Following what s described as a "hostile takeover" by right-wing conservatives, at the progressive New College of Florida, students and prospective graduates are protesting daily. The latest comes as students held an alternate commencement on Thursday evening - rather than listen to the administration s choice of former Trump adviser Dr. Scott Atlas, scheduled to speak at Friday s commencement. .
Many Minnesota school districts say they have been walking a financial tightrope, but leaders appear to be encouraged by the new education funding plan for K-12 schools. With a record surplus in hand, the Legislature has sent the governor a package boosting per-pupil funding by 4%, and 2% over the next two budget years, and then, ties it to inflation in subsequent years. Matt Hillmann, superintendent of Northfield Public Schools, noted they will not be able to restore recent budget cuts, but said the extra aid will provide much-needed stability moving forward. .
Incoming UAH freshman planning to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields can now apply for The Rocket Booster Summer Bridge Program.