Research conducted by experts such as Dr. Frances Egan highlights the significance of early literacy skills in children, with studies suggesting that 90% of a child's brain development is complete by age five. This emphasizes the importance of introducing reading and writing skills at an early age to set the foundation for lifelong learning and academic success.
https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/the-four/new-multi-million-dollar-partnership-promotes-early-literacy-for-san-diego-children/509-ff8981a8-67f4-4fca-a44e-53f941f42784Florida Southern College is recognized by the 2024-2025 Colleges of Distinction guidebook for its esteemed Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise, alongside its highly-regarded School of Education and Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The college's campus, featuring the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, has been consistently ranked among the nation's most beautiful campuses by The Princeton Review for 13 consecutive years, currently ranking #5.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/florida-southern-college-and-polk-county-schools-nationally-recognized-for-their-school-university-partnership-302420503.htmlCPS educators and advocates are pushing for the district to enforce its inclusive curricula policy, which requires teaching LGBTQ+ histories and experiences in standard courses. Julio Flores, program director of the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, notes that some schools have received requests for professional development on supporting LGBTQ+ students, citing a misunderstanding of an executive order issued by former President Trump. Meanwhile, Julie Merrell, GSA adviser at Kenwood High School, reports a rise in homophobic and transphobic language among students, highlighting the need for proactive support to address these issues.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025/04/03/trump-policies-on-gender-mobilize-lgbtq-students-and-school-staff/New York's state education officials are not planning to abandon diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools despite threats from the Trump administration to strip away billions in federal funding. The US Department of Education has given New York State 10 days to certify that its schools comply with a controversial interpretation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the US Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. If non-compliant, schools risk losing all federal funding, except for Title I funds supporting high poverty schools.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/04/03/nyc-public-school-funding-trump-dei-threats/In Quebec, Canada, a law adopted in February 2020 replaced French school boards with service centres, but its impact on English school boards was put on hold pending a court challenge. Education Minister Bernard Drainville has declined to comment on the matter, with his office instead stating they are studying the ruling.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11114513/court-of-appeal-english-school-boards-quebec/A new housing project, designed by architects, aims to provide secure and suitable living spaces for female students, addressing the growing housing shortage affecting this demographic. The project's innovative design is based on modern principles and long-term sustainability, with its initial phase focusing on providing safe housing options for female students.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/598262-uk-group-launches-pakistans-first-purpose-built-student-accommodation-for-womenShelly Sconce will become the new high school principal of the Southern Boone County R-I School District on July 1, 2025. She has been serving as assistant principal for two years and was approved by the school board at a meeting on April 3, 2025.
https://krcgtv.com/news/local/sconce-announced-as-new-principal-of-southern-boone-high-school#The Telangana government's Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has announced that a 42-day technical teacher certificate (TTC) summer training course will be held from May 1 to June 11 in five districts, including Hyderabad, Hanumakonda, Nizamabad, Nalgonda, and Karimnagar. Candidates aged 18-45 must submit their application forms by April 25 and seek further details from district educational officers.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/ttc-summer-training-from-may-1-1870734Texas public schools sued the Texas Education Agency (TEA) twice over the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test. The first lawsuit, filed by more than 120 school districts, was initially successful when a Travis County judge ruled in their favor in October 2023. However, an appeals court overturned this decision, allowing the TEA to share school performance grades. In a second lawsuit, school district leaders questioned the validity of STAAR results due to concerns that the new automated grading system is biased and inflates scores, potentially leading to unfair grades for districts.
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