SSD froze salaries districtwide as leaders cite a $75–$83M shortfall. The teachers union points to roughly $259M in reserves and has sought federal mediation.

Kerwin Pittman bought the shuttered Wayne Correctional Center in Goldsboro and plans to convert it into a reentry campus as North Carolina’s prisons face major staffing and budget strains.

Wake Forest's free July 3 Fireworks Spectacular returns to Heritage High with live music, veterans leading the Pledge and a late-night fireworks finale.

Swarthmore will cover tuition for students from families earning up to $200,000 beginning fall 2027, leaving room and board and fees as the main cost.

Hundreds of job seekers, including former Spirit Airlines staff, converged at a Port Everglades career expo that brought nearly 40 employers to Fort Lauderdale. The free event offered recruiters, training partners and a $100 FAU credit for attendees.

Families say Chapel Hill High’s yearbook omitted students who receive special-education services, raising questions about district policy and federal disability protections.

Honolulu launched a new loan program offering $5,000–$50,000 to early-stage entrepreneurs shut out by banks. The fund pairs capital with technical assistance.

The Indiana State Fair will hold a job fair June 4 to fill roughly 800 seasonal roles for its Aug. 7–23 run. On‑site interviews and walk‑in hiring start in early June.

Students at Valley Forge High have launched "Forge Strong" to refresh the cafeteria and courtyard after an April tragedy, raising money and gathering volunteers. The effort is student-led and community-backed.

CEOs at a May 26 forum in Charlotte warned that the data‑center construction boom is deepening shortages of electricians and HVAC technicians. Business and education leaders pushed partnerships and training to catch up.

A century-old Detroit clubhouse tied to Black women’s organizing was added to the National Trust’s 2026 endangered list after burst pipes forced its closure. Restoration funding is now urgent.

Maricopa County is testing a court‑connected eviction diversion pilot in Phoenix that pairs tenants with rental aid, mediation and legal help to avoid judgments. Officials say the test will target ZIP codes with the most filings and measure what works.

A Charter Commission committee advanced Proposal 119 to create a Food Security Fund funded from a slice of property-tax revenue, aiming to direct about $8 million annually to local food access.