Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Math, meals, period products and book challenges: What's in the budget for K-12 education
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The budget, unveiled Tuesday by lawmakers, includes everything from math education improvements to banning “meals of shame” for students and new rules for teacher licensure.
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New eligibility guidelines are now in effect for free and reduced school meals for the 2026-2027 school year. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced the recently released federal income eligibility guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, for free and reduced-price school meals and free milk for July 2026 through June []...Click to read more
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