Culture
Historic rock bottom: More people experiencing homelessness for the first time(The Center Square) – More people than ever reported experiencing homelessness for the first time across the country, increasing 23% from 2019-2023, according to a new report. In 2023, almost… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools to spend $41.5M on green buses(The Center Square) – The School District of Philadelphia will spend $41.5 million replacing older diesel buses with alternative energy school buses, infrastructure and equipment. The new contract will allow… Read More
Public Education
Aurora Public Schools to have DEI retreat for education board(The Center Square) – The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education in Colorado is participating in a retreat focused on diversity, equity and inclusion and the material for the meeting… Read More
Public Education
85% of new migrant students still enrolled in Denver schools(The Center Square) – Denver Public Schools said that 85% of new-to-country students who joined this school year are still enrolled in the district. DPS’ April 18 … Read More
Public Education
Aurora schools see marked increase in teacher absences, especially on Fridays(The Center Square) – Colorado’s Aurora Public Schools has seen a 35% increase in teachers’ absences in 2023-24 compared to the pre-pandemic numbers of 2018-19. And teachers, the district reported,… Read More