PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The start of the school year remains on hold for thousands of Evergreen Public Schools students as a strike by support staff stretches into a third week. The district confirmed Tuesday that schools will remain closed Wednesday, deepening frustrations for families who have already seen more than two weeks of missed … Read more
Psychiatrist and bestselling author Daniel Amen believes that children need the chance to solve problems on their own, even if it means experiencing consequences. Speaking on the Built Different podcast, he cautioned that parents often make the mistake of “overdoing” for their kids, which can lead to “mentally weak children.” His perspective echoes that of … Read more
Executives at some of the biggest tech companies are urging young people to rethink the value of a traditional college education. Palantir CEO Alex Karp recently said he doesn’t care whether employees went to school at all, arguing that performance and ambition matter more than credentials. Apple CEO Tim Cook has echoed this view, noting … Read more
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Horry County Schools kicked off the new academic year with its first board meeting, focusing heavily on boosting student literacy. The district unveiled its “Rise with Reading” initiative, which aims for 95% of students to read at or above grade level by 2030. Currently, that number sits at around 74%. … Read more
The U.S. Education Department has formally rescinded a 2015 “Dear Colleague” letter that for years served as the federal government’s central guidance to school districts on how to serve the nation’s approximately 5 million English learners. Originally issued to ensure compliance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the letter required schools to … Read more