Missouri education systems criticized in House hearing to expand charter schools
(The Center Square) – A bill sponsor opened testimony before the Missouri House's new Special Committee on Education Reform by stating the legislation wasn’t...
Austin school district spends $65M to compensate employees while facing deficits
(The Center Square) – The Austin Independent School District gave out $65 million in pay increases to its staff in its 2024 budget.
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Bill would lower Washington’s school bond election threshold to 55%
(The Center Square) – It is too difficult to pass a school bond measure in Washington state.
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Group wants Ohio’s $700M special fund to help private, charter schools grow
(The Center Square) – One group wants state lawmakers to spend part of a $700 million fund of taxpayer money to help charter and...
Lilly Endowment Grants Historic $100 Million to HBCUs in Largest Donation for UNCF’s Capital Campaign
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has revealed groundbreaking news: HBCUs are set to receive a historic $100 million gift from the Lilly Endowment,...