by News Feed Editor | May 24, 2022 | Education
If a kid is having trouble at school, one of the standard steps is to schedule an assessment for conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, or anything else that might require a special approach. But with teachers and psychologists overworked and in short supply, Parallel...
by News Feed Editor | May 23, 2022 | Education
Today, the U.S. Department of Education will host a first-of-its-kind virtual summit, From Recovery to Thriving: Supporting Mental Health & Students with Disabilities, to highlight steps schools, colleges, and communities can take to support students with...
by News Feed Editor | May 23, 2022 | Education
A Monday in May poured sunshine over the playground and backyard of John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM Magnet School, where students recently broke ground on a fresh garden. A team of second graders had decided on the perfect spot for three new garden beds under the...
by News Feed Editor | May 23, 2022 | Education
If you live in a state that held primaries last week, you’re probably sick of political ads. In my home state of Pennsylvania, millions were spent on the governor’s race alone—and millions more will be spent leading up to the general election in November. Much of the...
by News Feed Editor | May 23, 2022 | Education
The Louisiana Department of Education may have violated state rules when it paid $486,050 for two emergency contracts without first obtaining approval from the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, according to an audit released Monday...
by News Feed Editor | May 23, 2022 | Education
Students at Fox River Academy need the usual supplies expected of any elementary and middle schoolers — a backpack, pencils, a notebook or two — but they also need a pair of boots, a raincoat and a willingness to get their hands dirty. On any given Thursday, it...