U.S. Education Department to restart defaulted student loan collections
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will speak at a press conference hosted by House Democrats outside the US Education Headquarters in Washington, DC on April 2, 2025 (Photo: Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) Washington – US Department of Education On Monday, he said he would resume his May 5th collection for default federal student loans. After […]
How education and prevention are helping Yuma County avoid fentanyl deaths
Yuma, Arizona (Keema, Keese) – The fentanyl crisis continues to claim young lives in Arizona. According to a new state report, fentanyl was involved in more than four drug-related deaths between children and young adults in 2023. A fatal review of children in Arizona reports that fentanyl was involved in 76% of drug-related youth deaths […]
2025 Teacher of the Year nominees expand learning opportunities for Flagstaff students | Education
The Coconino County Educational Services Agency has announced three Flagstaff-based teachers as finalists for the 2025 Teacher of the Year Award. All three finalists are teachers from the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD). They are Franci Soralte Soto from Coconino High School, Dawn Kuamahonneva from Leup Elementary School, and Joy Brunner from Demiguel Elementary School. […]
‘You’d Get Your As* Kicked’: CNN’s Scott Jennings Turns Tables On Panelists Accusing Trump Of Politicizing Education
CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings on Tuesday turned the table to panelists whose funds from President Donald Trump claimed the suspension to Harvard University was political. The Trump administration is set to Stop A multi-year grant of $2.2 billion to Ivy League University for refusing to follow demands to combat anti-Semitism and improve screening […]
Using prayer as protest, Tennessee clergy disrupt debate to deny education to immigrant children • Tennessee Lookout
The debate over a bill that denies certain immigrant children disrupt education rights on Monday as two Lutheran pastors kneeled in front of a House committee room and recited the Lord’s Prayer. The others in the audience quickly joined from their seats. bill(HB793/SB836) Sen. Bo Watson of Hixon and William Lambers of Portland, both Republicans, […]
$200,000 Gift Expands Healthcare Education and Workforce in Maricopa County |
AZ Blue is investing in scholarships to train future healthcare workers in Arizona Phoenix, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -Arizona needs more workers for healthcare. The statewide lack of healthcare providers makes it difficult for patients to get the care they need. To fill the gap, AZ Blue is giving $200,000 Assistance to future healthcare workers. […]
Supreme Court Halts Order Forcing Trump Admin To Pay Out DEI-Related Education Grants
The Supreme Court blocked an order on Friday that forced the Trump administration to pay millions of dollars in teacher training grants. In a 5-4 decision, the judge suspended a temporary lower court order that prevented the government from canceling grants as part of an effort to reduce programmes related to diversity, equity and inclusion […]
Libraries, culture passes help equalize Arizona’s summer arts education opportunities
Anne Fitzgerald Osborne, MNLM, CNP Submitted photos Anne Fitzgerald Osborne, MNLM, CNP | 1 ACT The Arizona Summers are no joke. Even in one of America’s snowiest and snowiest cities, Flagstaff’s winter playgrounds watch temperatures in the 90s every summer. Growing up, I was lucky enough to have parents who could afford to send me […]
States ordered by U.S. Education Department to certify school DEI ban or lose funds • Tennessee Lookout
This story was updated at 6:44pm. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education wrote in a letter to state education leaders on Thursday that all K-12 schools in the state Previous Dear Colleague Letter Diversity, equity and inclusion practices are prohibited if you wish to continue receiving federal financial support. The department’s drastic order gives […]
$200,000 Gift Expands Healthcare Education and Workforce in Maricopa County
AZ Blue is investing in scholarships to train future healthcare workers in Arizona Phoenix, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -Arizona needs more workers for healthcare. The statewide lack of healthcare providers makes it difficult for patients to get the care they need. To fill the gap, AZ Blue is giving $200,000 Assistance to future healthcare workers. […]
