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Bronx School for Hip-Hop Opens as Nation's First Public High School Dedicated to the Genre

Bronx School for Hip-Hop Opens as Nation's First Public High School Dedicated to the Genre

The Bronx School for Hip-Hop has officially opened its doors, welcoming nearly 100 ninth-grade students. This institution marks a significant milestone as the nation's first public high school exclusively dedicated to hip-hop culture. Founded by Christopher Emdin, a Professor of Science Education, and alumnus Edmund Adjapong, an Associate Professor of Educational Studies, the school integrates hip-hop as an interdisciplinary and community-focused educational approach. Students will delve into the culture, music, and business aspects of hip-hop, while also learning core academic subjects through this culturally rooted teaching method. The curriculum aims to provide access to industry internships and college opportunities, leveraging hip-hop as a powerful tool for engagement, particularly for Black students, as highlighted by Emdin's belief in music's ability to connect with students.

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent to Propose Three Restructuring Options, Potentially Including School Closures

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent to Propose Three Restructuring Options, Potentially Including School Closures

Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams is scheduled to present three options for restructuring the district's school system at the Minneapolis Board of Education meeting. These proposals could lead to school closures, the relocation of academic programs, or changes in student attendance. The complete details of these options have not yet been made public, leaving families and employees unaware of which schools might be affected. Superintendent Sayles-Adams has indicated that the proposals will involve significant changes, acknowledging that some recommendations may be well-received while others could cause anxiety within school communities. The school board had previously directed the superintendent in June to develop these options as part of its School Transformation process. This initiative aims to address several challenges, including declining enrollment, unequal access to academic programs, recurring budget reductions, and the financial burden of maintaining more buildings than th...

Boise School District Reports Significant Enrollment Decline, Continuing Decade-Long Trend

Boise School District Reports Significant Enrollment Decline, Continuing Decade-Long Trend

The Boise School District has experienced a decrease of 699 students this fall, representing a 3% drop compared to the previous year. This decline aligns with a trend observed over the past decade, with total enrollment falling by 22% since 2015, from 28,078 to 21,805 students. District leaders had anticipated a reduction of approximately 600 students when formulating the budget for the current school year. The decrease in enrollment is more pronounced in elementary grades, which saw a loss of 428 students, compared to 271 students in secondary education. Assistant Superintendent Nick Smith indicated that administrators would continue to monitor enrollment figures until November 1, the deadline for determining state funding based on average daily attendance. The district had previously cut funding for 17 positions in anticipation of this enrollment reduction. Reasons cited for the ongoing decline include a decreasing birth rate and a lack of affordable housing in Boise.

The Commercial Appeal

To Fix Chronic School Absenteeism, We First have to Ask Why | Opinion

To Fix Chronic School Absenteeism, We First have to Ask Why | Opinion

It's Attendance Awareness Month, and a good time for IITennessee schools to look past the numbers to what's keeping students away

Negative School Gossip Linked to Lower Self-Esteem and Exercise Intention Among Chinese Adolescents

Negative School Gossip Linked to Lower Self-Esteem and Exercise Intention Among Chinese Adolescents

A cross-sectional online questionnaire survey conducted among 1,713 junior middle school students in China has revealed a significant negative association between negative school gossip and both self-esteem and exercise intention. The study, which utilized established self-report scales and latent-variable structural equation modeling, found that negative school gossip was negatively associated with self-esteem (β = -0.157, p < .001) and exercise intention (β = -0.063, p = .031). Furthermore, self-esteem was positively associated with exercise intention (β = 0.240, p < .001). The research indicates that self-esteem partially mediates the relationship between negative school gossip and exercise intention, accounting for 37.62% of the total association. These findings remained stable even after controlling for various demographic covariates such as gender, grade, region, parental education, only-child status, and family economic status. The study highlights the psychological impact of peer-evaluative environ...

The Commercial Appeal

Bartlett High School cuts ribbon on $5.3 million covered outdoor sports practice facility

Bartlett High School cuts ribbon on $5.3 million covered outdoor sports practice facility

Bartlett High School cut the ribbon on its covered practice field, a multi-use turf facility that allows the school to maximize safety and efficiency.

The Augusta Chronicle

More officers assigned after Laney High altercations

More officers assigned after Laney High altercations

Laney High School is boosting security and police presence after recent altercations on campus.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Caprock Chronicles: Lillian Milam's home for Lubbock's neglected children

Caprock Chronicles: Lillian Milam's home for Lubbock's neglected children

This latest Caprock Chronicles by Sandy Fortenberry recalls the history of Lillian Milam and what would become the Milam Opportunity Home.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Last remaining Fruit and Salad Company location closes after 46 years

Last remaining Fruit and Salad Company location closes after 46 years

For decades, Fruit and Salad Company locations were popular destinations at area malls, especially Midtown.

Representative Mike Turner's Bill to Rename Xenia Post Office Passes House

Representative Mike Turner's Bill to Rename Xenia Post Office Passes House

Congressman Mike Turner, a Republican representative from Ohio, announced that the House of Representatives has passed his bill to rename the Xenia post office as the 'Gil Whitney Post Office Building.' The renaming honors Gil Whitney, a long-time WHIO broadcaster, for his heroic actions during a tornado in Xenia on April 3, 1974. During the 'Super Outbreak,' Whitney interrupted programming to warn residents, specifically identifying Xenia as being in the tornado's path, an action credited with saving lives. Whitney's career at WHIO Television and Radio included roles as a reporter, anchor, sportscaster, and weather specialist. Beyond his broadcasting career, he was also a volunteer firefighter and a co-founder of the Dayton Air Show. Representative Turner emphasized that the renaming ensures the community will remember Whitney's heroism.

Westchester County Journal News

NY ending Regents exam graduation requirement. Here's what to know

NY ending Regents exam graduation requirement. Here's what to know

Starting with the Class of 2028, New York students will no longer need to pass a prescribed set of Regents exams to graduate, but the statewide tests will continue.

Washington State Superintendent Requests $2 Billion for Public Schools, Citing McCleary Decision Mandates

Washington State Superintendent Requests $2 Billion for Public Schools, Citing McCleary Decision Mandates

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is seeking a $2 billion increase in funding for Washington public schools in his upcoming budget request to the Legislature. Of this amount, $1.2 billion is designated to meet the constitutional basic education mandates established by the landmark 2012 McCleary decision. The remaining funds are proposed for expanding learning assistance programs for low-income students and restoring funding for the state's kindergarten transition programs. This request comes as school districts across Snohomish County and potentially statewide are facing structural deficits, often relying on local levies to cover operational costs due to inflation and lagging state salary allocations. The superintendent's proposal acknowledges that the current state funding formula for education is once again insufficient.