Holt experienced a sudden power outage affecting 1,200 residents, disrupting daily routines and school operations. The outage occurred at 5:30 a.m., impacting homes and schools like Holt High and Horizon Elementary. Consumers Energy crews worked promptly to resolve the issue, restoring power by noon. The outage highlighted the critical role of electricity in daily life, … Read more
The Department of Education abruptly removed online applications for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, causing confusion among borrowers. Legal challenges question the department’s authority to implement repayment programs like the SAVE plan, currently blocked by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Borrowers tied to the SAVE plan face uncertainty, with a potential shift to traditional or … Read more
The Gwinnett County Board of Education voted 3-2 to terminate Superintendent Calvin Watts’ contract, effective April 2, 2025. Al Taylor, formerly Chief of Schools, has been appointed as the interim superintendent following a 4-1 board vote. Board Chair Adrienne Simmons highlighted the need for “new leadership” to fulfill the district’s ambitious vision. This transition marks … Read more
Only 24% of Texas eighth graders are proficient in math, with no improvement since 2022 or 2000. Reading proficiency is similarly low, with just a quarter of students meeting standards. Chronic absenteeism affects one in five students, significantly worsening since the pandemic. Many Texas students struggle with widening gaps in performance between high and low … Read more
Weather-related disruptions are impacting the Tri-State area on January 22, 2025, as bitterly cold temperatures and icy conditions lead to significant delays and cancellations. Several school districts in Pennsylvania are delaying their openings by two hours, including Greencastle-Antrim and Waynesboro Area school districts. These districts are prioritizing the safety of students who walk to school … Read more
Severe Weather Impacts Education New Jersey is bracing for a harsh winter as continued snow removal efforts and dangerously low temperatures prompt several school districts to push back their start times this Tuesday. Following Sunday’s snowfall, icy conditions have emerged after temperatures plummeted overnight. With lows ranging from 2 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit, the chief … Read more
School Closures and Delays Due to Frigid Temperatures A severe cold snap has prompted numerous school disruptions across the region today. Several educational institutions have either closed their doors or adjusted their schedules to combat the dangerous weather conditions. In Montgomery County, several schools including Dayton SMART Elementary and Trotwood-Madison City Schools have completely suspended … Read more
Jefferson County Public Schools Faces Extended Closures In a striking decision amid severe winter conditions, Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) announced that Tuesday and Wednesday classes would be canceled. This cancellation follows the region’s unprecedented snowstorm, marking the heaviest snowfall in over twenty years for Louisville. Over the weekend, the city recorded nearly 10 inches … Read more