In a significant move towards enhancing the cybersecurity infrastructure of educational institutions, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. Commencing this fall, the three-year initiative will allocate $200 million to
Indiana's battle with chronic absenteeism in its K-12 education system remains a crucial topic, especially in the context of the ongoing post-COVID recovery. Chronic absenteeism, defined as being absent for 18 or more days in a school year for any reason, continues to be a concern despite recent
As the new academic year kicks off, Americans' views on the K-12 education system show a subtle yet noteworthy improvement. A Gallup poll conducted from August 1-20, 2024, reveals that satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education has risen seven percentage points to 43% from last year's lowest
InvestEd Program Launches to Boost Work-Based Learning in Hamilton County Hamilton County is taking a significant step towards enhancing students' educational experiences with the launch of the InvestEd program. Supported heavily by Duke Energy, the initiative aims to create over 1,000 work-based
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has recently launched an exciting new video game design competition that challenges K-12 students to imagine what "Life in 2100" might look like. With a total of $100,000 in prize money on offer, the competition aims to blend technological skills with
Civics education in the United States faces a crucial challenge, with many K-12 students lacking a thorough understanding of American democracy, civic responsibilities, and governmental influence. PBS and GBH have taken a significant step to address this issue by offering the Civics Collection on
