St. Louis School Closures Proposal: 37 Schools Could Shut by 2026—Here’s What’s at Stake
A new proposal could reshape education in St. Louis: 37 of 68 public schools may close starting in 2026. The plan—part of a “Reimagining SLPS” process—comes as enrollment falls and maintenance costs climb. Community meetings are already heated, as families, educators, and city leaders debate what’s at stake. Want a free global guide to navigating […]
Donald Trump Reinstates the Presidential Fitness Test — What Educators Should Know
Cue the Flashbacks: The Presidential Fitness Test Is Back If you remember sweating through timed push-ups or running until your legs burned, you’re not alone. The Presidential Fitness Test—once a rite of passage for U.S. students—is being reinstated by executive order under President Donald Trump. The original program ranked children against national standards for strength […]
Will the Pay Teachers Act Finally Deliver What U.S. Educators Deserve?
A teaching crisis with global echoes 🌍 From Chicago to Cape Town, one truth is universal: when teachers aren’t valued, classrooms suffer. In the U.S., the teacher shortage has hit a tipping point. Low pay + relentless workloads = exhausted educators walking away. Enter Senator Bernie Sanders’ Pay Teachers Act—a proposal to guarantee every full-time […]
