NC education activists petition against expanding private school vouchers
Senate Bill 406 would remove the existing income caps for private school vouchers, and create a sliding scale for all North Carolina families.
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Is a 1960 treaty between Pakistan and India killing the mighty Ravi River?
A water treaty has survived three wars between India and Pakistan. Now the agreement is in trouble, but some say a new is treaty needed for both political and environmental reasons.
N. Carolina GOP seeks big private school voucher expansion
Public money for private school tuition would be available to all of North Carolina's K-12 students regardless of income under Republican-backed legislation that began advancing in the General Asse
Montana House votes to formally punish transgender lawmaker, Rep. Zooey Zephyr
Republicans in the Montana House have voted to formally punish Democratic state Rep. Zephyr by banning her from attending or speaking during floor sessions. She will be allowed to vote remotely.
WS/FCS officials to meet with Forsyth Tech about drag performance
Officials from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and Forsyth Technical Community College will meet to set clear expectations for high schoolers on campus on Thursday.
Ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is chosen for Harvard fellowships
Jacinda Ardern resigned as New Zealand's prime minister and left Parliament earlier this year, saying that she "no longer had enough in the tank" to continue in politics.
5 years after the teacher walkouts, Oklahoma's GOP has changed its tune
Oklahoma Republicans blocked many of the proposals teachers rallied for in 2018. Now, amid record-breaking teacher shortages, the state's GOP is backing a slew of pro-labor bills.
Montana GOP doubles down after blocking trans lawmaker from speaking, citing decorum
State Rep. Zooey Zephyr has been barred from speaking following her controversial comments on legislation to ban gender-affirming care. Wednesday, the House could vote to censure or expel Zephyr.
North Carolina community college head aims to fight poverty
The incoming president of North Carolina's community college system pledged Monday to work to advance people toward economic success through post-secondary education that will also meet employers' needs for high-skilled labor.
As teacher shortages loom, one district grows future educators in high school
A school district in San Antonio, Texas, has built an entire high school dedicated to raising the next generation of teachers. It's a bold experiment that could pay off big if shortages continue.