Chicago's schools faced big problems this year. Immigration crackdowns made students and families scared. Many Latino schools saw fewer kids showing up. A false alarm about immigration agents even caused panic at one school. Later, when the government started Operation Midway Blitz, schools had to s
In 2025, Illinois made some big changes to how schools handle immigrant students and artificial intelligence. These changes became law at the start of the new year. Immigrant students in Illinois now have more protection. A new law stops schools from asking about or sharing a student's immigration
France is making big moves to protect kids from social media. Starting in 2026, kids under 15 won't be allowed to use social media. This is part of a bigger plan to keep kids safe online. The French government is also planning to ban phones in high schools. This rule is already in place for younger
Big changes are happening in colleges across New England. The Trump administration has been busy making changes to higher education. They've been following a plan called Project 2025. This plan suggested splitting up the Department of Education and giving its jobs to other agencies. Many of these ch
Maine is in a serious housing crunch. By 2030, the state needs 83, 000 new homes, but last year, only 1, 800 were built. That's a huge gap. The problem isn't just about building more; it's about doing it smarter and faster. One big issue is the lack of workers. Since the last housing boom in 2007,
In Virginia, a special event is happening to help keep teen drivers safe. The Gweedo Memorial Foundation and LifeSafer ISA are teaming up to show off new technology that could save lives. This event is all about teaching young drivers how to be safer on the road. The event is happening on New Year'
Missouri might soon bring more farming science into classrooms. Lawmakers are pushing for a new statewide program. This would let kids from kindergarten to high school learn about agriculture. The idea is to help students in both cities and countryside areas. Some lawmakers think this is a good ide
John Zahorchak is stepping back into his old shoes as the director of finance and operations for Plum School District. This time, he's bringing a wealth of experience and a promise to make school finances more engaging. Zahorchak isn't new to the district or the role. He previously held the same pos
A new scholarship is now open for students who dream big and want to start their own businesses. The Gary Gordon Scholarship for Entrepreneurs gives $1, 000 to one lucky student every year. To apply, students need to write an essay about their business ideas and how they plan to make a difference.
A student from Orlando Science Schools made a big splash in the art world. Samriddhi B. took home second place in a major international contest. The competition was hosted by the American Red Cross. It challenged students to create art around the theme of international law. The contest saw a huge n
