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As enrollment drops, Florida’s once fastest-growing school district must close more schools

Nearly 40 public elementary schools in Orange County now enroll fewer students than needed to be financially stable, raising the specter of more school closings in a district that shuttered seven campuses in May. Orange County Public Schools’ current …

Virtual Schools Challenges

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to establish Pakistan’s first Global Virtual School marks an ambitious step towards modernising public education. By offering online learning to students from Grades 6 to 12, including out-of-school children and …

Inside KJ Biermann’s life post-jail: No cellphone, social media or sports

KJ Biermann is out of jail on bond, but he is far from free. While the 15-year-old son of Kim Zolciak, 48, and Kroy Biermann, 41, awaits trial on a string of felony sexual assault charges, a judge’s strict bond conditions have left him virtually secluded …

Is virtual school right for your student? You have until Friday to decide.

If in-person school hasn’t been working for your student, there might be another option. Enrollment at Milwaukee Virtual School, a Milwaukee Public Schools charter school, is open until Friday, Sept. 18. Enrolling is the easy part. The harder question for …

North Dakota officials question virtual school data

FARGO — North Dakota education officials say they don't have enough data to know how well virtual schools are actually working. The state Department of Public Instruction presented lawmakers with its annual comparison of virtual and in-person students …

OHL partners with Ontario Virtual School to support student-athletes

The virtual education provider is giving OHL players access to its asynchronous online courses and tutoring services NEWS RELEASE CORELAINE COMMUNICATIONS ************************* The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has named Ontario Virtual School (OVS) its …

Florida Virtual School Flex Enrollment Reaches 242,000 Students

FLORIDA - Florida Virtual School reported increased enrollment and course completions through its flexible online learning program during the 2025-26 school year. More than 242,000 students enrolled in FLVS Flex, which allows participants to take online …

‘Can I afford private, or do I have to homeschool my kid?’ Alabama virtual school leaders say there’s a third answer ...

Alabama virtual schools are offering families another public education option outside the traditional classroom, and a new change to state testing is making that model easier for some students to use. Spring 2026 marked the first time students at Alabama’s …

Charter group brings in firm to set standards for NC virtual schools

North Carolina’s charter school association has brought in a consulting firm to write quality standards for the state’s virtual charter academies, schools the state charter office said last month none of its staff has experience evaluating. The North …

Virtual School Enrollment Has Doubled in Recent Years, Following Pandemic-Era Surge

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Remote learning during the pandemic was a nightmare for some students, but others have stuck with it, new data shows. Just over 600,000 public school students attended …

Naples native Kaitlin Quevedo wins first WTA tennis title

Updated Sept. 21, 2026, 2:32 p.m. ET Naples native Kaitlin Quevedo won her first professional title at the WTA 250 tournament in Sao Paolo, Brazil. The 20-year-old, who represents Spain, defeated Nadia Podoroska in the final. Quevedo previously attended …

New virtual school enrolling Idaho students

A new virtual school, Trailhead Virtual Academy, is offering a flexible, remote-learning option for K-12 students across Idaho. Head of School Michele Hutchison believes remote learning can benefit students who may not thrive in a traditional school …

Jenkins County families ‘frustrated’ after virtual school’s sudden closure

MILLEN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - New state legislation requires virtual schools to score a 65 on college and career readiness tests to receive funding. Virtual Prep did not meet that threshold, and the state didn’t allocate funding for Jenkins County students …

World Al Jazeera Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption

Gaza City – Early on Saturday morning, Rana Totah held her two sons' hands as she walked them to school in al-Katiba, Gaza City, watching them return to a routine they had almost forgotten. For Totah, 30, the morning was more than the first day of a …

Beyond the Screens, see inside of Knox County Virtual School

Sept. 1, 2026, 1:51 p.m. ET Social studies teacher, Kara Loveland, smiles while teaching at Knox County Virtual School at Karns Middle School in Aug. 27, 2026.Angelina Alcantar/ News SentinelKnox County Virtual School principal Jennifer Garrett and …

Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption

Gaza City – Early on Saturday morning, Rana Totah held her two sons’ hands as she walked them to school in al-Katiba, Gaza City, watching them return to a routine they had almost forgotten. For Totah, 30, the morning was more than the first day of a new …

1 in 80 Public School Students Now Attends Virtual School

Remote learning during the pandemic was a nightmare for some students, but others have stuck with it, new data shows. Just over 600,000 public school students attended fully virtual schools in the 2024-25 school year, the most recent data available. That’s …

Missouri Connections Academy enters sixth year with 4,000 students

Missouri Connections Academy began its sixth school year on Aug. 31, welcoming roughly 4,000 virtual K-12 students across the state while expanding its career pathways, support staff and hands-on STEM activities. School Leader Lynsie Hunt, who has steered …

Virtual School principal: 'Every single child has an opportunity to find success'

