How Mississippi Reversed Its Educational Fortunes
Once ranked last in the nation, Mississippi's schools have achieved a remarkable turnaround by focusing on early literacy and teacher support.
#Education Reform#Mississippi#Literacy
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Florida College Mandates 'The Odyssey' in Curriculum Overhaul
New College of Florida has implemented a mandatory course on Homer's 'The Odyssey' as part of a state-led overhaul shifting its curriculum toward classical education.
#New College of Florida#Higher Education#Ron DeSantis
Major Overhaul Proposed for England's School Curriculum
A year-long review of England's national curriculum proposes major reforms, including shortening GCSE exams by 10% and updating subject content to better reflect modern society.
#Education Policy#National Curriculum#GCSE
The Leader Behind Louisiana's Surprising School Gains
Louisiana's schools are seeing major academic gains under Superintendent Cade Brumley, whose focus on literacy has yielded top results amid national political debates.
#Cade Brumley#Louisiana Education#Education Reform
Colleges Embrace 8-Week Terms to Boost Student Success
A growing number of community colleges are replacing the traditional 16-week semester with an 8-week model, leading to higher course completion rates.
#Higher Education#Community College#Academic Calendar
Vermont School Consolidation Plan Met With Public Backlash
A proposal to consolidate Vermont's 119 school districts into 13 is facing widespread public opposition, with parents calling the plan rushed and dangerous.
#Vermont#Education Reform#School District
California Looks to a New High School Model
California is launching a $10 million initiative to redesign its high schools, using successful models like CART High to combat student disengagement.
#Education Reform#High School#California
University of Florida Named Top US University in New Ranking
The University of Florida has been named the No. 1 university in the nation by a new ranking system that prioritizes academic rigor and civil discourse.
#University of Florida#Higher Education#University Rankings
Georgia Superintendent Proposes School Finance Reforms
Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods proposes major reforms to prevent school district financial crises. The plan includes mandated financial training, improved audit reporting, and increased
#Georgia Schools#Education Reform#Financial Transparency
Leslie Jacobs Returns to New Orleans Education Scene
Leslie Jacobs, a key and controversial architect of New Orleans' all-charter school system, has returned to public advocacy after a multi-year hiatus.
#New Orleans#Education Reform#Charter Schools
Danville to Vote on High School Closure Amid State Reforms
Danville, Vermont, residents will vote in December on a proposal to close their public high school, a move critics fear will harm students with disabilities.
#Danville School#Vermont#Education Reform
Teachers Earn Over $100K by Opening Small Private Schools
A growing number of teachers are leaving traditional classrooms to open their own small schools, leading to six-figure salaries and greater professional freedom.
#Microschools#Teacher Salary#Education Reform