ATLANTA, Georgia, March 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: Today, Democratic Caucus Whip Sen. Harold Jones II (D-Augusta) expressed dismay upon learning of a recommended list of school closures in Augusta, Georgia. His former high school, Glenn Hills High School, is among those listed. Reacting to the recent news, Sen. Jones stated, "Both the community and Augusta-Richmond County School Board face difficult choices about school closings. While I more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, March 26 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on March 25, 2024: On Tuesday, March 26, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will call for the renewal of the tribal-state car tag compact as the Cherokee Nation distributes record funding to more than 100 school districts in Northeast Oklahoma. The distribution of funds will be part of the tribe's annual Public School Appreciation Day event at the Hard Rock Hot more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, March 26 -- Dayton Public Schools issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: Over the last few years, the Dayton Public School District has received COVID-relief funds from the federal government. These funds, often referred to as "ESSER" funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) or "ARP" funds (American Rescue Plan), have been used to keep students and staff safe during the pandemic, and to help students catch up academically after a period of disrupted l more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: After GOP Callously Stripped Funds from Earlier House Appropriations Bill, Pressley Teamed Up with Warren & Markey to Advance Funding & Pass Into Law Watch Pressley Blast GOP & Affirm Her Support for The Pryde in House Floor Speech Video (YouTube) Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) applauded the final passage of $850,000 in  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 26 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed into law a bill aimed at inserting religion into public schools throughout the state, and another bill with a similar purpose is headed to the governor's desk. The Freedom From Religion Foundation condemns these efforts and warns that they will lead to inappropriate religious promotion during schooltime. The pending bill, SB 152, requires every publi more PR

WESTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Regis College issued the following news: Regis College announces a new partnership with Lowell Community Charter Public School (LCCPS) that provides opportunities for their employees to advance their higher education goals through the pursuit of affordable bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and professional certificates. The partnership also extends to LCCPS the invitation to attend Regis events and lectures, use of campus facilities, and the opportuni more PR