The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education will decide Monday evening whether the district will embark on a large-scale shuffle to make way for middle schools. If the proposed plan goes through, anywhere from 8,000 to 15,000 students could be impacted, officials say. But there’s also a chance only parts of the plan will be…
CLEVELAND – A program for first-generation college students will be staged Nov. 7 at Lakeshore College. The “First Generation Event” will include a buffet lunch from 11 a.m. to noon followed by a panel of current first-generation students from noon to 1 p.m. The students will share their experiences and answer questions. Topics of discussion…
This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information. Thurston High School was placed on lockdown Friday following a threat made to the school, according to Springfield Public Schools. Additionally, Thurston Middle School, Thurston Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School were in a lockout, said Allison McGowan, a spokesperson for Springfield Public Schools….
The results are in for the Oct. 25 Wisconsin Student of the Week. Readers chose between two high school seniors, Dajea Williams of Messmer High School and Josselin Becerra of Sheboygan South High School. Both are known for their strong work ethic and excellent academics. Dajea Williams, Messmer High School, 12th grade Williams won this…
Six schools in the Salem-Keizer Public Schools will start using Yondr pouches for students’ cellphones by the end of January as part of the district’s cellphone ban aimed at fostering a more engaging and educational environment by reducing distractions. “Yondr is one strategy that is available for our schools to support students sense of belonging…
The former home of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee chancellor recently sold for $1 million, according to state property records. UWM announced its intent to sell the 3435 N. Lake Drive home earlier this year. Chancellor Mark Mone called it “a smart financial move” and part of a broader university downsizing to save money. Records show…
Less than three weeks before Election Day, the White House plans to sidestep the jumble of legal challenges it’s facing over its student loan forgiveness agenda to tout billions of dollars in new relief. President Joe Biden lauded the latest tranche of debt cancellation – $4.7 billion for more than 60,000 student loan borrowers, according…
Green Bay Area Public Schools are planning two more informational meetings about its November $183 million capital referendum to address safety and renovations resulting from boundary changes. When are the informational meetings about the Green Bay schools referendum? Oct. 16: noon in the board room at the District Office, 200 S. Broadway Oct. 16: 6…
For many Americans overwhelmed by student loan debt, the first week of October was bad. On Monday of that week, a yearlong grace period ended for student loan borrowers struggling to make payments since the pandemic pause lifted a year ago. Two days later, a separate program, meant to help borrowers in default get back…
In California, when classes are in session, cellphones will be required to be put away. New state law AB 272 passed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday aims to minimize cellphone use in the classroom in an effort to boost students’ mental health. School districts and charter schools have until July 1, 2026 to implement policies…