SANTA CRUZ, California, July 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Collaborating to support youth leadership and voice * This past June, more than 60 youth leaders, educators, nonprofit professionals, public officials, and community partners gathered at Cabrillo College for the 2026 Youth & Adult Partnership Summit, hosted by United Way Santa Cruz County, UC Santa Cruz Campus + Community, and All Children Thrive. The one-day event was dedicated to strengthening collaboration between young pe more PR

KINGMAN, Arizona, July 14 -- Mohave College issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Chrissy Holliday makes history as first woman president of Mohave College Mohave College President Dr. Christin (Chrissy) Holliday has completed her first week leading the College, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to serve as president of the institution. Dr. Holliday, the seventh president of Mohave College, officially began her presidency on July 6, after being selected by the Mohave College Board of Governors following a national searc more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * I trust this note finds you enjoying a joyful summer holiday weekend. This warm and active season is so important in the rhythm of our lives. I'm excited to share three new Shining a Light on Success videos this week! Along with the videos below, I encourage you to view the other Shining a Light on Success videos which highlight the power and promise of public education. * I am incredibly proud of t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by senior fellow Liel Leibovitz to First Things: * * * Ban the Books Walk into a bookstore anywhere in the country. Chances are that, somewhere toward the front, you'll see a glossy display table labeled "Banned Books." The same is true for public libraries, which give "banned books" the prominent treatment once reserved for new and noteworthy releases. A more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 13 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * OSBA's first Summer School Session takes school leadership training to central Oregon * OSBA Policy Services Director Spencer Lewis directs school district leaders in a complaint procedure exercise during OSBA's first Summer School Session in Redmond on Friday, July 10. The conference brought together board members, district administrators and administrative professionals from all over Oregon for training and networking. (Ph more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * What People Are Saying About the 2026-27 Budget Governor Shapiro Signed that Makes Historic Investments in Education, Addresses Critical Workforce Needs, Grows Our Economy, Supports Our Families, and Delivers for Pennsylvanians Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law the 2026-27 budget, securing significant investments and policy wins that the Governor called for in his 2026 Budget Address and building on more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation securing permanent funding for nation-leading Farm to School Program championed by First Partner What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 172, which permanently funds California's nation-leading Farm to School Program, ensuring schools can continue serving students healthy meals made with California-grown ingredients. Championed by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the pro more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Visits Careers Electric Cleveland County Summer Academy, Highlights Workforce Investment for North Carolina's Electrical Future * Today Governor Josh Stein visited the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy at Cleveland Community College, where he met with high school students enrolled in one of 12 academies launching this summer as part of a landmark investment in electrical workforce development. The Governor' more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 13 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Homegrown Education Leader * Alumnus Charles Perkins named superintendent of Rockingham County Schools The Rockingham County School System is now being led by one of its own. Born, reared, and educated in Rockingham County, Charles Perkins was sworn in as the superintendent July 1, 2026 following a career in education there. The UNC Greensboro triple graduate is hoping for a seamless transition in the school system an more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 14 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * MDE to make teaching supply funds available to districts July 15 through new digital wallet platform The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year. For the first time, EEF funds are being provided to teachers through a digital wallet plat more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * What People Are Saying About the 2026-27 Budget Governor Shapiro Signed that Makes Historic Investments in Education, Addresses Critical Workforce Needs, Grows Our Economy, Supports Our Families, and Delivers for Pennsylvanians Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law the 2026-27 budget, securing significant investments and policy wins that the Governor called for in his 2026 Budget Address and building on more PR