Education
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AIA Singapore Teams Up With Singapore Airlines Academy to Elevate CX
Teaser 1: A high-profile partnership is reshaping customer experience in financial services, pairing hospitality-grade training with frontline care. Expect a staged program designed to elevate how customers feel at every interaction. Teaser 2: A life insurer teams up with a premier training arm to spark a CX-focused upskilling drive. The result could redefine service standards…
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Baja California launches all-in-one back-to-school plan with meals, devices and scholarships
Back-to-school in Baja California comes with a sweeping plan to keep every student in class. From nutrition and digital access to enrollment help and support for working mothers, the new measures aim to lighten the path to learning this year.
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KISD Launches District Optimization to Reimagine Resources for Student Success
KISD’s District Optimization is a data-driven plan to align facilities, staffing and programming with what students need most. Guided by five core priorities and broad community input, the initiative could reshape campuses and opportunities in the years ahead. Draft scenarios are set to emerge this summer, laying the groundwork for a fall 2025 rollout.
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Horry County Sets Sights on 95% Reading by 2030
Rise with Reading marks a bold new chapter for Horry County Schools, setting an ambitious 2030 target to boost reading across all grades. The district blends teacher development, student progress monitoring, and expanded family engagement in a cohesive literacy push. Discover what this could mean for classrooms, homes, and the path to stronger readers.
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Horry County Schools Roll Out 24/7 Real-Time Device Monitoring for Safety
Round-the-clock digital safety monitoring is coming to school devices and connected devices, with real-time alerts aimed at speeding threat detection. Administrators emphasize privacy safeguards as surveillance expands with upgraded campus cameras. The move signals a new era of proactive safety in schools.
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University of Arizona Announces Tuition Freeze and Guaranteed Admission for Arizona Students
Arizona’s flagship university is unveiling a bold 2025–26 plan that centers on affordability and statewide access. Expect a tuition freeze for in-state undergrads and new efforts to widen degree pathways across the state, backed by stronger ties with K–12 schools and community colleges and expanded student supports. A major shift toward student success could redefine…
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Philly Teachers Avert Strike With Tentative 3-Year Contract
Philadelphia educators and district leaders have reached a tentative three-year agreement that could avert a strike as the new school year begins. While terms remain forthcoming, supporters say the pact promises stability and momentum for the district’s long-term plan.
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After Katrina, Is College for All Really Working in New Orleans?
Two decades after Katrina, New Orleans’ college-for-all experiment has widened access but fallen short on degree completion and real mobility. A closer look shows why access must come with strong guidance, smarter financing, and multiple pathways beyond a single path to higher education.
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Rome High School Celebrates 52 Students Recognized by College Board National Recognition Programs
Rome High School is celebrating a major academic milestone as 52 students earn recognition through the College Board National Recognition Programs, with seven first-generation honorees. The honor shines a spotlight on hard work, diverse backgrounds, and a strong path toward college success.
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Killeen ISD Reports Progress in 2025 TEA Accountability Ratings
Killeen ISD reports encouraging progress in the 2025 accountability ratings, with many campuses holding steady or improving. District leaders emphasize targeted instruction and ongoing efforts to close achievement gaps across grade levels.
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As Federal Aid Shrinks, Will States Reinvest in Public Higher Education?
Federal funding is shrinking, but the demand for affordable public higher education isn’t. A closer look at funding gaps, proven state programs, and the economic payoff of public colleges suggests reinvestment could preserve opportunity and power local growth—even in tough budget times. It’s a critical moment for policymakers and communities alike.
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National Aviation Day: From Icarus to Mars — A Century of Flight Dreams
From mythic wings to missions beyond Earth, a century of invention has reshaped how we fly, dream, and explore. A concise journey through the milestones that turned imagination into the next frontier.
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Box Elder School District OKs 37.2% Tax Hike for Pay Raises and School Upgrades
After a failed bond proposal, a Box Elder County district approved a sizable property tax hike aimed at boosting teacher pay and funding major school projects, including a new West Tremonton elementary school and expansions to two high schools. The decision sparked a mix of support and criticism as families weigh the costs against potential…
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Utah districts push property tax hikes to fund teacher pay amid wage competition
Utah districts are weighing higher local funding to compete for teachers’ pay, a move that could mean higher property taxes in both rural and urban areas. As districts navigate pay gaps and retention challenges, communities face tough questions about the cost of quality classrooms.
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How Australian Parents Can Navigate Teens’ Digital World
Navigating adolescence in the digital age starts with trust, curiosity, and ongoing conversation. This practical guide for Australian families reveals how to tune into your teen’s online world, set evolving boundaries, and keep the door open for tough talks—without losing the connection that matters most.
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What Really Moves College Admissions: Major, Minor, and Not Factors
Teaser excerpt: Admissions decisions aren’t built on a single factor. A practical framework separates what truly moves the needle from what doesn’t, using clear labels like major, minor, and not factors. This concise guide outlines how admissions teams weigh common items and how shifts toward test-optional policies are reshaping the story applicants tell. If you’d…
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West Virginia Vaccine Policy Standoff Heads to Supreme Court
West Virginia’s vaccination policy showdown puts public health against religious exemptions as a high-stakes legal fight heads toward the state Supreme Court. Amid board meetings, court orders, and heated testimony, the fate of charter and public schools hangs in the balance.
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A-Level Results Day: Clearing Opens a Fresh Path to Uni
Result day can bring nerves and hope—and Clearing can turn unexpected outcomes into fresh university options. This guide maps out how Clearing works, the key timelines, and practical tips to navigate the process with confidence.
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Mississippi Bets on Early Childhood to Boost Economy
A Mississippi fundraiser highlights how affordable, dependable childcare could restore family opportunities and shape the state’s economy—if policymakers pursue sustained, statewide action. The focus: helping birth-to-three children and building a stronger foundation for Mississippi’s future.
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Will McMahon’s State-First Education Plan Reshape U.S. Schools?
A federal push to return K–12 control to the states was unveiled in Baton Rouge — praised for local gains but stirring debate over shrinking the Department of Education and protecting vulnerable students.
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Bid Day Buzz: Alabama’s Greek Life Tradition Kicks Off New Semester
Bid Day at the University of Alabama marks a thrilling start to the fall semester as new students eagerly discover their sorority placements. This year’s event at Bryant-Denny Stadium culminates a week of excitement and tradition, with thousands of students engaged in the vibrant world of Greek life. What surprises await in the manila envelopes?…