Sharpstown International School was placed on lockdown after a report of a student with a gun; no firearms found. Nearby Neff Elementary was on "secure status." No injuries reported.

Columbia College Chicago is reducing its academic programs from 58 to 40 to improve financial stability and focus on student success in creative fields.

The family of Landon Payton, who died following a middle school medical emergency, and activists demand HISD provide details on his death and overall student safety issues.

Nye County faces a foster home shortage, prompting a Q&A event to inform on becoming foster parents and address the issue, with incentives available for potential caregivers.

San Diego's AquaFest offers a family-friendly pool party with free entry, featuring activities like an inflatable course and a foam party, plus safety demos and an emergency response drill.

Chicago students ingested over-the-counter medicine they found, prompting an emergency response, but none were hospitalized and all are expected to be okay.

Chandler Recreation and Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School offer free themed Family Community Nights monthly, featuring sports, crafts, and activities for all ages.

Nevada's DWSS, with the NDE, will launch the S-EBT program in September, providing $120 per child for families eligible for free and reduced-cost school meals, benefiting an estimated 350,000 children.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) has expanded its pre-kindergarten program, adding six classrooms for an additional 100 students, focusing on numeracy and literacy, and aiming to improve early childhood education in the community.

State funding has been secured to keep five of the Northeast Ohio Boys & Girls Clubs open, rescuing them from closure and allowing services for up to 300 children to continue.

The Colony Ridge development near Houston has led to a 211% increase in enrollments at Cleveland ISD, posing challenges for school infrastructure funding amid local bond measure rejections.

A financial support program, Kalamazoo Rx Kids, will offer expecting parents in Kalamazoo $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for a baby's first year.

The Northbrook Park District's Skating School is enrolling kids to teach figure skating, hockey, and speed skating skills while promoting personal growth and fun.