Cabrini University, a small Roman Catholic liberal arts institution located outside Philadelphia and founded in 1957, faced significant financial and operational challenges that ultimately led to its closure in June 2023. Over the years, Cabrini saw increased acceptance rates, declining yields on
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 plays a pivotal role in promoting equality in education by preventing discrimination based on disabilities. This federal law mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funding ensure equal access to their programs, activities, and
Pittsburgh Schools Launch Program to Combat Severe Teacher Shortage The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) district has initiated a groundbreaking Career and Technical Education (CTE) program called Emerging Educators. Launched in fall 2024 at Brashear High School, this program aims to address the
The Socorro Independent School District (SISD) finds itself at a critical juncture, facing a financial crisis that necessitates drastic measures to achieve stability. With a highly contentious board meeting looming to discuss the potential layoff of 300 employees, administrators, teachers, parents,
Hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and other educators recently gathered at the Washington state Capitol to advocate for increased funding for the state's public school system. The rally underscored the collective push for improved school funding, highlighting the critical role of
The significant and concerning trend of declining preschool enrollment rates in some of New Jersey's poorest school districts, specifically focusing on 3- and 4-year-olds eligible for full-day preschool programs, has drawn the attention of educational authorities and policymakers. A
