The idea seems entirely counterintuitive: how can pausing pay raises possibly result in a bigger paycheck for employees who are already feeling the financial strain of an increasingly expensive world? For Colorado's Eagle County School District, this very strategy is being seriously considered not
The right of every child on U.S. soil to receive a public education has long been considered a cornerstone of American society, yet this fundamental principle now finds itself at the center of a fierce and escalating political storm. Caught between the constitutional mandate for equal protection
In a significant move to address the long-standing challenges of a fragmented and often inaccessible early childhood care system, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has nominated Christi Smith, a respected leader in the state’s family services community, to serve as the first-ever director of the newly
A cascade of wage garnishment notices is set to descend upon millions of American households, signaling not just personal financial turmoil but a potential shockwave to the entire U.S. economy. As the federal government resumes its most aggressive collection tactics on defaulted student loans,
Amid a turbulent year characterized by the dismantling of federal early childhood offices and persistent threats to foundational programs, a powerful counter-movement has taken root in statehouses and city halls across the nation. While an atmosphere of uncertainty emanated from Washington, D.C., a
In a significant move to confront a staggering public health issue, Mesa Community College has unveiled a new Applied Behavioral Health certificate program and an accompanying state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Simulation Lab. This pioneering initiative, celebrated by college leadership and state
