Gateway Technical College gave Ulysses Sanchez the skills and confidence to help his family’s business thrive. This success story reveals how a supportive educational environment can spark growth far beyond the classroom.

A back-to-school haircut can be more than just a quick trim; it often kicks off the new academic year with a morale boost. By focusing on appearance, students may start the school season feeling more confident and ready to tackle classroom challenges.

In March 2024, Arkansas’s leading education official put the state’s 15 service cooperatives on notice, warning that “business as usual” would no longer be tolerated. More than two years later, Education Secretary Jacob Oliva declares that the co-ops have risen to the challenge, delivering stronger support to school districts across the state.

Desert Ink Press, a Green Valley-based bilingual children’s publisher, has given nearly 5,000 books to help preserve Native American languages. Each volume comes with O’odham glossaries and QR codes for native-speaker audio, supporting cultural and linguistic education for children in southern Arizona.

Lufkin ISD starts the new school year by taking a clear-eyed look at its performance, recognizing areas for growth, and reaffirming accountability measures. District leaders express confidence in efforts to accelerate student achievement, highlighting a commitment to positive outcomes.

School is back in session, and the Duncan Library is responding by offering more books than ever for checkout. The library aims to support local students and community members as the academic year kicks off with a refreshed catalog and renewed emphasis on reading.

In Stillwater, Oklahoma, a growing number of parents are expressing concerns about the rise of digital learning. Spearheaded by parent Emily Graham, who has a third-grader in the district, they worry that too much technology—and, in particular, artificial intelligence—could hinder students’ educational development.

Windsor Public Schools in Connecticut is rethinking the way its youngest students learn. By emphasizing hands-on play and cutting down screen time, the district is channeling classroom methods from earlier eras.

Fort Madison students have just under two weeks before classes begin on August 24. From preschool registration to ensuring vaccinations are up to date, here’s what parents and guardians should expect as they finalize back-to-school preparations.

Broadway star Heather Headley is once again leading a performance masterclass for students in Fort Wayne. The event, highlighted in a local news roundup, underscores the region’s commitment to bringing top-tier talent to aspiring performers in Allen County and beyond.

Ryan Brandon, a history teacher at Clinton Junior Senior High School, received a special distinction this summer. He served as a master teacher for the White House History Teacher Institute, putting local education in the national spotlight.

Summer travel often brings the promise of adventure, but for some children, it can also mean motion sickness. Whether on the road, on a plane, or enjoying a spinning carnival ride, young travelers can experience nausea and discomfort.

Pok Pok is pioneering a new path in children’s digital play, offering a calm, open-ended environment for exploration and learning. Free of ads and in-app purchases, this award-winning app brings Montessori principles into the modern age with digital toys that spark curiosity rather than high scores.

Plans are underway for a $15 million expansion of the Mercer County Technical Education Center in Princeton. Officials expect the design schematics to be submitted later this month, marking a significant investment in local technical education.

Northern Berkshire’s school districts are examining ways to collaborate more effectively, launching new tools to engage the community in the conversation. In an Aug. 4 letter, officials assured residents that no final decisions have been made regarding any potential restructuring or consolidation.

A long-running Back-to-School event, organized by the United Way of the Great River Region, chose the Keosippi Center as its new home this year. Despite the venue change, attendance remained high, reflecting the community’s eagerness to prepare for the coming school season.

This curated selection of seven history books combines education and enthralling storytelling, offering something new on every page. Seamlessly blending vintage classics with modern discoveries, these titles demonstrate that the past can be as riveting as any page-turner.

With more families seeking flexible, individualized solutions, online schooling offers a fresh approach to education. This opinion piece examines common questions and explores why many see virtual classrooms as a path to success.

The Lawton Public Library is calling on the community to donate LEGOs, Technic bricks, motors, and minifigures to support its robotics programs. This effort aims to equip local youth with hands-on learning opportunities, bridging fun and education one brick at a time.

A mother’s recent custody evaluation reveals why communication with her co-parent has been so difficult. Diagnosed with both autism and narcissistic personality disorder, he presents challenges that now have added context.

Over the last quarter century, an educator known as the “Kid Whisperer” has witnessed a dramatic shift in how children are raised. He warns that allowing kids to “live their truth” with minimal guidance may have unintended consequences.