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At Solar Prep in the Dallas Independent School District in Texas, an orchestra educator encourages students to pursue excellence through music instruction.
Source: Dallas Independent School District
Read moreDigital Promise and SRI International will support 26 selected teams in the Discovery Phase, helping refine ideas aimed at fostering student agency and building academic content knowledge.
Source: Digital Promise
Read moreJessica Howard, who teaches business and computer science at Lone Tree, was selected from nine regional finalists for the statewide honor. She brings industry experience to career-connected learning.
Source: Iowa Department of Education
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Five Huntington Beach Union High School District staff members, including the superintendent and school meal workers, appear in six local bus stop ads promoting milk and nutrition education.
Arbor View, Green Valley and Sunrise Mountain high schools won their divisions in Clark County School District’s inaugural Superintendent’s Cup. Thirty high schools participated.
Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia issued an October 21, 2026, update covering reading resources, impact aid and a newly introduced ParentVUE application.
Wake County voters will decide Nov. 3 on a bond to fund school renovations, repairs, safety upgrades and new construction. Funds would cover two years of the district’s building program.
Groveton Elementary School in Virginia is marking its 150th anniversary during the week of October 20, 2026. The school is part of Fairfax County Public Schools.
Students in kindergarten through third grade at Navy Elementary in Virginia read alongside visiting athletes from Oakton High School in an effort to encourage an interest in books.
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ parent mentors in Georgia are highlighting Social Security and its role throughout life as a topic for parents and families.
Contest winners at Orange County Juvenile Hall read essays to judges, probation representatives and school staff, sharing goals to earn degrees, rebuild family ties and start businesses.
Thirty-eight schools in Georgia’s DeKalb County School District received the John Hancock Award, and the district celebrated their recognition with the honor.
Educational Results Partnership recognized 245 schools and 18 districts in Orange County for academic achievement, improvement over time and progress in narrowing gaps among disadvantaged students.
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Kansas State Department of Education · Kansas
Based on a Kansas State Department of Education story
Kansas received $4.51 million to expand apprenticeship programs for teachers specializing in special education. This funding supports growth in this critical area.
What you could learn
Seek grant funding to establish or expand apprenticeship programs for high-needs teaching areas like special education, providing hands-on training and financial support.
Orange County Department of Education · California
Based on a Orange County Department of Education story
Saddleback High School received a $10,000 grant from Hyundai to develop a half-acre learning farm.
What you could learn
Seek out grants from corporate partners to fund innovative outdoor learning spaces like learning farms.
Orange County Department of Education · California
Based on a Orange County Department of Education story
The Orange County Department of Education broke ground on a new $21 million environmental education center following the devastation of Rancho Soñado by the Bond Fire.
What you could learn
Secure funding and plans for rebuilding essential educational facilities after natural disasters to restore unique learning programs.
Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
Based on a Fairfax County Public Schools story
Fort Belvoir Upper uses 'Fat Bear Week' to encourage reading, turning books into votes for students.
What you could learn
Integrate popular cultural events or current affairs into reading challenges to boost student engagement.
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Congress passed and President Trump signed a stopgap spending measure that keeps Perkins V career and technical education funding at current levels through December 11.
Source: Advance CTE
Read moreFederal education officials proposed grant rules that would revise competition criteria, allow unspent funds to affect multiyear awards and favor applicants with lower indirect cost rates.
Source: Advance CTE
Read moreThe Texas Education Agency announced that a total of 329 schools across Texas will receive the Purple Star Campus designation for the 2026–27 school year.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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