Nationally, school districts are having a harder time putting nurses in every building. The aim of school nursing is to manage students’ health needs so they can be ready to learn, but changes in education policy and scientific advances mean more children with health needs are coming to school. “While that is our goal and…

InterMotive Vehicle Controls has introduced a new safety solution called the School Bus Flasher, aimed at enhancing the visibility of school buses as they approach stops. This system alerts nearby drivers, indicating that children may be exiting the bus and crossing the street. The School Bus Flasher operates key safety features such as amber warning…

Education researcher Angela Duckworth recently led a study in partnership with Zearn Math to explore how to motivate teachers to use an online math platform to help them improve their students’ academic performance. The study involved sending various email prompts to 140,000 teachers, aiming to increase their engagement and improve student performance. The messages included…

In a bid to maintain fairness during the highly competitive gaokao exams, the annual national undergraduate admission exam in mainland China, major Chinese tech companies have disabled artificial intelligence (AI) functions. Over 13.3m students are currently taking these crucial exams, which determine university placements. Notably, Doubao, owned by ByteDance, informed users that “during the college…

The newly released Disaster Preparation & Response Guide is crucial for transportation directors and school bus fleet managers, emphasizing the need for effective emergency planning. Lauren Fletcher, VP of content at Bobit Business Media, said: “Our children’s safety depends on how prepared we are before a crisis hits. This guide empowers school fleets with the…

California’s Proposition 28 aims to enhance arts education access for all public school students. Create CA’s executive director emphasizes that “the arts are critical for a well-rounded education and student success.” However, some districts are reportedly not adhering to the law, leading to concerns about compliance. Successful districts, like San Gabriel USD and Long Beach…