.
In this article, YourTango expert Lisa Kaplin shares 3 parenting tips guaranteed to make your life, and your children's lives, much, much easier. Stop working against your children by micro-managing and nagging them. Instead, work WITH them and help them grow into their true selves.
Practicing these two tips will help an individual improve on their co-parenting relationships.
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Councils will have to consider cost-cutting, merging with other schools and shutting, think tank says
The Biden administration's proposal to cut funding to the Charter Schools Program will leave parents little choice come November.
HYDERABAD: Holding the attitude of the school management responsible, family members of a 14-year-old, who died by suicide in a residential school at Kandukur on Thursday, are demanding justice. ...
Seattle is getting rid of its specialized public schools in an effort to increase racial equity. Ironically, this decision may end up hurting the students.
In the journey to address poor eating habits, nutrition inequity and food insecurity, school meals emerge as a powerful catalyst for positive change.
A charter school group says LAUSD acted illegally when it passed a policy to limit when charters could share campuses with district-operated schools.
Unlock strategies for preparing children with special needs for school. Learn how to nurture their academic journey effectively. Gain insights into creating supportive environments and accessing resources vital for their educational success. Prepare them with confidence for the challenges of the academic world.
For over a decade, Tennessee has been home to an ambitious plan for turning around low-achieving schools. Now it appears that leaders are ready to finally pull the plug.
For years, the school has stood out on the Star Tribune's "beating the odds" report card.
With safety an issue at some Santa Rosa City Schools, a group of parents is stepping up to take action.
/PRNewswire/ -- Raptor Technologies (Raptor), the U.S. leader in school safety software, today released its 2023 School Safety Survey results in collaboration...
Schools are increasingly resorting to heavy-handed measures to try to reduce student absence but these tactics could do more harm than good.
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