Education
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the bipartisan fiscal year 2026 school aid budget, which includes record per-pupil funding, free pre-K and community college for all, and significant investments in literacy supports and educator recruitment. The budget, totaling $24.1 billion, aims to save Michigan families an average of nearly
Teachers
Science teachers from across the United States have been named regional winners in the annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, a competition sponsored by Shell USA, Inc. and administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). Twenty-six regional winners from various school districts near Shell assets were selected for their
Education
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) has introduced legislation to strengthen civics education in American schools, recognizing the importance of teaching the U.S. Constitution and basic civic literacy to elementary and secondary education students. Joined by Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Tim Kaine (D-VA), the Constitution
Education
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced measures to support students who have been affected by the recent floods in Sabah and Sarawak. Students who have been affected by the floods and are unable to attend school will be granted permission not to wear uniforms, while those who are stranded
Teachers
The digitalization of learning through Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) devices has started to make a significant impact in special schools (SLB) in Indonesia, benefiting students with special needs, teachers, and parents. At the Alfiany Special Needs School (SLB BC Alfiany) in West Jakarta, teachers have reported improved focus and confidence
Teachers
Philippine local leaders are being called upon to creatively utilize the Special Education Fund (SEF) to alleviate the difficulties faced by teachers in their respective communities. As the country observes National Teachers' Month in September, Quirino Governor Dax Cua, the president of the Union of Local Authorities of the
Education
People with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan continue to face significant barriers in accessing education. A report by the Ombudsman highlights that the lack of appropriate conditions in schools and higher education institutions is a primary reason for this issue. The infrastructure, qualified teachers, educational materials, equipment, and inclusive education practices are
Education
A recent study conducted by University of Texas Austin researchers has shed light on the significant impact of Learning Management System (LMS) course site design on student outcomes in undergraduate courses. The study, which analyzed 925 course sections from a public research university, found that optimal LMS course site design
Teachers
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have reintroduced the Supporting Early-Childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at alleviating the financial burden on early childhood educators. The legislation would allow early childhood educators to claim the above-the-line $300 tax deduction currently available only
Teachers
A new study published in Surgical Case Reports has highlighted a rare case of large bowel obstruction caused by plasmacytoid urothelial carcinoma (PUC), a subtype of bladder cancer. The research, conducted by investigators at the Kanto Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers in Tokyo, Japan,
Education
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has developed a new Toolkit for Opioid Overdose Management and Naloxone Education in Schools to support educators in effectively preventing and responding to opioid overdoses in school settings. The resource provides evidence-based guidance on recognizing and managing an overdose, as well as educational materials
Teachers
The Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers' Union (PCCTU) has announced a two-day protest across the state and a sit-in at Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains' native village, demanding over five months' pending salaries of teachers and staff from 136 aided colleges. The protest is a result of
