Urges school districts to prohibit the use of cell phones in classrooms. The Department of Education issued a guidance to school districts last week, urging them to adopt…
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CA Teen Pleads Guilty to Running “Swatting” Business
Department of Justice brought charges against the culprit for hundreds of faked emergency calls. California teenager Alan Filion pled guilty this month to falsely calling SWAT on hundreds…
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NASA Announces Fourth Annual Student Essay Challenge
K-12 students propose nuclear-powered missions to any moon in the earth’s solar system. NASA launched its fourth annual writing challenge, the “Power to Explore,“ for students from kindergarten…
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USDA Secretary Announces Junk Fee Elimination Policy for School Meal Programs
The department says schools must implement change by the 2027 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo requiring schools to eliminate junk fees within…
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Education Secretary Hosts Representatives from National Blue Ribbon Schools
He delivered awards to 356 schools that improved academic achievement. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona honored representatives from the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. The secretary…
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White House to Host Halloween Event for Students and Neighborhood Families
“Hallo-READ!” event will send kids home with books and candy. The White House is hosting local students and neighborhood families to attend the 2024 “Hallo-READ!” reading event for…
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School-Based Mental Health Services Receive $70 Million in Grants
The funding supports hiring and training over 4,000 new mental health professionals. The Department of Education has announced a $70 million investment into school-based mental health services. Distributed…
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White House Credits Gun Sale Background Checks for Lower Crime Numbers
More than 300,000 background checks conducted for youths, violent criminals The White House credited a sharp reduction in violent crimes to enhanced background checks for at-risk individuals who…
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$28 Million Invested in Teacher Quality Partnership Program
Education Department funding will support teacher development and retention in high-need communities. The Department of Education announced that more than $28 million will be distributed through the Teacher…
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First Lady and Defense Secretary Visit Alabama Air Force Base
The duo highlighted the programs that improve military quality of life and childhood education. First Lady Jill Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited a pre-kindergarten program on…
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