A simple school supper turned into a strange lesson when three students tasted what they thought was dessert. The meal, held at Medomak Valley High School, is a long‑running event that gathers the community to share food. During last Wednesday’s gathering, a dish of baked earth was mistakenly
Jake Shaw, who earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis last spring, is set to start a tenure‑track assistant professor role at DePauw University in Indiana this August. The transition from graduate student to faculty member marks a significant milestone in
New Mexico’s courts move beyond the courthouse walls every year, bringing real cases to school hallways and playgrounds. Students get a front‑row seat to live oral arguments, hearing judges explain how legal logic turns into decisions that affect everyday life. After the proceedings, the justices ch
The school’s night crew works when the halls are empty, and their hard work has just been celebrated. Francesco Dori, who helps keep Westfield High tidy after the last class, was chosen for a special fellowship at the district’s 2026 awards. The award, backed by the local Rotary Club, is given
A drive that used to be a quick commute now leads to a whole new world. The Muddy Little Cowboy Ranch is about thirty miles east of Hanover, Colorado. Cell phones barely work there and you can’t order food online. Linda Childers lives off the land. She grows her own vegetables and buys mea
The Hainan Science Museum has become a hotspot since it opened near Wuyuan River’s protected wetlands. Over just four months, it drew over 350, 000 visitors, with some days packing in more than 5, 800 people. This isn’t just another building—it’s a bold experiment in how spaces can shape curiosity.
California has to keep over 5. 7 million students in safe classrooms and good programs. Some kids speak English at home, some don’t. Some have disabilities, some are top performers. All of them need a state leader who can help districts meet those needs. The current superintendent can’t run again, s
The Albuquerque museum dedicated to nuclear history took an unexpected turn when third graders became the guides. Their voices now explain exhibits instead of adults, making complex topics feel familiar. This project turns science into something kids can relate to, blending learning with creativity.
Just outside Las Cruces lies a quiet escape where the city’s noise fades into the whisper of dry wind through creosote bushes. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park stretches across 935 acres, offering trails that wind past shaded rest spots and an outdoor theater that hosts everything from school plays
The former superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools and his wife, who also worked for the district, enjoyed two all-expenses-paid trips to Guatemala and Brazil between 2023 and 2024. The trips were paid by private schools in those countries, both of which had business ties with Education Accelerated,
