In the Rangwe region, over 570 learners received financial support to cover their school fees. The funds, totaling Sh3.3 million, were raised by Clan members and handed out to secondary school students, as well as a few college and university students. Kowili Education Recovery chairman Kennedy Ogindo advised the recipients to work hard to improve their family's economic situation.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nyanza/2025-01-08-over-570-learners-in-rangwe-receive-fees-supportThe Conroe Independent School District is considering adopting a Bible-based curriculum called Bluebonnet Learning, which was approved by the Texas State Board of Education last November. The program, set to launch in August 2025, will affect English and language arts instruction for kindergarten through fifth-grade students in public schools that choose to implement it. Community members and students expressed strong opposition to the curriculum during a recent district meeting, citing concerns that it injects religion into education. However, Republican State Board of Education member Audrey Young defended the program, stating that religious texts comprise only 10% of the materials, with the remainder focused on literature. The program is currently being piloted in Temple ISD and Lubbock school districts, and districts that adopt it will receive $60 per student in state funding.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/conroe-school-district-weighs-bible-based-curriculum-amid-community-concerns/285-65842fa9-45f1-467e-91e4-5dfe9a884756The Kenyan government has taken steps to address the growing number of students in schools by providing additional learning spaces through an initiative led by KEPSHA, a government agency. This move is expected to benefit over 1.3 million Grade 8 learners who will occupy new classrooms starting this month. The initiative aims to ensure that schools can accommodate the increasing student population and provide a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/coast/2025-01-08-schools-in-mombasa-record-high-attendance-rateThe UAE has launched a campaign to support education in Palestine by sending school bags and supplies to students. The initiative is led by the UAE, with the participation of several organizations including the Emirates Red Crescent, Zayed Charitable & Humanitarian Foundation, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, and Sharjah Charity International. The campaign aims to alleviate the living burdens on Palestinian families and provide educational opportunities for children, who are seen as a key part of building a better future.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/01/08/uae-launches-education-support-campaign-in-gazaVictoria's most expensive private schools, including Geelong Grammar, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar, and Mentone Grammar, will have their federal funding reduced over the next five years due to being "overfunded" by millions of dollars. The list of 299 schools, published for the first time during Senate estimates, includes institutions that have banked excess funds from the Commonwealth since 2024. Education Minister Jason Clare has vowed to transition these schools down to their assessed School Resourcing Standard (SRS) by 2029.
The US Education Department's budget has a significant impact on schools and students, particularly in areas such as providing special equipment and training for students with disabilities, hiring additional teachers to support struggling readers, and offering financial aid to low-income students pursuing higher education. However, the department does not oversee certain educational programs, including those serving students on military bases or Native American reservations, which are instead managed by other government agencies.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/what-might-happen-if-the-education-department-were-closed/collection_cf895b31-65bd-5310-92da-2a861ee11d97.htmlThe Kenyan government has established a Sh41 million bursary fund for students in Eldas, specifically targeting those from secondary schools, universities, and colleges. This initiative was announced by Cabinet Secretary Kindiki during the inauguration of the Eldas South Subcounty. The move is part of the government's efforts to accelerate development at the grassroots level.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/north-eastern/2025-01-01-eldas-cbo-launched-to-address-challenges-and-unlocking-potential-of-constituencyThe Telangana State United Teachers' Federation has urged the state government to allocate at least 15% of its budget to education, with a goal of increasing it to 20%, in order to strengthen the primary school system and ensure quality learning. The teachers made this demand during a three-day conference held in Nalgonda, where they also emphasized the need for reforms such as introducing pre-primary classes in primary schools and transforming select schools into model institutions.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/allocate-15-budget-for-education-telangana-teachers-unions-1851043The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation manages State Trust lands, allocating revenue to support Montana's elementary, middle, and high schools through the Office of Public Instruction. A significant portion of this year's funds came from multi-year hydroelectric leases, which will be used for various educational purposes such as technology upgrades, curriculum development, and facility improvements.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/state-trust-land-revenue-generates-92m-for-montana-public-schools