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Ross School District reaches tentative agreement with teacher union
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Ross Local School District’s teachers union, and the Ohio-based district’s board of education, after 10 months of negotiations. The Ross Education Association (REA), representing nearly 150 teachers and staff, will vote on the agreement, which will be ratified at the board’s meeting on December 18. The negotiations…
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Schools of Hope will be limited to ‘toughest areas’ of Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the ‘schools of hope’ initiative will focus on the most challenging areas in the state, rather than high-performing schools. “They are going to the toughest areas that we have,” DeSantis said, emphasizing the limited geographical scope of these schools. Despite concerns from school districts about the potential impact…
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Congress backs rural education funding
The Secure Rural Schools Act, which provides essential funding for school districts surrounded by untaxed federal land, expired in fall 2023. However, on Tuesday, the U.S. House voted overwhelmingly, 399 to 5, to extend the program through 2027 and provide retroactive payments to affected districts. Jaime Green, the superintendent of Trinity Alps USD, emphasized the…
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Green Bay schools eye weapon detectors
The Green Bay Area Public School District is contemplating a pilot program to implement weapons detection systems in its high schools. The proposal, set for discussion at the School Board meeting on December 22, aims to rotate detectors among the four major high schools. Superintendent Vicki Bayer emphasized that while these detectors could enhance safety,…
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High school students dive into semiconductors
In Chandler, Arizona, Hamilton High School has launched a two-year career and technical education (CTE) program focused on semiconductor manufacturing, responding to the growing workforce demands in the industry. Senior Alina Kiselev, who enrolled in the program, expressed her curiosity about semiconductors, stating: “I used to think [the semiconductor industry] was all about the people…
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Court upholds mental health grants for schools
A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration’s request to block the release of millions in grants aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health workers in schools. These grants, established by Congress following the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, are intended to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists, and social workers, particularly…
