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Burke and Urban Scholars: Past, Present and Possibility, April 16
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (182+ words) April's Lemonis Center Campus Partner Spotlight, featuring the Burke Scholars Program and the Urban Scholars Program, will be held Thursday, April 16, at noon in the Lemonis Center Multipurpose Room. This session will be led by Hannah Francis, director of the…...
NYC's top private schools gathering for woke DEI-focused "diversity symposium' aimed at kids as young as 4
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (135+ words) Another workshop called "The Belonging Lab: A Hands-On Design Studio for Story, Structure and Courageous Dialogue" describes itself as inviting "participants to dig into African indigenous knowledge systems long ignored or undervalued, remembering how communities sustained wisdom, governance, healing and…...
Department of War eliminates school superintendent positions to reduce "unnecessary bureaucracy
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (395+ words) FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) " Under recent new leadership, the Department of War Education Activity is eliminating specific administrative positions that will impact 161 schools across the world including Fort Campbell. "Do WEA is reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and eliminating certain…...
Free bus fare for students prompts discussion on whether Detroit has enough welcoming spaces for youth
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (299+ words) Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach out here. Hello! I'm Lori Higgins for Chalkbeat Detroit, here with your morning roundup of education news. The city's new program providing free bus service for Detroit…...
DBE calls for public input on draft new history curriculum
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (556+ words) Updated April 10, 2026, 8: 31 a. m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo The Department of Basic Education is seeking public comments on its draft History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for Grades 4 to 12, as part of an ongoing nationwide curriculum review. The draft was published under…...
Commentary: SC's academic library network expands student access, saves money
2+ day, 51+ min ago (188+ words) Every college student in South Carolina "whether at a large university or a small rural college "depends on access to high-quality academic resources. And our students get that thanks to the Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries. PASCAL is also…...
Waskom ISD officials detail $35 million bond proposal
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (424+ words) Published 5: 43 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 WASKOM " Waskom ISD leaders welcomed community members to a town hall event this week about the district's proposed $35 million bond measure. The proposal will appear on the May ballot. Former Superintendent Chris Guastella, who was killed…...
Arizona's Public Universities Smuggle DEI into Required American Civics Courses
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (317+ words) Arizona's public universities claim they are abiding by state requirements and providing students with a robust education in American history, the principles of our constitutional republic, and basic economics. Students at Arizona public universities deserve a serious education in the…...
Doug Theaker's impact cuts across education & veterans services
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (579+ words) MANSFIELD " Doug Theaker has spent a lifetime on the move, making his mark in education, veterans services and more. Attending a veterans service on Memorial Day means listening to a powerful speech from Theaker, as he offers a reverent perspective…...
State Board of Education Focuses On Military Connections
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (594+ words) CHARLESTON " Members of the West Virginia Board of Education received updates at its monthly meeting Wednesday on ongoing efforts to support students from military families and partnerships with veterans. Robert Mellace, an education development coordinator with the state Department of…...