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Free bus fare for students prompts discussion on whether Detroit has enough welcoming spaces for youth
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (299+ words) Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach out here. Hello! I'm Lori Higgins for Chalkbeat Detroit, here with your morning roundup of education news. The city's new program providing free bus service for Detroit…...
DBE calls for public input on draft new history curriculum
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (556+ words) Updated April 10, 2026, 8: 31 a. m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo The Department of Basic Education is seeking public comments on its draft History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for Grades 4 to 12, as part of an ongoing nationwide curriculum review. The draft was published under…...
Commentary: SC's academic library network expands student access, saves money
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (188+ words) Every college student in South Carolina "whether at a large university or a small rural college "depends on access to high-quality academic resources. And our students get that thanks to the Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries. PASCAL is also…...
Waskom ISD officials detail $35 million bond proposal
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (424+ words) Published 5: 43 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 WASKOM " Waskom ISD leaders welcomed community members to a town hall event this week about the district's proposed $35 million bond measure. The proposal will appear on the May ballot. Former Superintendent Chris Guastella, who was killed…...
Arizona's Public Universities Smuggle DEI into Required American Civics Courses
1+ day, 1+ min ago (317+ words) Arizona's public universities claim they are abiding by state requirements and providing students with a robust education in American history, the principles of our constitutional republic, and basic economics. Students at Arizona public universities deserve a serious education in the…...
Doug Theaker's impact cuts across education & veterans services
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (579+ words) MANSFIELD " Doug Theaker has spent a lifetime on the move, making his mark in education, veterans services and more. Attending a veterans service on Memorial Day means listening to a powerful speech from Theaker, as he offers a reverent perspective…...
State Board of Education Focuses On Military Connections
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (594+ words) CHARLESTON " Members of the West Virginia Board of Education received updates at its monthly meeting Wednesday on ongoing efforts to support students from military families and partnerships with veterans. Robert Mellace, an education development coordinator with the state Department of…...
Advancing access and opportunity: A Q&A with Warren Scherer, Urban Scholars Program'director'
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (412+ words) In November 2025, Marquette welcomed Warren Scherer as the new director of the Urban Scholars Program. A veteran higher education leader with more than 16 years of experience in student-centered leadership and program development, Scherer brings a deep commitment to Marquette's mission…...
University of Kentucky recruiter says DEI is "essential- despite state ban
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (505+ words) The University of Kentucky is still promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), even though state legislators passed House Bill 4 last year, imposing a statewide ban on DEI programs in public colleges and universities." Schools and programs that are keeping DEI…...
U. S. Department of Education highlights victories of anti-DEI
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (225+ words) On Monday, the U. S. Department of Education released a statement pertaining to the successful efforts by the Trump administration to root out Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in institutions of higher education. Collegiate institutions throughout the country allowed for academic…...