America Today

By the People, for the People

Administration

Recent news

Noor Academy Earns Cognia 'Accredited with Merit' Status

Historic African American school transformed into internationally recognized secular-Islamic academy

Missouri Denies Over 130 Schools' Requests for Earlier Start Dates

State law prohibits schools from starting more than 14 days before the first Monday in September

Palo Alto School District Approves $3.25M Payout to Veteran Teacher

Settlement ends long-running case over unsubstantiated assault allegation against PE teacher Peter Colombo

Alden and Iowa Falls School Boards to Hold Joint Meeting

The boards will discuss the 2026-27 school calendar, make-up days, and the superintendent sharing agreement.

School Districts Nationwide Closing Campuses Due to Declining Enrollment

Pandemic-era shifts in student populations lead to tough decisions for many school systems.

San Francisco Teachers End Strike With Fully Funded Family Care

Union reaches tentative agreement with district on key demands including health care and pay raises

Kentucky Eliminates School Decision-Making Councils

Bill reduces councils to advisory panels, marking major shift in state education policy.

Arkansas Libraries' State Aid Delayed After Board Questions Audit Rules

Funding for summer reading programs and book transportation in limbo as state board seeks clarity on financial oversight

Everett Voters Approve $396.8M School Bond and Levy Renewal

The measures will fund new schools, classroom additions, and ongoing staff and program support.

Collinsville Educator Leah Davis Wins Illinois State Education Award

Dorris Intermediate School Assistant Principal recognized for leadership and student support

Cabell County Board of Education to Appoint New Superintendent

Current superintendent Tim Hardesty plans to retire in July after over a decade of service.

Washington Senate Passes Bill to Aid Struggling School Districts

Legislation inspired by Prescott School District's financial troubles allows districts to access transportation funds to maintain operations.

Cherry Creek School District orders outside audit amid leadership shakeup

The district will also impose stricter contract approval rules following allegations of nepotism and a toxic work environment.

Kyrene School District Keeps Employee Benefit Costs Steady

District approves benefit plan with no increases to employee contributions for second year in a row.

Olathe Schools Face Enrollment Decline, Prepare for Closures and Consolidations

District expects to lose over 4,000 students by 2040, requiring difficult decisions on school footprint

San Francisco Teachers End Strike With Pay Raises, Full Health Coverage

The deal still needs approval from union members, the school board, and state financial overseers.

Midland ISD to Convert Lamar to Disciplinary Campus, Hand Over South Elementary to Charter

Board to consider major school changes, including closing MAP campus and selling property

Burnet CISD Proposes $135 Million Bond for May Election

Voters to decide on facility upgrades, new construction, and technology investments.

Marysville City Council Debates Cook's Pointe Development Plans

Residents raise concerns over potential data centers in new development

Marshall Schools Consider Renting House Near Intermediate School

Potential rental income could help pay for recent facility upgrades.

More Education news