Education
Hadley Middle School Earns National Gold Star Recognition
Hadley Middle School in Homer Glen recently achieved recognition as one of four Illinois schools to receive the National Gold Star School award from the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Nationwide, 57 schools received
Trial of Former Assistant Principal in Teacher Shooting Case
Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal, returns to court facing criminal charges connected to a 2023 incident where a first-grade teacher was shot by a 6-year-old student. The event took place at Richneck Elementary School
Local Activism by High School Student Influences Policy Decisions
Cali Overs spent her senior year advocating for change after the Department of Homeland Security purchased a warehouse near her high school in Arizona. Driven by concern about the proximity of this facility, Overs took
Challenges Arise as U.S. Education Department Rehires After Staff Cuts
President Donald Trump’s intention to close the U.S. Department of Education faces challenges due to the essential tasks that the agency conducts. Following significant staff reductions last year, the department’s student loan office is now
Graduation Speeches Prompt Booing Over AI Discussions
During recent graduation ceremonies, speeches discussing artificial intelligence (AI) led to boos from students at several universities. Gloria Caulfield, a real estate executive, and Scott Borchetta, CEO of Big Machine Records, faced negative reactions while
Lawsuit Challenges School Segregation in Massachusetts
A recent legal action has been initiated in Massachusetts, focusing on the issue of school segregation. It claims that boundary lines are confining numerous low-income students of color within underperforming and segregated public school districts.
Harvard Faculty Imposes New Grading Standards to Curb Grade Inflation
In a recent vote, the Harvard faculty has elected to implement a new grading strategy termed the “20 plus four” formula. This decision, announced on Wednesday, aims to address long-standing concerns about grade inflation by
Financial Value of College Education Varies Across Programs
Recent discussions about the value of higher education have sparked interest in understanding its financial benefits. A comprehensive study analyzing almost one million undergraduates highlights that college education is financially advantageous for most students. However,
Texas Orders Closure of Muslim University Over Unauthorized Degree Programs
Texas officials have mandated the shutdown of a Muslim university near Dallas. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board accused the institution of offering degree programs without state approval. In a letter dated May 6, the