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Refugio County Schools: Refugio Elementary School welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year
North Coastal News - Texas
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July 16, 2025
Refugio Elementary School had the highest enrollment among Refugio County schools, welcoming 316 students during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Texas Education Agency. Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 50.3% of...
Did Bond County Community Unit School District 2 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?
South Central Reporter - Illinois
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July 16, 2025
In the 2023-24 school year, 48.8% of Bond County Community Unit School District 2 students failed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. These students did not meet...
How Crawfordsville Schools Are Protecting Students, Programs
The Paper of Montgomery County - Indiana
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July 16, 2025
This week, we continue our conversation with Crawfordsville Community School Corporation Superintendent Rex Ryker as the district prepares for a future marked by funding cuts and rising costs. Superintendent Rex Ryker and his team are focused on...
Here’s How Gwinnett County Schools Will Keep Students Safe This Year
The Georgia Sun
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July 16, 2025
The familiar rhythm of a Gwinnett County school morning — the shuffle of backpacks, the buzz of teenage chatter, the scent of cafeteria breakfast — is about to gain a new, silent partner. Starting this fall, students entering middle and high...
Highland Community Unit School District 5 students suspended 43 times during 2023-24 school year
Metro East Sun - Illinois
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July 16, 2025
Highland Community Unit School District 5 reported 43 suspensions during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card. In total, there were 43 disciplinary actions recorded during the school year, representing a rate of...
Somonauk Community Unit School District 432 students suspended 32 times during 2023-24 school year
DeKalb Times - Illinois
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July 16, 2025
Somonauk Community Unit School District 432 reported 32 suspensions during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card. In total, there were 32 disciplinary actions recorded during the school year, representing a rate of...
School will open new pre-school to mark 'exciting new chapter'
The Hunts Post
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Kimbolton School will open its Pre-School in January 2026in the grounds of Kimbolton Prep School. The school will have small class sizes, year-round of term-time only options, and will be housed next door to the Reception class rooms at the Prep...
Students torch effigies of PM Oli and Education Minister Panta
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: Students have launched a protest against the commercialization of education and the violation of their constitutional right to education. On Wednesday evening, student activists affiliated with the All Nepal National Free Students Union...
University leaders present innovations at Anthology Together conference
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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July 15, 2025
University of Phoenix has announced that several of its key leaders will present at the 2025 Anthology Together conference, which is taking place from July 14 to 16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This annual global event gathers educators and institutions...
School of Social Welfare fights layoffs, calls to continue practitioner-led education
The Daily Californian
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Students and faculty from UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare gathered at Haviland Hall Monday to protest the recent layoffs of two practicum consultants in the department. The consultants, who are represented by the lecturers’ and librarians’...
Students, faculty and lawmakers rally behind George Mason University amid Trump administration civil rights probe
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 16, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it had launched an investigation into GMU over allegations that the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies violate Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights...
University of Minnesota will honor 86 families at annual Farmfest ceremony Thursday, Aug. 7, at Gilfillan Estate
Radio Mankato - Minnesota
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July 16, 2025
Families and growers from across Minnesota will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them in the 2025 Farm Family of the Year ceremony at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the annual Minnesota Farmfest near Redwood Falls. The event...
TEACHER FEATURES: Alisha Balderrama
Brownwood News - Texas
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Alisha Balderrama The Brownwood Middle School Rising Star Teacher of the Year for 2024-25, Alisha Balderrama, is preparing for her third year teaching seventh grade within the school district. But the classroom is not where Balderrama originally...
Teachers boycott headmaster appointment process in Punjab
Pakistan Today
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July 16, 2025
RAWALPINDI: In Punjab, a significant number of senior teachers have boycotted the newly introduced selection process for headmasters, headmistresses, and principals in government high and higher secondary schools. This decision comes after the...
University penalized, prosecutions mulled for coerced blood sampling
Focus Taiwan
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July 16, 2025
Taipei, July 16 (CNA) The Ministry of Education (MOE) said Wednesday it has fined National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) NT$1.1 million (US$33,687) and two research project leaders NT$500,000 each for alleged coerced blood sampling of female...
University Under Federal Investigation of Foreign Funding After Biohazard Smuggling Case Raises Red Flags
TFPP Wire
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July 16, 2025
Two Chinese nationals tied to the University of Michigan were arrested for smuggling biohazards, prompting President Trump’s Education Department to launch an investigation into the school’s foreign funding and research ties. Key Facts: The...
School board gets first look at new Hobbton High
Sampson Independent - North Carolina
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July 16, 2025
The future of education in Sampson County took a major step forward this week as project architect Miyuki Keller of SfL+A Architects unveiled detailed plans for the new Hobbton High School during an early morning stakeholder update. Speaking to...
Students compete at financial knowledge showcase in Atlanta
WSBTV - Georgia
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July 16, 2025
ATLANTA — Teens from across the U.S. gathered in Atlanta for the 14th Annual National Personal Finance Challenge, showcasing their financial literacy skills. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The competition, organized by...
Teacher misconduct hearing pushed back over concerns three children were at risk
Worcester News
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It was alleged that Tamzin Richards, former deputy headteacher at St Barnabas C Of E First and Middle School in Drakes Broughton, had put a child at risk of harm by not escalating concerns. The child, referred to as Pupil A during a misconduct...
Schoolboys terrify girl in headlock attack leaving her with bloody nose
Yorkshire Live
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July 16, 2025
A "frightened" girl was attacked by a gang of schoolboys in York. The attack happened close to the pond just inside the grounds of Joseph Rowntree School, in New Earswick, near the Haxby Road entrance, between 8.15am and 8.20am on Friday, July 4....