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OKCPS Students Exceed National Learning Expectations

District outpaces national academic growth in math and reading over past 3 years

Delaware Student Wins Regional Spelling Bee, Advances to National Finals

Siara Husain of the Islamic Academy of Delaware will represent the state at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Norfolk Families Fight Rezoning Plan That Could Displace ESL Students

Community rallies to keep English language learners at Mary Calcott Elementary as district considers 'pragmatic' school closures.

Arkansas Celebrates LEARNS Act Anniversary as Voucher Costs Raise Concerns

Murrell Taylor Elementary sees student growth, but critics worry about rising voucher program expenses.

Salem School Board to Consider New Reading Curriculum

The district plans to roll out the new materials in the fall with summer training for teachers.

Mountain View School District Warns Against Unauthorized Medication

District reminds students not to accept pills, vitamins, or candy from peers during school hours.

Texas School Opens Mini H-E-B Grocery Store for Kids

The Burleson Early Education Center in Odessa has created a pint-sized H-E-B market for developmental learning.

Flint Hill Elementary students return to class after chemical spill

School evacuated last week due to Silfab chemical spill in Fort Mill, South Carolina

Rahway Leaders Inspire Students at Franklin School

Principal of Roosevelt Elementary visits second-graders, gifts books during Women's History Month

3-Day Course on Techniques for Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Investigations Offered

Galloway residents can also check out upcoming local events like Book Gnomes--WordPlay and National Plant a Flower Day

Richmond Public Schools to Offer Free Breakfast for All Students

New state bill aims to close nutrition gaps and improve student learning

Hopkinsville Kindergarten Registration Opens Soon

Christian County Public Schools to host sign-up event on March 20th

Plainview Teacher Named Founders Classical Academy Teacher of the Year

Chasity Mooney recognized for her "quiet steady kind of excellence" at Plainview Classical Academy

Cape Henlopen School District Considers Staggered Start for 2026-27 School Year

Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th graders would start a day earlier to ease transition

Illinois Officials Celebrate National Read Across America Day with Book Donation and Volunteer Readers

Secretary of State Giannoulias partners with Illinois Literacy Foundation and YMCA to promote literacy and reading

Cumberland Students Celebrate Reading During Read Across America Week

Student-athletes and community members visited the lower elementary school to read with young students.

Twin Rivers families cope as teacher strike drags on

Some parents pull kids from school as district says campuses are operating smoothly

Holland Hall's longtime head of school to step down

J.P. Culley, the school's longest-serving leader, plans to resign after the 2026-27 academic year

Natchez Mayor Launches Free Book Club for Young Children

Mayor Dan M. Gibson announces new early childhood literacy initiative to mail books monthly at no cost to families.

Fort Hill Elementary Resumes Classes After Chemical Leak

School to reopen Monday after two incidents at nearby solar facility

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