Wes Boggs

Nearly 1K students enrolled in Milwaukee Public Schools have not attended a single day this year

MPS social workers have made phone calls and home visits to try to connect with parents and students, but many families have been unresponsive, said Nicole Cain, MPS manager of school social work and community services. 

School library books could face removal statewide if handful of Utah boards say they are indecent

The legislative proposal was approved by committee on Wednesday despite objections from some lawmakers. It has been sent to House for consideration during 2024 session.

Majority of Wisconsin school districts meeting state expectations, according to new data

About 94 percent of Wisconsin public school districts met, exceeded or significantly exceeded state expectations for the 2022-23 school year, according to report cards released by state Department of Public Instruction Tuesday. 

Alabama Department of Education wants to give stipends for special ed teachers

A $5,000 stipend and 20% ($1,000) benefits for each teacher are meant to recruit new educators and retain existing ones in areas with shortages.

Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schools

Gov. Gavin Newsom last month signed Assembly Bill 873, which requires the state to add media literacy to curriculum frameworks for English language arts, science, math and history-social studies, rolling out gradually beginning next year. Instead of a stand-alone class, the topic will be woven into existing classes and lessons throughout the school year.