Alphabet’s stock just doubled in a year. That’s the kind of jump usually left to start-ups and turnaround stories. Yet here’s a company that’s already the size of a small country, pulling it off while barely breaking a sweat. Its online ads business still pulls in over a hundred billion dollars eve
School districts don’t work in isolation; they mirror the towns they serve. In the Freeport area, leaders have spent the past year not just running classrooms but also mapping out what those classrooms might look like years from now. Instead of focusing only on immediate needs like bus schedules or
Alphabet is looking for a huge cash injection, asking investors to put in $80 billion. The money will help build the servers and tools needed for its growing AI services, which are used by businesses and everyday users. The plan mixes three types of funding. First, the company will sell $30 billi
School districts in Maine are facing a sharp rise in health insurance expenses. In one district with more than 600 staff members, premiums have climbed by over $1 million, pushing the total employer outlay to nearly $10 million. These figures only represent the portion paid by schools; employees the
Schools often focus on structured lessons, but a new study suggests something simple might help kids more: free play. Researchers looked at 125 elementary students in a high-poverty area. The kids were split into groups that got 12 weeks of 45-minute free play sessions either in fall or spring. The
Schools today aren’t just teaching algebra or history—they’re preparing students for a world where phones are everywhere. A complete ban on these devices might seem like an easy fix for distractions, but it ignores a bigger issue: teaching responsible use instead of avoiding technology altogether. T
Schools used to be places where adults actually worked with kids, not battlegrounds. Teachers once had room to teach without constant fear of insults, threats, or budget cuts. Now many quit because the job has become harder than it needs to be. Some parents and politicians seem to think teaching is
Alpharetta’s North Point Mall sits quietly, its empty corridors and quiet stores telling a familiar story. Once a bustling shopping spot, the mall now fights to stay relevant while rumors swirl about big changes ahead. Could a hockey team be in its future? That’s the big question. Plans for a huge n
Schoolbook publisher McGraw Hill discovered a gap in its online defenses this April that let outsiders view 13. 5 million user files stored on Salesforce. The hole came from a simple setup mistake, not a hacker tunneling through complex code. Attackers calling themselves ShinyHunters grabbed the exp
Alphabet has rolled out a new AI‑driven version of Google Finance that many see as a big win for the company. The update brings smarter data analysis, quicker insights, and more personalized market information to users around the world. By adding machine‑learning tools directly into its financial pl
