WS/FCS school board to develop budget priorities as some federal funds expire
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education is beginning work on the district’s budget for next year.
Education
Lawmakers grill the presidents of Harvard, MIT and Penn over antisemitism on campus
Three university presidents defended their responses to rising antisemitism in a House committee hearing Tuesday. Many have faced scrutiny as they struggle to balance free speech with student safety.
Let go and move on: A middle school's new credo helps with both teaching and learning
Middle school is often a challenging time for students. One Massachusetts school trying to put its credo into every day action: Let go and move on. Students and teachers alike say it's helping.
WS/FCS school board approves longevity supplements for classified staff
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education unanimously approved policy changes to give supplements to certain employees based on years of experience.
Disinformation researcher says Harvard pushed her out to protect Meta
Joan Donovan accused Harvard of violating her free speech rights and the school's own commitment to academic freedom in an attempt to protect its relationship with the tech company and its executives.
WS/FCS to host college information session in Spanish this week
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is hosting a college information night this week that will be entirely in Spanish.
Oklahoma Public Schools aren't required to teach sex ed, so some churches are
In Oklahoma, some kids get sex education through their church because the state doesn't require the subject to be taught in public schools.
UNCG administration faces opposition over proposed cuts as enrollment declines
Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro says financial headwinds are forcing changes, including program cuts. Chancellor Frank Gilliam Jr.
The updated federal student aid form has been simplified
After a months-long delay, the federal student aid form — known as the FAFSA — will reopen later this month — with drastic changes to the way the application is completed.
Free COVID tests headed to nation's schools
Starting in early December, about 19,000 school districts will have the chance to order free rapid COVID tests from the federal stockpile for their students, staff and others in the community.