Education

2022-10-31 13:40:27
by Dan McCue
White House to Invest $84.5M in Clean Energy Improvements for K-12 Schools

WASHINGTON — The White House plans to spend nearly $85 million to make K-12 schools more energy efficient and lower... Read More

WASHINGTON — The White House plans to spend nearly $85 million to make K-12 schools more energy efficient and lower their energy costs. According to the Notice of Intent released through the Energy Department, the funding is the first tranche... Read More

2022-10-25 21:05:41
by TWN Staff
HHS Invests $13M in Growing Nursing Workforce

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services last week awarded $13 million to bolster nursing education and training... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services last week awarded $13 million to bolster nursing education and training and grow the nursing workforce.  According to administration officials, one significant factor constraining admissions to nursing schools is the limited... Read More

2022-10-21 23:43:24
by Dan McCue
8th Circuit Puts Brakes on Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Program

WASHINGTON – Less than 24 hours after a federal judge said it could proceed, a federal appeals court has temporarily... Read More

WASHINGTON – Less than 24 hours after a federal judge said it could proceed, a federal appeals court has temporarily pumped the brakes on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The temporary stay of the program by the 8th U.S.... Read More

2022-10-21 13:28:37
by Dan McCue
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Tosses Bid to Block Biden Student Loan Forgiveness

WASHINGTON — Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Thursday evening turned down, without explanation, an emergency request from a Wisconsin taxpayers... Read More

WASHINGTON — Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Thursday evening turned down, without explanation, an emergency request from a Wisconsin taxpayers group to halt the Biden administration's student loan relief plan. Barrett, who handles appeals from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court... Read More

Here's How You Can Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program, opening the... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program, opening the door for millions of Americans to apply for up to $20,000 in forgiveness. The Biden administration touts it as a... Read More

2022-10-17 13:46:52
by Natalie McCormick
UNC Students Worry Pending Supreme Court Case Will Undercut Efforts at Diversity

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — At the heart of the University of North Carolina admissions process there is a mission statement... Read More

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — At the heart of the University of North Carolina admissions process there is a mission statement promising the institution will educate a diverse student body to become the next generation of great leaders.  On Monday, Oct.... Read More

2022-10-11 20:17:51
by Tom Ramstack
Opposition Grows to Virginia Policy on Transgender Student Rights

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The City of Alexandria is telling Virginia’s state leadership its schools will not comply with the proposed... Read More

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The City of Alexandria is telling Virginia’s state leadership its schools will not comply with the proposed Model Policies denying special accommodations for transgender students that face a final deadline this month. A letter Mayor Justin Wilson... Read More

Conservative PACs Inject Millions Into Local School Races

As Republicans and Democrats fight for control of Congress this fall, a growing collection of conservative political action groups is... Read More

As Republicans and Democrats fight for control of Congress this fall, a growing collection of conservative political action groups is targeting its efforts closer to home: at local school boards. Their aim is to gain control of more school systems... Read More

2022-10-05 20:03:15
by Dan McCue
Schools and Libraries Impacted by Storms to Net Lion’s Share of $96M in Connectivity Funding

WASHINGTON — Schools and libraries impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian will net the lion’s share of $96 million in... Read More

WASHINGTON — Schools and libraries impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian will net the lion’s share of $96 million in new funding through the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund. The new funding will support applications for broadband services and... Read More

Kids With Disabilities Face Off-the-Books School Suspensions

The phone call from her son’s school was alarming. The assistant principal told her to come to the school immediately.... Read More

The phone call from her son’s school was alarming. The assistant principal told her to come to the school immediately. But when Lisa Manwell arrived at Pioneer Middle School in Plymouth, Michigan, her son wasn’t sick or injured. He was... Read More

2022-09-30 21:09:08
by Tom Ramstack
Biden’s Student Loan Rules Revised While States Sue to Stop the Debt Relief

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration changed its rules on who qualifies for student loan forgiveness Thursday as seven states filed... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration changed its rules on who qualifies for student loan forgiveness Thursday as seven states filed lawsuits to block the plan that would wipe away $10,000 of debt for most borrowers. The states said in their... Read More

2022-09-22 17:13:16
by Tom Ramstack
Virginia’s Governor Removes Protections for Transgender Public School Students

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's governor is facing threats of a major civil rights dispute after he announced this month that... Read More

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's governor is facing threats of a major civil rights dispute after he announced this month that the state’s schools will no longer be required to accommodate special requests for transgender students. All students will be allowed... Read More

2022-09-16 18:04:55
by Tom Ramstack
Court Order Requiring Yeshiva Univ. to Recognize Gay Rights Group Remains in Place for Now

WASHINGTON — The legal fight isn’t over after the U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to overturn a state court... Read More

WASHINGTON — The legal fight isn’t over after the U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to overturn a state court order requiring New York’s Yeshiva University to give official recognition to a student gay rights group. The university said the... Read More

2022-08-24 17:30:00
by Dan McCue
Biden Administration to Cancel Some Student Loan Debt

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce today that he is canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for individuals earning... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will announce today that he is canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for individuals earning $125,000 or less per year and extending the pandemic-related moratorium on repayment of loans for all borrowers through the end... Read More

2022-08-23 21:55:25
by Dan McCue
Ed Dept. Announces Student Loan Forgiveness Has Surpassed $10B

WASHINGTON — With the White House reportedly poised to announce plans to cancel a significant amount of student debt on... Read More

WASHINGTON — With the White House reportedly poised to announce plans to cancel a significant amount of student debt on Wednesday, the Education Department revealed it has approved more than $1 billion in student debt relief through its public service... Read More

2022-08-19 14:19:36
by Eden Metzger
Kids Throw on Their Backpacks and Get the Vaccine

