Another GOP proposal is sparking controversy in Florida over freedom of expression, as it aims to ban rainbow flags from being displayed. House Bill 901 by Rep. David Borrero, R-Sweetwater, would restrict any flags depicting a "racial, sexual orientation and gender, or political ideology viewpoint." LGBTQ+ advocates said they are well aware the goal is to target those who stand behind the "pride" flag. .
A Pennsylvania high school is setting students up for highflying careers. The Wallenpaupack Aeronautical Science and Aviation Program provides students with hands-on education in the aviation industry. Eric Greenberger, director of the aviation program at Wallenpaupack Area School District in Hawley, said its one-of-a-kind in-house program focuses on four specific careers in the aviation world. .
School enrollment has declined statewide in Connecticut. State education data shows between 2018 and 2023, statewide enrollment was down more than 17,000 students. Almost 15,000 kids left during the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic. .
American 15-year-olds rank 28th in the developed world for math skills on international assessments, and now a new study aims to find out why many teenagers are turned off by math. Researchers from the nonprofit YouthTruth polled 90,000 students and found only 57% consider it important to learn math. Jennifer de Forest, director of organizational learning for YouthTruth, noted students value a good relationship with their teacher. .