Off-Road Fundraiser Aids Yavapai County Education Foundation
Off-Road Adventure in Cottonwood This fall, the engine roars in Cottonwood as off-road enthusiasts come together for an exciting day of camaraderie and adventure. On Saturday, October 25th, 2025, everyone is invited to join an off-road ride through the stunning Verde Valley, kicking off from Go AZ Motorcycles in Cottonwood. The event is open to […]
‘Understand America. Appreciate America’: Education Department Reveals Collaboration with TPUSA Following Kirk Assassination
Education Department Partners with Turning Point USA for Civic Education On Wednesday, the Department of Education announced a significant partnership with Turning Point USA aimed at enhancing civic education across the country as the nation nears its 250th anniversary. This initiative was in the works before the tragic death of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk, […]
The impact of these education bills on your child in school
New Bills Impacting California Schools California is seeing a series of new bills aimed at improving various aspects of education. One bill focuses on enhancing reading comprehension, while another seeks to revamp cafeteria menus by removing heavily processed foods. A third bill addresses discrimination in the classroom. These recent initiatives, which passed Congress on a […]
Alabama Board of Education presents important budget requests for FY27
Alabama Board of Education Budget Priorities Announced On Thursday, the Alabama Board of Education laid out its budget priorities, emphasizing new expenses geared towards school safety and transportation. The most significant rise in demand centers around school safety, with educators requesting $50 million this year. This figure marks a substantial increase from last year’s approved […]
Trump’s Education Department plans to redirect funding away from colleges that support students of color
U.S. Department of Education to Withhold $350 Million from Minority-Serving Institutions WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to withhold $350 million in Congressional approved funds from universities that serve ethnic minorities, reallocating those funds elsewhere. This decision affects discretionary funding for 2025 aimed at institutions supporting Asian, Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic […]
U.S. Education Department stops funding grants based on race: Discrimination is unacceptable
Department of Education Halts Minority Grants This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced it would stop awarding discretionary grants to various minority-serving institutions (MSIs). The pause is due to concerns about the constitutionality of the funding, which is based on racial and ethnic distributions. This decision comes after a U.S. attorney general’s ruling in […]
Police Take Special Education Teacher into Custody, Claim Video Indicates She Was Involved in Sexual Activity with Student
Arizona Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Conduct with Student On Wednesday, authorities in Arizona took a special education teacher into custody after a video surfaced, reportedly showing her engaging in sexual acts with a student, as reported by 12 News. Charlotte Huby, 24, was employed at the Austin Center’s Peoria campus specifically for special education […]
Education Department Changes Workforce Responsibilities as Trump Aims to Reduce Agency
New Workforce Development Portal Announced The Ministry of Education (ED) revealed on Monday plans to introduce a new portal aimed at enhancing federal workforce development programs, with oversight shifting to the Ministry of Labor (DOL). In this transition, the ED will allocate funds and staff to the Department of Labor to help establish a state […]
Gila County Board agrees to tuition reimbursement plan for staff education
Gila County Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary The Gila County Board of Supervisors convened on April 29, 2025, to discuss several important matters including updates to the county’s tuition reimbursement policy, Mexico’s wolf recovery initiative, and a proposed economic development agreement with the Grove Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce. One significant point of discussion was […]
Education is Important for Business in Coconino County
Coconino Community College’s Economic Impact Coconino Community College (CCC) plays a vital role in the economic landscape of Coconino County. According to Lightcast’s recent economic impact survey, CCC contributed $71 million to the county’s economy for the 2023-24 period, which translated into approximately 1,049 jobs. This economic boost equated to about 0.9% of the county’s […]