WASHINGTON — Foreign students enrolled at U.S. colleges in strong numbers this fall despite fears that a Trump administration crackdown would trigger a nosedive, yet there are signs of turbulence as fewer new, first-time students arrived from other countries, according to a new report. What You Need To Know A new report finds that foreign…
AUSTIN, Texas — According to a new ranking from WalletHub, Austin is the best college town in the country. Meant as a tool to help high school seniors narrow down their choices for where to go to school, the list is a follow-up to the website’s previous rankings for the best colleges and universities in…
RALEIGH, N.C. — As the Trump Administration ramps up deportation efforts, there are growing concerns among parents about whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s operations could impact their local school districts. What You Need To Know No ICE operations have been reported in any North Carolina school districts Earlier this year, both Durham and Wake County school…
School — and a new ban on smartphones — starts in just six weeks. The Panel for Educational Policy Wednesday night passed a citywide regulation banning the use of phones in school buildings during the school day. However, it’ll be up to each public school to decide how they want to collect or store those cellphones. …
The city has not yet finalized its plan for complying with a statewide cellphone ban in classrooms, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos say schools will be ready by September. “This is starting this fall. I’m impatient,” Hochul said. “Habits are built on day one, so we are going to be ready…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Education is offering its Summer Food Service Program, also known as Sun Meals. What You Need To Know The Summer Food Service Program, also known as Sun Meals, is returning to Kentucky this summer The Kentucky Department of Education administers the program The program, which is part of…
A new program via the University of Hawaii offers high school students, college students and K-12 teachers a hands-on opportunity to learn about food, fashion, and land. What You Need To Know UH Manoa is now accepting applications for its free, eight-week Summer Research Institute The program is designed to spark innovation in agriculture, environmental…
PLANT CITY, Fla. — The United Food Bank of Plant City is teaching families about eating healthier through a new program called F.E.E.D., which stands for Food Education Empowerment for Development. What You Need To Know F.E.E.D Program is a six-week course that helps families learn about eating healthier The program is funded by the Children’s…