In Oak Lawn, neighbors proved that talking things out—even when opinions clash—can lead to better outcomes than shouting matches. When a zoning change proposal for Newton Avenue came up, instead of digging in heels, the community sat down to hash out differences. Not everyone left happy, but trust g
The local school board and the teachers’ union have hit a stalemate, leaving students in limbo. Both sides claim to have valid points: the board wants tighter budget limits, while teachers demand higher wages and better resources. Negotiations have stalled for weeks, with neither party willing
A former science teacher in Georgia faces serious charges after evidence surfaced that she had an OnlyFans profile and allegedly used it to manipulate students. The case, investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, uncovered documents that suggest some teens tried to pressure her into givin
Rhode Island wants to grow its life sciences sector, but it’s making a strange move at the same time. Lawmakers just voted to block new charter schools for three years, claiming they need time to fix school funding. That sounds fair, but the timing is suspicious. Charter schools take money away from
South Bend schools are turning to teachers with emergency permits to fill gaps caused by a nationwide shortage, a move that raises concerns about student learning and equity. Emergency permits allow educators who hold at least a bachelor’s degree to teach for one school year without full certificati
In Longmont, Colorado, a local teacher just got a big national honor. She was awarded for bringing science to life in a way that’s not just boring textbooks and worksheets. Students in her class don’t just read about nature—they dig in, literally. One of her biggest projects was turning a patch of
Education headlines often paint teachers as burnt‑out and desperate for change, but a fresh view of Arkansas’s workforce tells a different story. Surveys carried out across the state show that nearly nine out of ten teachers feel happy and successful in their roles, and most plan to stay at the s
Hey, have you ever wondered why some kids just click with reading, but others struggle no matter what? It is a huge problem right now. Many young people across the country are having trouble figuring out how to read well. This means the teachers who prepare future educators need better training too.
In Arizona, parents of children with special needs are rallying to change the rules around a program that lets families use public money for private schooling. The movement says that too much of the program’s budget is being spent on things that do not truly help students learn, and that public scho
South Carolina voters will pick between two education leaders this summer to challenge the current state superintendent. Sylvia Wright, a former classroom teacher, is running for the Democratic spot for the first time. Lisa Ellis, who already held the party’s nomination in 2022, returns with her own
