Education News

Innovation Mar 25 Red Clay District Transitions McKean High School to Hybrid Vocational-Technical and College Preparatory Campus The Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware is transitioning McKean High School into a hybrid vocational-technical and college preparatory campus, featuring an Innovation Center. Education policy Mar 25 California State University Faces Backlash Over $17M ChatGPT Contract California State University's $17 million ChatGPT contract has sparked controversy among faculty members, who are seeking AI opt-outs, data protections, and job security guarantees. Innovation Mar 25 Reading High School Unveils Innovative STEM Academy Reading High School's Innovation Academy is redefining education with its STEM-focused, project-based learning approach. Education policy Mar 25 Los Angeles Teachers Union Announces Open-Ended Strike Amidst Salary Dispute The Los Angeles teachers union has announced an open-ended strike, affecting over 60,000 workers and nearly 400,000 students. Education policy Mar 25 Oregon Institutions Reconsider Honoring Cesar Chavez Amid Abuse Allegations Oregon is reexamining its tributes to Cesar Chavez after allegations of sexual abuse surfaced, prompting discussions on renaming streets and schools. Education policy Mar 25 California Introduces Mandatory Personal Finance Course for High School Students California's new mandatory personal finance course for high school students is a groundbreaking step towards financial literacy and empowerment. Education policy Mar 25 Utah State Board of Education Seeks Public Feedback on American Constitutional Government and Citizenship Standards The Utah State Board of Education is seeking public feedback on the Draft P-12 American Constitutional Government and Citizenship Standards, which aim to provide a comprehensive framework for teaching American… Innovation Mar 25 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Unveil State-of-the-Art Innovation Space Miami-Dade County Public Schools unveiled a redesigned, technology-rich Innovation Space at Norland Middle School. Education policy Mar 25 Wake County Schools Face Budget Cuts Amid State Uncertainty Wake County Schools are facing significant budget cuts, including a proposed $18 million reduction in special education funding.

Education policy Mar 24 Illinois School District Approves 7.8% Teacher Salary Increase River Forest School District 90 has approved a contract that includes an average 7.8% salary increase for teachers, aiming to address concerns over teacher compensation and labor policies.