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Elementary students in LAUSD returned to school on Wednesday under new rules that limit screen time and digital device use, a measure introduced to reduce screen exposure for younger learners.
Quebec unions are urging the education ministry to act on over 3,000 teacher vacancies, citing budget cuts and aging schools as factors that threaten education quality as the new school year approaches.
Division Street Elementary in Saratoga Springs has appointed a new principal in 2026, marking a leadership change announced by the Saratoga Springs City School District. The transition aims to support the school's educational goals and community engagement.
LAUSD will reopen schools on August 12, 2026, enforcing a ban on personal digital devices for kindergarten and first‑grade students, a policy approved by the board in June to reduce screen time for early learners.
LAUSD faces a severe budget shortfall that may force staff cuts, prompting Los Angeles County officials to seek greater financial oversight before the new school year begins.
Quebec has issued a conditional suspension of accreditation rules for family daycares to keep them open while bureaucratic delays resolve, averting potential closures.
The back‑to‑school warehouse clothing sale at Wildwoods Convention Center ends today after running from July 30 to August 11, providing families with affordable school apparel.
An audit released in 2026 found New York City missed legal deadlines in most special‑education cases, despite reforms ordered by a federal court three years earlier, prompting officials to promise further action.
Reading scores in NYC public schools dropped sharply in 2026, leading educators and observers to question whether the state’s literacy assessments accurately reflect student ability.
Saint‑Pie’s municipal council voted in early August to reserve part of the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack for a possible new high school, prompting local debate over the site’s future.
Saint‑Pie council voted to reserve part of the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack for a prospective new high school, a decision that has sparked both support and concern within the community.
Logan's Avengers nonprofit distributed free school supplies to three hundred students at Nassau Commons Pavilion on August 9, honoring a child who could not attend school and turning community grief into generosity.
Local businesses, community groups and school districts in the Capital Region are staging school‑supply drives this summer to provide students with essential materials before the new school year. The coordinated effort includes donation drop‑offs, volunteer sorting and district‑led distribution as summer ends.
Preliminary state exam data released in August 2026 show that reading proficiency among NYC public‑school students fell in the 2024‑2025 school year, with third‑grade scores dropping nearly 14 points and overall proficiency for grades three through eight slipping by six points to about half the students.
Saint‑Pie officials voted to reserve part of the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack for a potential new high school, marking a step in ongoing discussions about the site’s future use.
Saint‑Pie council voted to set aside land at the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack for a possible new high school, establishing a reserve for future planning.
Quebec elected officials have created a land reserve on the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack in Saint‑Pie, paving the way for a potential new high school. The move secures the site for future educational development while preserving options for community input.
A state reading assessment released on Aug. 7, 2026 shows that only 50 percent of New York City public school students met proficiency, a decline occurring as the city rolls out a new literacy instruction approach.
LAUSD unveiled a new cafeteria menu featuring dishes created by students, set to launch as schools reopen for the 2026‑27 year, aiming to boost participation and nutrition.
Saint‑Pie council voted in early August 2026 to reserve the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack for a potential new high school, creating a dedicated site for future educational planning.
