Marie Feagins is relieved of her duties as the superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools after a tumultuous nine-month tenure driven by allegations of professional misconduct and contentious relations with the school board. This unexpected move continues the trend of leadership instability
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has issued a new directive that significantly alters existing immigration enforcement policies in schools and other sensitive locations. The policy change, which took effect on President Donald Trump’s first full day of his second term, repeals
In the evolving landscape of higher education, data has become an invaluable tool for institutions aiming to improve student retention rates. However, the increasing reliance on data alone often overlooks the qualitative, emotional, and social dimensions that play a crucial role in a student’s
In recent times, schools around the Quad-Cities have confronted an increasing number of weather disruptions, leading to significant challenges in maintaining consistent educational schedules. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, an array of schools across Illinois and Iowa adjusted their plans due to unforeseen
The persistent challenge of chronic absenteeism has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with alarming current data showing that one in four classroom seats remains empty, nearly twice the number from before the pandemic. This troubling trend not only leads to immediate academic
The alarming frequency and severe potential consequences of restraint and seclusion practices in U.S. schools have prompted significant concern and action from the U.S. Education Department. These controversial practices, which involve the physical restraint or seclusion of students in response to
