Teenagers who make school threats face almost no punitive consequences for actions that would be felonies if they were adults, a Times Union investigation has found.
President Trump and Republicans have also voiced a desire to use their congressional majorities to overhaul higher education and create a federal tax credit program that would help families nationwide pay for private schooling.
More than 2.4 million students came to college last fall for certificates or “non-degree” credentials, part of a shift in consumer and employer demand for “just-in-time” learning, according to a report by National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Whether this flu season is worse than normal or even unprecedented, one fact is clear: outbreaks have closed schools and entire districts in several parts of the country.
President Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education could have a greater financial impact on red states, as they relied on federal funding for 17% of education spending in 2021-22, compared to 11% in blue states.
Even the best-laid plans for school choice can't compete with strong and supportive relationships between your team and families. So, stay flexible and stay informed.
