FCC considering changes, possibly ending, program that offers discounted internet to schools, librariesA federal program that has paid out billions of dollars to local schools and libraries to offset the cost of internet service is in danger of being curtailed or even eliminated, leaving district administrators and library officials concerned about how they would bridge the financial gap. The E-Rate program, overseenPittsburgh Tribune-Review2d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologye rate program review
Belchertown eyes demolition at former state schoolThe school closed in 1992 after years of reported human rights abuses culminating in the landmark 1972 federal class action lawsuit against the state, in the case of Ricci vs. Greenblatt.MassLive3d agoWhole story →BuildEducationbelchertown state school demolition
Biddeford-area legislative candidates talk housing, affordability and immigrationThe 3 Democratic incumbents and 2 independent challengers for state House and Senate seats also discussed education and the opioid crisis at Thursday night's forum.Portland Press Herald3d agoWhole story →HealthBuildmaine legislative forum
Kotek, Drazan face off in lively, at times contentious governor debateEUGENE, Ore. — Oregon’s race for governor is tightening, with new polling showing Democratic incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek and Republican state Sen. ChristineEUROPE SAYS4d agoWhole story →BuildEducationTina Kotekoregon governor debate
New York County Lawyers rail at federal effort to strip American Bar Association of law school accreditationAs the U.S. Education Department comes close to deciding whether to strip the American Bar Association of its power to accredit law schools, the New York CityAM New York5d agoWhole story →BuildEducationaba law school accreditation debate
City launches free rideshare for Detroit high schoolsMayor Mary Sheffield launched a free rideshare program for four Detroit high schools facing chronic absenteeism due to transit barriers.Detroit Free Press5d agoWhole story →BuildEducationMary Sheffielddetroit rideshare program launch
US Senators Hit Deal on Energy Project Permitting Bill, Vote Seen After NovemberUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.U.S. News & World Report5d agoWhole story →HealthEducationenergy permitting bill deal
Indian Prairie D204 school board OKs $476 million budgetDistrict officials say the deficit is due to factors like reduced federal funding and rising costs for transportation and benefits.Chicago Tribune6d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyschool budget approval
