Education
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The Unequal Role of Parent-Teacher Associations
High-revenue Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), which wield significant financial and advocacy power, are overwhelmingly found in affluent, predominantly white schools, rather than being evenly distr
Community Back to School Programs Go Beyond Supplies for Vulnerable Students
In Louisville, Kentucky, a back-to-school event offers more than just basic supplies; it provides free health screenings, haircuts, and family resources.
Students prefer print books for academic materials, research shows
The broad majority of students worldwide, regardless of their country of origin, prefer to read academic course materials in print, defying the pervasive push towards digital.
What Are Independent Bookstores as Community Hubs in 2026?
Beyond selling books, independent bookstores actively support local schools through book fairs, donations, and author visits.
How Local Libraries Are Evolving Services
At the Brooklyn Public Library, patrons can borrow more than just books.
Cumberland County school board votes to close two elementary schools
J.W. Coon Elementary School, facing over $4.5 million in immediate repairs and costing more than $3 million annually to operate, will be closed by the Cumberland County Board of Education, displacing