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Utica School Superintendent Files Complaint Against Board with NYS Division of Human Rights
Since June, Utica City School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Spence has been on a requested administrative leave.
Indiana Workforce Pell Grant options limited so far
The Workforce Pell Grant program, which allows students to use Pell Grants for short-term, direct-to-workforce training programs, has approved three programs so far at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana and Vincennes University, though final approval must come from the federal…
Half of Indiana school board candidates declare party affiliation
The Indiana School Boards Association found of the candidates who did declare a party, the overwhelming majority are Republicans.
So … help me, God.
Recently, the State of Texas voted to begin incorporating the teaching of the Bible to its 5.5 million public school students. The new social studies curriculum, which takes effect in […]
Great Explorations museum seeks input on Discovery Center
The hub will be a space where children can investigate engineering, space exploration, 3D printing and chemistry, among other topics.
Gov. Braun launches Workforce Pell Grant in Indiana
Gov. Mike Braun has officially launched an opportunity for institutions to participate in the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program which began taking applications on July 1. “From our smallest […]
Simple battery, threat incidents see rise throughout Florida schools
DeSantis identifies winners, losers in Florida’s education budget
Riverview Woman’s Club And Foundation Awards Scholarships
At an awards luncheon on June 10, the Riverview Woman’s Club and Foundation awarded scholarships to seven deserving area residents. Students were introduced to the membership, enjoyed a luncheon and were given a bubbles send-off for their success in their higher-education…
Two Teachers Named Finalists For Grammy Music Educator Award
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that two of its educators have been named quarterfinalists for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. Ernesta Chicklowski of Roosevelt Elementary School in Tampa…
Hillsborough College Receives $120,000 Student Training Gift From Advance Auto Parts Foundation
The Hillsborough College (HC) Foundation has received a $120,000 donation from the?Advance Auto Parts Foundation?to support students in the college’s workforce programs, including the Automotive Service Technology and Diesel Systems Technician programs. The gift includes funding…
