Category: Spotlight on Education News

In today's digital age, letter writing may seem like a lost art. However, the act of putting pen to paper and communicating through written words still holds great importance in our personal and professional lives. Whether it be for expressing gratitude, sharing news, or conveying emotions, letter writing allows us to connect with others on a deeper level. And with a multitude of topics to choose...

A personal narrative essay is a piece of writing that tells a story about a person or event. It can be about something that happened to you, or a memory you have, or a story you’ve heard. The most important thing to keep in mind when writing a personal narrative essay is that it should have a clear point of view.The first step in writing a personal narrative essay is to choose a topic. You can...

The Senate’s 50–49 Killing of ESSA Rules: A Sweeping Change in How America Will Rate (and Fix) Schools On Wednesday, the Senate voted to reject the Obama administration's regulations regarding state accountability in schools under the Every Student Succeeds Act. This decision prevents the U.S. Department of Education, along with newly appointed Secretary Betsy DeVos, from implementing similar...

Williams: School Choice Panel at National Urban League Summit Shows We’re Having the Wrong Conversation About Charter Schools The National Urban League recently organized an esteemed panel of activists at its Young Professional L.E.A.D. Summit to delve into the current state and future potential of school choice programs for African Americans in public education. With notable figures such as...

National Report Finds That Children in Alaska are Struggling Receive stories like these directly to your email inbox by subscribing to Newsletter. Recent data reveals that Alaska's children are facing difficulties in crucial areas like education and health, according to an analysis presented to state legislators. The Annie E. Casey Foundation, in collaboration with local non-profit organizations...

Rick Haglund: Changing Parents’ Attitudes About the Value of College is Key for the Economy Receive stories like these directly in your email inbox. Subscribe to Newsletter. For a long time, Central Michigan University has been renowned for providing opportunities for low-income, middle-class, and first-generation college students to obtain a four-year degree and lead successful lives. However,...

HBCU Leaders Decry Waves of Bomb Threats as Federal Investigators Probe Origin Receive stories like these directly in your email inbox. Subscribe to Newsletter. Washington Just hours before a virtual panel hosted by the Southern Poverty Law Center regarding recent bomb threats made to historically Black colleges, another bomb threat was reported. This time, it targeted Spelman College, a...

Chávez: To Improve Education for All Kids, the Biden Administration and New Congress Must Start Transforming Our Schools in the 1st 100 Days After an election where a record-breaking 160 million Americans cast their votes, it is crucial for our nation to come together and emphasize the significance of democracy to the 50 million young students currently enrolled in public schools. This...

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Pledges $1 Million to Train Teachers About Neuroscience The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), a prominent player in the field of education philanthropy, has made a significant commitment to advancing research on how students learn. Led by billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, CZI will be investing $1 million to support the expansion...

EDlection2018: 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes Elected to U.S. Congress in CT, Promising to Back Teachers and Increase School Funding EDlection2018: This is just one of the many races we have examined for the 2018 midterm elections that could potentially have an impact on education policies at both the state and federal levels. Stay updated with the latest news by subscribing to...