Although the four-day school week is becoming more common in the United States, it remains controversial. According to a 2023 report from the National Conference of State Legislatures, about 850 districts nationwide will have a four-day school week, up from 600 in 2020. Proponents say shorter weeks help recruit and retain teachers because they give […]
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — It is a course that prepares the next generation of early childhood education teachers. West Ashley High School students are preparing to operate their own classroom. “I’m definitely going to study early childhood education,” said Lyndsey Lupton, a 12th grader at West Ashley High School. “I want to go into either […]
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletter at ckbe.at/newsletters. From poor reading skills to chaotic classrooms, stubbornly high absenteeism makes it difficult to solve all other problems in education. That’s why improving attendance is a rare issue on which there is cross-party agreement. A new coalition announced a campaign on […]
Register for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to stay up to date on Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County township districts, and statewide education news. Marion County K-12 schools will receive up to $600 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the end of 2025 to improve students’ academic achievement and help them succeed after graduation. The […]
LINCOLN COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – About 11,500 Schools in Lincoln County Students will return to school on Wednesday, and families in the eastern part of the county will likely notice some construction. The district said classrooms and common areas will be expanded at St. James Elementary, Catawba Springs Elementary and Rock Springs Elementary. Superintendent Dr. […]
LINCOLN, Nebraska (KOLN) – It’s the first week of learning at Lincoln Public Schools. For some students, it was the first time they left mom and dad to meet new classmates in a classroom. If you remember your first day of school, it was probably a bit like that of five-year-old Axel. At first you […]
It’s time to set your alarms, pack your backpacks and get ready for the new school year! On their first day, students at Elton Elementary School were welcomed to a new school and new classrooms. Five-year-old Ronni Courville said she was excited to start first grade. “I like (the school) because you can play and […]
ROCK HILL, SC (WBTV) – Defiance Tropical Storm Debby Heading toward the Carolinas, the first day of school will take place as planned on Thursday for Rock Hill Schools. When students return, they will be greeted in newly renovated classrooms by three teachers. These teachers are the winners of Inspiring Spaces, a classroom transformation program […]
