You see the headlines about low test scores. You hear the alarms about reading and math. Yet behind these numbers are Black children with dreams, talent and untapped strength. Focusing only on test scores hides who they are and who they want to become. Moving beyond test scores to empower Black children Across the United …
NHC School Board Urges State Officials to Boost Funding for Exceptional Children
The NHC School Board is pressing state officials for a serious funding response to support exceptional children. Families, teachers and students in New Hanover County feel the direct impact of every budget decision in special education. NHC School Board funding call for exceptional children The latest resolution from the NHC School Board urges state officials …
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Doctoral Graduate Partners with Georgia Southern’s College of Education to Break the Stigma Surrounding Children’s Mental Health in the Caribbean
A recent Doctoral Graduate from Georgia Southern used her dissertation to launch an education partnership focused on children’s mental health in the Caribbean. Her project links universities, schools, and communities to break the stigma around mental health and give families new ways to talk about emotions, trauma, and hope. Doctoral Graduate and Georgia Southern education …
Call on Congress to Safeguard Education Access for Every Child | Open Letter
This open letter invites you to act with others and defend education access for every child. It speaks to your role in urging Congress to safeguard equal opportunity in schools across the country. Open letter to Congress to safeguard education access Most families agree on one simple idea. All children deserve education access that respects …
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Y Reads Transforms Struggling Kids from Learning to Read into Reading to Learn Experts
Y Reads turns struggling kids into confident readers who move from learning to read to reading to learn. Through small groups, targeted instruction and caring adults, the program delivers real reading improvement and long-term child literacy gains. Y Reads learning to read support for struggling kids At Global Learning Academy, school days often end with …
Nonprofit Child Care Center Faces Challenges Amid $44.5 Million Government Funding Reduction
A nonprofit child care center in Knoxville faces a sharp government funding reduction of $44.5 million. This budget cut hit in 2025 and still shapes daily decisions for families, teachers, and leaders in 2026. The story of the Children’s Center of Knoxville shows how a child care center keeps serving low income families despite a …
Boys and Girls Club Dedicated to Building Bright Futures for Every Child
The Boys and Girls Club dedicated to building bright futures gives every child a safe place to learn, grow, and feel seen. Through strong youth development, focused mentorship, and steady community support, kids move from surviving to thriving. Boys and Girls Club building bright futures through education The Boys and Girls Club dedicated to building …
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A Year in Review: 25 Must-Read Stories on Schools, Students, and the Future of Learning
A Year in Review: 25 Must-Read Stories on Schools, Students, and the Future of Learning highlights how Education is shifting fast. You see new tensions around Schools, Students, Learning, and the Future of work and democracy. This review guides you through the most important Stories so you draw lessons for your own family, classroom, or …
In Norfolk, VA, Parents and Community Unite to Safeguard Children’s Education and Well-being
In Norfolk, parents and neighbors show every day how local action protects children, improves education and supports family well-being. This shared effort turns concerns into concrete solutions that safeguard students where they live and learn. Norfolk parents and community safeguard children’s education and well-being In Norfolk, parents and community leaders work together to keep children …
Italy and UNRWA Launch Inclusive Education Program to Empower Vulnerable Palestinian Refugee Children
Italy and UNRWA launch a new Inclusive Education Program to support vulnerable Palestinian refugee children in Lebanon and strengthen child rights in crisis settings. Inclusive Education Program for Palestinian Refugees The new Education Program brings together Italy and UNRWA to expand inclusive education for Palestinian refugees, with a focus on children with disabilities and special …

