Education & Schools
Education & schools are central to the mission of local and state government agencies. They focus on providing quality education, ensuring equitable access, and supporting the development of students from early childhood through higher education. Governments work to create policies, fund programs, and oversee the operation of public schools to foster academic success and prepare students for future challenges. This directory offers articles on education and schools and related topics like Education Grants, which explore funding opportunities that support educational initiatives and resources.
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
Virginia becomes the 15th state to pass bleeding control legislation, joining national effort to improve trauma response before EMS arrives
Cuts to Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools programs causing uncertainty for small farmers
West Haven officials and the University of New Haven unveiled new free tuition for West Haven’s firefighters, police officers and dispatchers
Decision restores Department of Education grant funding for teacher preparation, a tool to ‘address the serious teacher shortage crisis’
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
Grant funds will be utilized for safety equipment, services for students in crisis and school safety training
Unions serving Utah police officers, teachers, firefighters, transit workers and other public employees will be prohibited from negotiating on their behalf
Here is an action plan for assessing the impact of the Trump administration’s temporary freeze on federally funded grants and a federal judge blocking that order
The HEARTS Act creates a grant program for schools to train students, staff and sports volunteers as well as purchase AEDs
The partnership provides exclusive access to top-priority response capabilities through Raptor Alert
Funding aims to address student mental health needs in underserved districts through an expanded school counselor workforce
Teachers who want to carry must be approved by the school principal, school district and a local law enforcement agency, and must undergo a background check and training
“This program is more than financial assistance; it’s a bridge to a brighter future for the families of those who’ve dedicated their lives to our safety,” Representative Matt Gress stated
“Like I’ve said before: See something, say something, hear something, say something,” Mariemont Chief of Police Richard Hines said. “If we hadn’t gotten the tip, I think we would have had a very bad situation”
