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fromThe New Yorker
2 hours ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
#mental-health
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 hours ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
Education
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

Bring research and evidence into classroom products

Bridging the gap between learning science and classroom tools is essential for empowering educators and enhancing student learning.
#education
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
Mission District

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

fromChalkbeat
5 days ago
Education

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Work, Study, Pray: The Catholic College Hoping to Save a Generation of Young Men

The College of St. Joseph the Worker aims to enhance student competence while revitalizing Steubenville, Ohio.
Education
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani and Obama sing to toddlers in the Bronx as mayor pushes free childcare | amNewYork

Mamdani and Obama promote free childcare in NYC, emphasizing investments in early childhood education during a visit to a Bronx child care center.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?

Cedar Rapids Community School District faces potential closures due to competition from charter and private schools amid funding challenges.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
#california
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: California Schools See Enrollment Drops

California public school enrollment declined 1.3% for 2025-26 due to demographic factors and fewer births.
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: California Schools See Enrollment Drops

California public school enrollment declined 1.3% for 2025-26 due to demographic factors and fewer births.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

San Jose State deaths raise mental health concerns - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose State University is addressing recent suicides while balancing the need for transparency and the risk of contagion.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

Reminder: That 'Bad Kid' You're Judging Could Very Well Be Autistic

Judgmental societal norms create pressure on autistic individuals and their caregivers, leading to feelings of inadequacy and misunderstanding.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
1 week ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
1 week ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
Public health
fromAxios
4 days ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

IN PHOTOS | High school students find free outfits at Prom Project | CBC

The Prom Project provides free formal wear to Toronto high school students through donations and has expanded to two locations this year.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

$9M investment will bring sensory rooms to every Brooklyn District 75 elementary school

A $9.25 million investment will create sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school in Brooklyn for students with special needs.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Classrooms are getting too hot. OUSD finally has a plan to cool them

The overall facilities approach to shift towards more active cooling is going to take a significant amount of time and a significant amount of dollars.
Education
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
Higher education
fromPoynter
13 hours ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
Education
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

OK, So Everybody's Struggling To Pay For Their Kids' Extracurriculars, Right?

The original poster (OP) wrote, 'My second child is starting high school next year and is hell-bent on joining the marching band. I was in marching band myself when I was in high school and I wasn't against her joining. The discipline would be good for her. Then I found out how much it costs.'
Parenting
Arts
fromColossal
1 week ago

Colossal Members Have Funded 100 Projects in K-12 Classrooms through DonorsChoose

Colossal Members funded 100 classroom projects, contributing over $13,000 to support K-12 students' access to art supplies and materials.
Education
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 days ago

Urban School Food Alliance Launches Culinary Fellowship

The Urban School Food Alliance launched the Student Culinary Fellowship to enhance school nutrition through hands-on culinary training for high school students.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County

Los Angeles County schools face significant enrollment declines, reflecting a broader national trend influenced by various socio-economic factors.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
Education
fromIndependent
4 days ago

This Working Life with Gavin Mendel-Gleason: 'We try to make it easier for normal people to file applications for grants'

Scidonia.ai simplifies the grant application process using AI technology.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support dipping into reserves?

"Public funding requires public money," said union president Cassondra Curiel to Mission Local during the February strike. "As long as we're not violating the law, I don't see what the problem is."
Education
Film
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library

Local libraries offer free access to books, ebooks, DVDs, and audiobooks as a cost-effective alternative to expensive movie tickets and streaming services.
#higher-education
Education
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

'Spaces to thrive': Brooklyn BP commits $9.25M to expand sensory rooms in D75 schools * Brooklyn Paper

A $9.25 million investment will create sensory rooms for students with disabilities in Brooklyn, enhancing inclusive learning environments.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

New York City launched a searchable map for parents to easily find over 10,000 child care programs.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Why universal afterschool programming is necessary for K-12 students

At the same time, children's development and families' needs do not end when the bell rings or when they enter kindergarten; continuous afterschool programming from early childhood through adolescence is critical. To fully realize the goals of universal childcaresupport working families, advance educational equity, and strengthen the economyNew York City must extend this vision to K12 students and make universal afterschool programming a core part of the solution.
New York City
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Trauma of ICE Raids Is Rippling Through Public Schools Across the US

Teachers, parents, and volunteers are patrolling bus stops and riding school buses to ensure students' caregivers were not detained by ICE during school hours.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Nonprofit serves 10,000 free meals to college students

A Milpitas-based nonprofit has provided over 10,000 free nutritious meals to community college students and aims to serve 1 million meals annually by 2030.
Higher education
fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago

Some schools embrace on-demand college counseling, courtesy of AI

AI technology is being tested to enhance college counseling by providing students with crucial information and freeing up counselors' time.
fromQNS
2 months ago

High School juniors launch LIFT to provide free tutoring for students in need - QNS

Two Long Island high school juniors are transforming their academic experiences into a mission to help others. Jonah Aloni of St. Anthony's High School and Liel Agajan, a student at Wheatley High School, have founded LIFT - Lead. Inspire. Foster. Thrive., a student-run organization dedicated to ensuring that children struggling in school can receive the academic support they need, regardless of financial circumstances.
Brooklyn
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Supporting Youth at Risk With Empathic Intervision

Empathic intervision in youth support groups cultivates integrative empathy, building resilience, belonging, and agency through structured dialogue, deep listening, and practical empathic skills.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Shifting from Punitive Discipline to Preventative Care in NYC Public Schools

Underinvestment in youth mental and behavioral healthcare drives school behavioral incidents leading to NYPD involvement, punitive measures, and racial disparities for New York City students.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | How education makes New York safer | amNewYork

Education programs in prisons reduce recidivism and increase employment, making them an overlooked but effective public safety solution that provides meaningful second chances.
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