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Will Zohran Mamdani Bring Change to New York’s Gifted-and-Talented Program?

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026 · Breaking News

When the field of gifted education was first coalescing in the early twentieth century, it was mostly oriented toward children whom anyone would call gifted: your Mozarts and…

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Could the Bible become required reading in Texas public schools? What to know

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Dallas, Texas Local News

Getty Images Texas education leaders are considering a major change that would require public school students to study passages from the Bible as part of their English Language…

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Protesters urge NC lawmakers to ‘keep public dollars in public schools’

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH Public school advocates rallied in front of the General Assembly on Wednesday to lobby for more school funding and for restrictions on charter schools and private school…

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Sterling Ranch residents, developers debate charter school land dedication

November 25, 2025November 26, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — Sterling Ranch, one of Colorado’s master-planned communities, has become the center of a heated debate over school land. The controversy centered on whether John…

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Who is Ryan Walters? Look back on five of his biggest actions as Oklahoma’s top educator

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 · US News

Over the last two years, Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters has attracted national attention to the state several times while serving as the state’s top education official.…

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Charter school supporters rally for ‘equal treatment’, more funding as mayoral election nears • Brooklyn Paper

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 · New York, New York Local News

A coalition of over 200 New York City public charter schools marched across the Brooklyn Bridge last week in what school networks are calling a show of support…

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The Great Student Swap

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 · Breaking News

Out-of-state flagships became even more attractive after the Great Recession of 2008, as families with financial means started to question the value of paying full freight at more…

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ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas’ DEI ban on K-12 public schools

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 · US News

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and a group of LGBTQ+ and student rights organizations are suing to block a new state law that would ban diversity,…

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Teachers in 3 Mass. school districts under investigation after Charlie Kirk death comments

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 · US News

Teachers in 3 Mass. school districts under investigation after Charlie Kirk death comments At least three Massachusetts school districts are conducting investigations into teachers’ comments on the recent…

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Trump promises to protect prayer in public schools

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 · US News

President Donald Trump announced Monday the Department of Education would be issuing upcoming guidance that protects prayer in public schools. Trump made the announcement at the White House’s…

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Private schools are no better than public. School choice will take us backward. | Your Turn

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 · US News

It’s back-to-school season across the country, and as children sharpen pencils and power up tablets, we had a burning question for parents and caregivers: Do you still have…

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Voices from the Arab press: The new elite in Egypt

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · World News

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. The new elite in Egypt Al-Masry Al-Youm, Egypt, August 14 Until the early 1990s,…

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Support Iowa City Schools at Club Car Wash This Weekend

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 · Education

Press Release • Aug 21, 2025 15:20 EDT From August 22-24, Club Car Wash at 985 Hwy 6 will donate $1 from every MVP wash and all donations…

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From Struggles to Solutions: How Kennett Schools Transformed Student Health Coordination With CrossTx

From Struggles to Solutions: How Kennett Schools Transformed Student Health Coordination With CrossTx

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 · Education

School districts that help students receive mental health and healthcare treatment create safer, more inclusive learning environments. By making care accessible, reducing stigma, and fostering early intervention, students…

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Far-Right Candidates Have A Target This Election — And It Could Reshape The Next Generation

Far-Right Candidates Have A Target This Election — And It Could Reshape The Next Generation

October 16, 2024October 17, 2024 · Education

Over the last few years, elections for public education officials have gone from overlooked and low-profile to heated and politicized affairs, a shift that’s due in large part…

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OCPS Announces Closure of Schools Due to Hurricane Milton

OCPS Announces Closure of Schools Due to Hurricane Milton

October 7, 2024October 8, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) announced the closure of Orlando schools due to Hurricane Milton, as the school system continues to monitor and track the storm. Based on…

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Threat discovered on bathroom wall at Chelmsford High

Threat discovered on bathroom wall at Chelmsford High

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

CHELMSFORD — Police will increase their presence at Chelmsford High School this coming week after a threat was discovered written on a student bathroom wall on Friday morning.…

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Orange County public schools to offer free meals for students through the upcoming school year

Orange County public schools to offer free meals for students through the upcoming school year

August 1, 2024August 2, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

WE LOVE OUR READERS! Since 1990, Orlando Weekly has served as the free, independent voice of Orlando, and we want to keep it that way. Becoming an Orlando…

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Central Florida back-to-school supply giveaways and events happening soon

Central Florida back-to-school supply giveaways and events happening soon

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge The start of the new school year is fast approaching, which means its time to start getting the tiny scholars prepared. Across Orlando and Central…

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Wake County Public Schools enforce new clear bag policy

Wake County Public Schools enforce new clear bag policy

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Wake County Public Schools is now enforcing a new clear bag policy at all high school games. Spectators will now be allowed to bring…

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