R3 Stem Cell Now Offering MUSE Stem Cell Treatment in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- R3 Stem Cell, recognized as the world's largest provider of regenerative medicine therapies with more than 80 Centers of Excellence spanning multiple countries, …

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Asheville Region Announces Expansion of Afterschool Opportunities

ASHEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Asheville Region (BGCAR) is launching operations this fall, bringing nationally proven youth enrichment to the Asheville region. The launch …

YB Marketing Launches Newly Redesigned Website to Better Serve Pacific Northwest Businesses

Updated site at www.YakimaBranding.com showcases expanded services, client success stories, and a streamlined path to free marketing consultations. YAKIMA, WA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YB Marketing, a full-service …

Still Loving You: Roberto J. Amare's Debut Poetry Memoir Traces a True Story of Love at First Sight, Loss, and Healing

A first-time author's collection of poems follows a real relationship through three stages — falling in love, falling apart, and finding love again. STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Love at first sight …

Recruiting for Good Launches "Celebrate Your Faith Today" 3-Days to Party Travel Reward

Recruiting for Good Unveils "Celebrate Your Faith Today" a Meaningful Travel Reward, Gifting 3-Day Luxury Festival Experiences in Europe’s Most Beautiful Cities SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Arab America Foundation Announces Confirmed Speakers and Performers for Annual CONNECT Empowerment Summit November 6-7

CONNECT Empowerment Summit Builds Community and Inspires Action WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the speakers and programming for the 2026 CONNECT …

Wash, Tell, Go: GARC launches global awareness campaign to help young people take action against rabies

GARC launches Wash, Tell, Go: free resources to help children understand what to do if they are bitten or scratched by an animal in a rabies-endemic country MALIA, CRETE, GREECE, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GARC has launched the …

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department Unveils Sign for Newly Named Rick Rothman Cross Country Course

Legendary Coach Honored During 44th Annual Spanish River Invitational BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department proudly unveiled the new sign for the Rick Rothman Cross …

Independent Living, Inc. Renews Certified Neurodiverse Workplace™ Designation

Independent Living, Inc. was initially certified in 2024 and continues its commitment to inclusive workplace practices by renewing its CNW designation. NEWBURGH, NY, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent Living, Inc …

Durham School Services’ Safe, Dependable Charter Services Makes Headlines at Daisy Chain Fields Festival

Provides 119 Buses to Charter Thousands of Attendees IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Durham School Services was proud to be part of the highly anticipated Daisy Chain Fields benefit music festival by providing its …

Nobel Laureate Joachim Frank Discusses AI and the Future of Experimental Science

UNITED KINGDOM, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southern Finance and 21st Century Business Herald recently interviewed Joachim Frank, the 2017 Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry, about the role of artificial intelligence in scientific …

Turing Award Winner John Hopcroft Discusses Education and Talent Development in the AI Era

NY, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southern Finance recently interviewed John Hopcroft, the 1986 A.M. Turing Award recipient and computer scientist, on education, talent development and the changing demands on skills in the era …

Southern Finance Interviews Nobel Laureate Craig C. Mello on RNA Interference and Advances in RNA-Based Medicine

UNITED KINGDOM, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southern Finance and Guangdong Television recently interviewed Craig C. Mello, the 2006 Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine, about RNA interference (RNAi), the development of RNA …

Southern Finance Interviews Nobel Laureate Michael Levitt on AI’s Role in Scientific Research

UNITED KINGDOM, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southern Finance Media Corp. and 21st Century Business Herald recently interviewed Michael Levitt, the 2013 Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry, on the role of artificial intelligence in scientific …

Council on Occupational Education President and CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks Visits EAS Carpenters Technical Center

PHILALDELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Philadelphia Technical Center welcomed Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, President and CEO of the Council on Occupational Education (COE), to its …

NCRF Brings HBCU Empowerment Week to Detroit, Culminating with 6th Annual Detroit Black College Expo™

Presented by Gilbert Family Foundation, weeklong initiative brings college access, workforce development, HBCU culture and millions in scholarships to students DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National College …

Choroideremia Research Foundation to Host Free Blindness and Low Vision Community Event in New York City

November gathering will connect individuals and families with vision professionals, researchers, and organizations providing supportive regional resources SPRINGFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Choroideremia …

GAME DAY PRIVATE JETS ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH TENNESSEE ATHLETICS INCLUDING PRIVATE TRAVEL OPTIONS FOR FANS

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New relationship brings private charters, shared private jets, same-day Game Day Shuttles, and preferred travel access to Tennessee fans while creating new student-athlete …

Stand Up for Science to Rally Scientists & Academic Leaders Against Trump Administration's Higher Ed Crackdown

Virtual rally comes ahead of 2025 Ed Compact anniversary; calls on university leadership to reject administration’s demands and defend academic freedom. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, …

Hunger Free New Jersey Report Highlights Gaps in Afterschool Meal Access Across the State

Expanding afterschool meal access would support more children and families while drawing an estimated $36 million in federal reimbursement to the state. TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As New Jersey students settle …