The Kentucky Student Success Collaborative has launched a year-long initiative to encourage colleges and universities to award academic credit for knowledge gained through work, military or life experiences. Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Eastern Kentucky University, Gateway Community and Technical College, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Northern Kentucky University, and Somerset Community College will participate in the first six-month cycle. The initiative aims to increase Kentucky's economic competitiveness by raising the percentage of working-age Kentuckians with a postsecondary credential from 56% to 60% by 2030. Dr. Matt Bergman and Dr. Dallas Kratzer, national experts in prior learning assessment and adult learner persistence, will provide coaching to participating campuses using a continuous improvement model.
https://www.lanereport.com/180243/2025/04/cpe-ky-campuses-launch-initiative-to-expand-credit-for-prior-learning/Madison Public School officials have confirmed that a teacher, Hastings, was arrested on allegations of making inappropriate online communications with students. The school's safety is the top priority and they are taking swift action to address the situation. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been notified and contacted several students directly affected by the incident.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/madison-school-employee-accused-inappropriately-talking-to-students/3533059/Montana schools will benefit from a new law set to take effect on July 1st, 2025. The legislation aims to boost teachers' salaries and fund special education programs, including Indian Education for All initiatives. East Helena Public Schools Superintendent Dan Rispens expressed concern about the financial strain of recent staff increases and pay raises, which would have forced him to cut staff if not addressed.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-legistlature/increased-funding-for-public-schools-signed-into-lawGaurav Jashnani, a parent of an autistic son with ADHD, faced backlash from his school board after he spoke out about his child's needs. The meeting transcript allegedly showed the board insulting him and comparing him to a family member known for being difficult. The board also referenced Jashnani's social media presence, labeling him as one of those who advocate for "Save Our Schools." A speaker admitted that the school doesn't always provide students with all the necessary resources on their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14560419/outrage-school-board-rude-dad-disabled-student-massachusetts.htmlSigrid Kaag, a prominent advocate for children's rights from The Netherlands, has been appointed Chair of Education Cannot Wait's (ECW) High-Level Steering Group to mobilize resources for quality education in the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/education-cannot-wait-welcomes-sigrid-kaag-of-the-netherlands-as-new-chair-of-its-high-level-steering-group-302417664.htmlSolver, a cloud-based xFP&A software company, has released its industry solution for nonprofit organizations, improving planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis. The solution integrates with various data sources, including Acumatica, Sage, NetSuite, and Microsoft, to provide nonprofits with real-time insights and transparency. Solver's solution enables nonprofits to create forecasting models, detailed cost allocation models, and custom dashboards using Power BI and Tableau visualization tools. It also provides a data warehouse for centralized views of data from multiple sources, allowing nonprofits to measure efficiency and effectiveness in program delivery and adjust as needed. Loretta Keyes, Point Solutions director with RSM US LLP, calls Solver's solution a "game changer" that empowers nonprofit organizations to become data-driven and define their success through key performance indicators (KPIs).
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/solver-releases-xfpa-nonprofit-industry-solution-models-to-meet-industry-challenges-302417588.htmlThe University of Illinois System has partnered with Chicago-based nonprofit One Million Degrees to launch a new pilot program aimed at increasing transfer rates from community colleges to four-year universities, focusing on first-generation students in Illinois. The initiative will provide comprehensive support, including academic coaching and career services, to help low-income community college students transition smoothly into four-year institutions. The program will serve 240 students across two cohorts, starting with a pilot launch in spring 2026, with the goal of scaling up to significantly increase transfer and bachelor's degree completion rates.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/university-of-illinois-system-and-chicago-based-higher-education-nonprofit-team-up-to-bridge-community-college-transfer-gap-302417713.htmlThe Deseret News is seeking nominations for its Honors in Education Awards, recognizing outstanding K-12 educators and administrators in Utah who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication, make a positive impact in their community, and are standout among their peers. Nominations can be submitted by May 8, 2025, through the Deseret News website, with honorees to be celebrated at the Honors in Education Gala on July 8, 2025.
https://www.deseret.com/deseret-news-pr/2025/04/01/honors-in-education-awards-deseret-news/A mother, Judith, is concerned about her son Oscar's excessive computer use and lack of social interaction, which has led him to direct his anger at inanimate objects. She believes he needs guidance on responsible online behavior and has advised him to find a job or enroll in a course this summer. Dr. Sheila Redfern, a consultant clinical child and adolescent psychologist, warns that adolescents' immature brains make them prone to taking risks and making poor decisions, emphasizing the importance of adults being informed about their online activities.
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