Education
Thousands of Houston-area students will no longer automatically receive free lunch when the new school year begins after Houston ISD announced that 33 campuses will no longer participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. The change is expected to impact more than 35,000 students across the district. CEP allows schools with high numbers […]
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A Philadelphia prep school student has gone viral after posting videos of classmates struggling to read a sentence and explain what it meant. The clips sparked laughs for some, but for many others, they raised a serious question: how are high school students still battling basic reading and comprehension? Even more troubling, there are claims […]
School lunch debt has quietly become a nationwide crisis affecting millions of children. Across the United States, families collectively owe hundreds of millions of dollars to school districts for unpaid meals, highlighting the growing financial strain facing working households. Recent national estimates suggest school lunch debt totals between $200 million and $300 million annually, impacting […]
A major cybersecurity incident has hit Canvas, the widely used learning management system operated by education tech company Instructure, disrupting access for students and schools across the United States and beyond. The attack surfaced in early May 2026 when users began reporting they could not log in or access assignments. Instead of normal course pages, some users […]
1. Write a Handwritten Thank You NoteSimple but powerful. Teachers consistently say this means the most.2. Gift Cards Go a Long WayCoffee shops, restaurants, or school supplies — practical wins every time.3. Bring Breakfast or LunchOrganize with others and surprise them with a meal.4. Donate Classroom SuppliesMany teachers spend their own money — help lighten […]
Students at South Carolina State University successfully pushed to remove Pamela Evette as commencement speaker, prompting backlash from state lawmakers.
Energy, opportunity, and inspiration filled the room as YEW (pronounced “You”) Fest brought together 100 students from Alief ISD for a powerful, half-day workforce accelerator designed to prepare the next generation for success. I had the opportunity to host this impactful event alongside Jalamashay, helping guide students through a morning focused on real-world connections and […]
Arkansas Teacher Chokes Student For Calling Him “Lil Bruh” But Social Media Wants To Hear Both Sides
A teacher in West Memphis, Arkansas, is facing the repercussions of letting a student get under his skin.
This Women's History Month we want to acknowledge the Black women you may not have learned about in school. The post Beyond Rosa Parks And Harriet Tubman — 15 Black Women History Class Forgot To Teach You About appeared first on MadameNoire.
A federal court ruling striking down the Education Department's DEI directive shows exactly why consolidation has become the preferred tactic.
Before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat, sparking a pivotal fight for justice.
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