Four Districts Form Unified Girls Wrestling Team
Four school districts in the region have combined to form a unified girls wrestling team for 2026, aiming to boost female participation by sharing athletes and resources across regional high schools.
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Mayor Johnson Calls for $150M State Funding for Chicago Schools
Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the Illinois General Assembly to release $150 million for Chicago Public Schools, citing a $1 billion tax‑increment financing surplus and a new teachers contract. The funding is intended to address a budget shortfall and keep the district financially stable.
Free AI Boot Camp Arrives in Chicago This Fall
A free three‑day AI boot camp for Chicago high school students, organized by the Mark Cuban Foundation and Youth Advocate Programs Inc., opens online registration for its inaugural fall 2026 session, extending a program that has run nationwide since 2019.
LAUSD Board Planned Dismissal of Superintendent Carvalho Before June Resignation
The LAUSD board announced plans to vote on terminating Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for cause before his June 2026 resignation took effect, aiming to formalize a dismissal prior to his departure.
Four Districts Form Unified Girls Wrestling Team
Four school districts in Queensbury, NY, have joined to form a unified girls wrestling team, expanding opportunities for female athletes despite small individual rosters.
LAUSD Confronts $231 Million Budget Gap, Considers Layoffs
LAUSD faces a $231 million budget shortfall and a “Lack of Going Concern” warning, prompting the district to consider layoffs, furloughs and school consolidations to close the gap.
Trump Administration Proposes Major Head Start Overhaul, Californians Concerned
The Trump administration announced a major overhaul of the federal Head Start program, prompting anxiety among California providers and families who rely on the early‑education services for low‑income children.
San Bernardino Students Begin New School Year
Thousands of students in San Bernardino City Unified School District returned to classrooms on August 3, 2026, marking the start of the new academic year as the district’s August calendar begins.
Waldorf School Introduces Screen‑Free Summer Camps
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs has started screen‑free themed summer camps for children, offering nature‑focused activities without digital devices. Open to the broader community and serving multiple age groups, the program runs throughout the summer of 2026.
Quebec Tribunal Clears Two Private Colleges to Resume Classes
The Administrative Tribunal of Quebec lifted a suspension on July 28, 2026, allowing Collège supérieur de Montréal and Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke to resume teaching immediately, restoring normal classes for students in both cities.
Urban Scouts Day Camp Helps Kids Navigate Montreal Without Phones
Montreal’s Urban Scouts launched a day camp for 9‑14‑year‑olds on July 27, teaching city navigation with paper maps instead of smartphones. The independent group adapted a decade‑old Toronto program to help youth develop analog map‑reading skills.
Urban Scouts Day Camp Trains Montreal Kids in Map Navigation
Montreal’s new Scouts urbains day camp teaches 9‑14‑year‑olds to navigate the city with paper maps, following a decade‑long Toronto model and operating independently of Scouts Canada.
Quebec Tribunal Clears Two Private Colleges to Resume Classes
The Quebec Administrative Tribunal has authorized Collège supérieur de Montréal and Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke to resume classes, overturning the government's refusal to renew their operating permits.
Waldorf School Launches Screen‑Free Summer Camps for Kids
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is running screen‑free themed summer camps for children of various ages, open to the wider community. The camps focus on hands‑on, nature‑based activities that replace digital devices with creative play and social interaction.
Urban Scouts Open Phone-Free Navigation Day Camp in Montreal
Scouts urbains has launched a day camp in Montreal for children aged 9‑14 that teaches city navigation using paper maps, mirroring a decade‑long program in Toronto.
Beagle School Finishes $1.4 Million Renovation
Beagle School completed a $1.4 million renovation on July 24, 2026, celebrated with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, to upgrade facilities for students and staff in Saratoga Springs.
Waldorf School Introduces Screen‑Free Summer Camps
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is running screen‑free themed summer camps for children, offering a nature‑focused, technology‑free experience to the wider community during summer 2026.
Congregation Moves Forward with Sale of Historic Villa Maria Estate
The congregation announced the sale of the historic Villa Maria estate in Montreal’s west end, requiring any buyer to uphold the existing lease with Villa Maria College.
Waldorf School Introduces Screen-Free Summer Camps
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs has launched fully screen‑free themed summer camps for 2026, offering children play, creative projects, and nature immersion as a technology‑free alternative for families.
McDonald’s Distributes Free Backpacks to Capital Region Students
McDonald’s locations in New York’s Capital Region are giving free backpacks to school‑age children through the Golden Arches Pack Giveback Program in July, helping families prepare for the upcoming school year.
