Governor Ivey shares an uplifting message for students returning to school in Alabama.
Governor Ivey’s Encouragement Message to Students On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey shared her annual message of encouragement with Alabama students as they returned to classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year. In a video, Ivey urged students to face any challenges that might come their way with confidence. “Whether you’re about to start fourth grade or […]
One of the Biggest School Districts in the Country Struggled for Years Until Republicans Took Control
Texas Republicans and Houston School District: A Two-Year Review It’s been a couple of years since Texas Republicans took charge of the Houston Independent School District, which ranks as the eighth largest in the U.S., and, well, there’s been quite a bit of change. In June 2023, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) intervened due to […]
Blue City School District Overlooked Teacher’s ‘Nazi-Inspired’ Remarks About Jewish Students, ED Claims
Investigation Initiated into Alleged Anti-Semitism in Baltimore Schools Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) is under investigation by the Department of Education (ED) following claims of unchecked anti-Semitism within the district. Complaints submitted to the ED’s Civil Rights Division accuse the district of not taking action against a teacher who allegedly made alarming comments, including a […]
Sen. Matt Woods introduces HB7 to strengthen Alabama’s school threat regulations
Recently elected state Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper) is quickly advancing new legislation to bolster protections for schools and public institutions in Alabama. After winning a special election for Senate District 5 in June, he introduced House Bill 7 (HB7), which aims to establish uniform protocols for reporting and addressing threats in schools across the state. […]
Brasher appointed as the first Chief School Finance Officer at Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
The Alabama School of Healthcare Science (ASH) has named Kelly Augsburger Brasher as its inaugural Chief School Finance Officer (CSFO). Bringing more than two decades of experience in business and finance, Brasher steps into this newly created position at the residential high school. For the last 11 years, she has been overseeing a budget close […]
Tennessee legislators say school threats law requires no modifications
Tennessee Lawmakers Defend Felony Punishments for School Threats Senator Ferrell Hale, a Republican from Gallatin, believes changes to existing laws regarding threats of violence in schools aren’t necessary. However, some critics argue that the law has been misapplied in various instances. Democratic lawmakers, including Beau Mitchell and Senator Hale, have stood by their past decisions […]
Trump promises to change school fitness assessments
WASHINGTON – After more than ten years, President Donald Trump is bringing back physical fitness tests in public schools, although the specifics about the new test—like when and how it will be implemented—are still unclear. On July 31, Trump signed a Presidential Order aimed at reviving the President’s fitness test, which has been known to […]
Cochise County Officials Mark the Start of School and Discuss Community Safety Concerns
This article summarizes key points from a recent meeting regarding the upcoming school season in Cochise County, which is set to be vibrant with community engagement and safety measures. Sheriff Mark Dannels discussed the successful collaboration between law enforcement and educators to ensure student safety as they head back to school. Sheriff Dannels expressed appreciation […]
Randall Woodfin proposes $500 incentives for parents to ensure their children attend school on the first day.
Birmingham’s New Initiative for School Attendance Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is introducing an unusual approach to address the city’s issues with school attendance. Instead of focusing on stricter rules or educational reform, he’s offering financial incentives. The plan involves giving $500 to randomly selected families whose children attend school on the first day of the […]
Santa Cruz County School Board Selects New Superintendent Starting July 2025
This article summarizes discussions from a recent meeting and suggests referencing the full video for more insights. A significant moment occurred in the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors’ chamber during a special meeting on July 23, 2025. The tone was serious as board members prepared to make crucial decisions regarding the leadership of the […]