The North Platte Public School Board recently navigated a complex agenda that underscored the district's simultaneous struggle with pressing financial shortfalls and a systemic teacher shortage, all while celebrating notable gains in student academic performance. The comprehensive meeting revealed
In an era where fostering student leadership and creating inclusive school environments are paramount, a groundbreaking collaboration is demonstrating that the most impactful mentors for young learners are often their own peers. The Old Rochester Regional school district has embarked on an
The pervasive glow of smartphone screens has become a defining feature of modern adolescence, casting a long shadow over youth mental health and fundamentally reshaping the social and academic landscapes of schools across the nation. In response to a growing crisis of distraction and digital
The familiar setting of a high school locker room has become the unlikely epicenter of a major federal lawsuit, pitting the U.S. Department of Justice against a Virginia school district in a contentious battle over religious freedom and transgender rights. This legal confrontation stems from the
In a significant move designed to bring greater transparency to the high-stakes decision of choosing a college, the U.S. Department of Education has integrated a powerful new disclosure tool directly into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This recently implemented feature
In the ongoing debate about how to best structure our schools, one superintendent is asking us to look past the clock and focus on the student. With years of experience leading a rural district, he has seen firsthand the tension between state mandates and the authentic, often unpredictable, process
