The first and potentially only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, hosted by ABC News, left many viewers questioning why education was conspicuously absent from the conversation. Throughout the evening, Harris and Trump grappled over
As the demand for skills-based hiring and career advancement grows, microcredentials and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) have emerged as pivotal tools in the U.S. education system. These technologies document and verify individual competencies, offering new pathways to success, especially
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
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
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
