Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut Working with Lawmakers to Cover Unanticipated Special Education Costs Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut says he is now working with lawmakers to cover nearly $16 million unanticipated special education costs. Two months ago, Edelblut told school leaders they would be shouldering that expense. The apparent change of course comes as school budget writers, and families who rely …

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County A new 32,000-square-foot facility was unveiled by the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, with the aim of improving support for teachers and students across the district. Located in Lake Worth Beach, the building features offices, a warehouse, and an expanded Red Apple Supplies showroom, a free teacher resource store that provides classroom …

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – On Wednesday, the Iowa Board of Regents—which oversees the state’s three public universities—approved updates to a document outlining its plans for the coming years. The Need for Adjustments The Regents needed to make these adjustments to comply with changes to state law. Last year, Governor Reynolds signed a law that bans universities from having an …

Ad Astra School Opens in Rural Central Texas Ad Astra School has opened around the corner from Elon Musk’s corporate compound in rural Central Texas. Nonprofit filings show secondary schools and a university are also planned. By Lauren McGaughy, The Texas Newsroom January 15, 2025 10:45 am Education, The Drill Down, The Texas Newsroom Source

President Biden Honors Hawaii Educators with Presidential Awards for Excellence HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – President Joe Biden awarded six Hawaii educators with the nation’s highest award for science and math teachers. The recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), announced Tuesday, included: Whitney Aragaki, Waiakea High School Jessica Barbera, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Michael Ida, …

Indiana University offers several pathways for high school students, high school graduates and college graduates to become licensed teachers. Photo by Eric Rudd, Indiana University Addressing Teacher Shortages in Public Schools Almost 75% of public schools nationwide have difficulty filling vacant teaching positions, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. In November, the Indiana Department …

Iowa State Board of Education approves plans for 3 new charter schools in Davenport The Iowa State Board of Education has given approval for the establishment of three new charter schools in Davenport. This decision marks a significant step forward in expanding educational opportunities in the region. Expected Timeline The first of these charter schools is expected to open in …

Roxanne Coriell, Adam Wilinsky, Antonyia McCray & Bonnie Walters All Still Vying For Top Honors (L.-r.) 2024 Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year Dr. Clayton Nylund of Blake High, Hillsborough Superintendent of Schools Van Ayres, 2025 Teacher of the Year finalist Roxanne (Roxi) Coriell, School Board chair Jessica Vaughn & Hunter’s Green Elementary principal Nicole Libby. (Photo provided by Hillsborough …

About the Book Academics Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D. Harrison introduce their most recent book on Musical Theatre Education and Training by acknowledging that it has been a labour of love, saying: “We share a great passion for this artform, and for educating and training successive generations of artists”. Their passion shines through in this informative and packed volume that …

Buddhist Monks and Nuns in the Himalayas Gain Global Recognition Buddhist monks and nuns in the Himalayas are set to gain global academic recognition through a new certification from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). This groundbreaking development comes after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NIOS and the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Traditions (IHCONBT). …