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Children aged 6 months and up are able to receive a vaccine just in time for the... Read More

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Children aged 6 months and up are able to receive a vaccine just in time for the first day of school. "We strongly encourage everyone to make sure their child is up to date with their COVID-19... Read More

2022-08-19 14:18:11
by Eden Metzger
Preparing Athletes for a Successful Season

HOUSTON, Texas — As school begins this fall students are ready to get back on the field and court. Dr.... Read More

HOUSTON, Texas — As school begins this fall students are ready to get back on the field and court. Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, advises parents and students on... Read More

2022-08-12 21:05:37
by Dan McCue
What the Latest COVID Guidance Means for Back to School

WASHINGTON — A hit in the early 1970s featured children in its final refrain singing, “no more pencils, no more... Read More

WASHINGTON — A hit in the early 1970s featured children in its final refrain singing, “no more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks.” If the song were updated this year, Alice Cooper might be tempted to have... Read More

2022-08-09 20:11:58
by Tom Ramstack
School Requirements on COVID-19 Protections Vary Widely

WASHINGTON — The new school year starts within weeks with questions about what protections against COVID-19 will be required of students... Read More

WASHINGTON — The new school year starts within weeks with questions about what protections against COVID-19 will be required of students still unresolved in many states and counties. Most states have eliminated vaccine requirements but some cling to masks, either as... Read More

2022-07-20 23:11:54
by Natalie McCormick
Media Literacy Seen as Priority by Delaware Lawmakers

DOVER, Del. — As its session drew to a close in June, the Delaware State Senate passed a bill addressing... Read More

DOVER, Del. — As its session drew to a close in June, the Delaware State Senate passed a bill addressing what a majority of its members agreed was a pressing need to teach media literacy in schools throughout the state. ... Read More

2022-07-20 21:15:18
by Dan McCue
Jill Biden, Ed Sec. Cardona Take Summer School Tour

WASHINGTON  — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona are visiting Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan this week... Read More

WASHINGTON  — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona are visiting Connecticut, Georgia and Michigan this week to get a firsthand look at summer learning programs that are helping children who fell behind on reading, math and... Read More

2022-07-18 21:31:49
by Kate Michael
Private School Enrollment Rising in America Since Onset of Pandemic 

WASHINGTON — There was a tiny dip and then it really flipped — private school enrollment, that is. While private... Read More

WASHINGTON — There was a tiny dip and then it really flipped — private school enrollment, that is. While private schools had to market themselves strongly before COVID-19 hit the U.S. in March 2020, as the pandemic has worn on... Read More

2022-07-12 16:33:42
by Reece Nations
Latino Advocacy Group Calls for Educational Improvements

SAN ANTONIO — UnidosUS, the largest Latino advocacy organization in the country, unveiled a series of policy recommendations for educational... Read More

SAN ANTONIO — UnidosUS, the largest Latino advocacy organization in the country, unveiled a series of policy recommendations for educational advancement on Monday during its annual conference in San Antonio, the first held in person in two years. The policy... Read More

2022-07-07 15:45:17
by Eden Metzger
Biden Administration to Restore and Expand Title IX Protections

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration plans to reinstate Title IX regulations tossed by the Trump White House in 2020, restoring... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration plans to reinstate Title IX regulations tossed by the Trump White House in 2020, restoring crucial protections for students who have been victims of sexual assault, sexual harassement or sex-based discrimination. In an announcement coinciding... Read More

2022-06-27 18:07:54
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court Sides With High School Coach Who Prayed at 50-Yard Line

WASHINGTON —  A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with a high school football coach who claimed the public... Read More

WASHINGTON —  A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with a high school football coach who claimed the public school district that employed him violated his free speech and free exercise rights by barring him from praying on the... Read More

2022-06-21 17:35:52
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court Strikes Down Maine Policy Barring Tuition Aid for Religious Schools

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a longstanding education policy in Maine that made K-12 schools with... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a longstanding education policy in Maine that made K-12 schools with religious instruction ineligible for taxpayer-backed tuition aid. Writing for the majority in the 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts held... Read More

2022-06-03 20:21:21
by Reece Nations
NY Assembly Approves Classroom Size Caps Despite Funding Concerns

ALBANY, N.Y. — A bill to limit the number of students in New York schools passed the state Legislature along... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — A bill to limit the number of students in New York schools passed the state Legislature along with an extension of mayoral control over the public school system late on Thursday night. The legislation to cap class... Read More

2022-05-27 19:18:15
by Dan McCue
Energy Dept Launches New Solar Workforce Development Programs

WASHINGTON — The Energy Department has launched two new Solar Decathlon workforce development programs intended to extend the collegiate competition... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Energy Department has launched two new Solar Decathlon workforce development programs intended to extend the collegiate competition into high school classrooms and architectural studios across the country. The two programs, Solar Decathlon Professions (SD Pro) and Solar... Read More

2022-05-19 20:39:08
by Dan McCue
Kansas State Team Wins Collegiate Wind Competition

WASHINGTON — A team of Kansas State University students have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition.... Read More

WASHINGTON — A team of Kansas State University students have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition. Over the course of the past school year, teams from 12 colleges and universities, as well as four “learn-along” teams... Read More

2022-05-19 19:55:14
by Tom Ramstack
Congressmen Criticize State Laws Censoring Education on Controversial Issues

WASHINGTON — Teachers and students warned a congressional panel Thursday that recent state laws clamping down on politically volatile instruction... Read More

WASHINGTON — Teachers and students warned a congressional panel Thursday that recent state laws clamping down on politically volatile instruction in schools are likely to backfire by breeding intolerance. Seventeen states passed laws in the past two years intended to... Read More

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