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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

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Jan 24 2026EDUCATION

Texas' School Choice Plan: What Parents Need to Know

Texas is rolling out a new education program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts. This program, which starts in the 2026-27 school year, is like a voucher system. It lets parents use state money for private school or homeschooling. The Texas Educational Agency is holding meetings to explain

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

Teachers Union Under Fire: Whistleblower Exposes Political Agenda

The National Education Association (NEA), a major teachers union, is facing heat for allegedly prioritizing political causes over student needs. An anonymous insider claims the workplace is dominated by liberal views, making it tough for conservatives to speak up. The whistleblower describes a cultu

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

Houston Takes the Lead in Texas' School Voucher Program

Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo

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Jan 08 2026EDUCATION

Texas Teachers Face Backlash Over Social Media Posts

In Texas, a heated debate is unfolding after state education officials began scrutinizing teachers' social media posts related to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Texas American Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit to halt these investigations, arguing that the policy in

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Jan 03 2026EDUCATION

Arkansas Schools See Big Drop in Students

Arkansas public schools are seeing fewer students than they have in two decades. The state's education department reports that the number of K-12 students in public schools has dropped to 465, 421 this year. That's nearly 9, 000 fewer students than last year. The decline isn't just happening in one

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Teachers Who Make Learning Fun: A Look at Carly Saal and Stacey Canova's Classroom

In a classroom decorated with green streamers and a festive Grinch-themed tree, first-grade teacher Carly Saal and her colleague Stacey Canova were making learning an exciting adventure for their students. The room buzzed with energy as 6- and 7-year-olds eagerly participated in Grinch Day activitie

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Dec 23 2025EDUCATION

Texas' New School Voucher Program: What Families Should Know

Texas is set to launch a new education savings account (ESA) program in the 2026-27 school year. This program will allow families to use public funds for private school tuition, homeschooling, or other educational expenses. The application process for families will open on February 4, while accredit

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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Josh Hutcherson's Hidden Gem: A Dark Tale of Love and Danger

Josh Hutcherson, known for his roles in "The Hunger Games" and "Bridge to Terabithia, " took on a different kind of challenge in 2014. He starred in and produced "Escobar: Paradise Lost, " a crime thriller where he plays Nick Brady, a young man who finds himself entangled with the infamous drug lord

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Teachers Under Fire: The Impact of Online Activism on Careers

In August 2024, Susan Lewis, a music teacher from Oregon, lost her job at Valley Catholic School. The reason? Her social media posts about the situation in Gaza. Lewis was one of many targeted by StopAntisemitism, a group that claims to have helped get over 400 people fired for their views on Israel

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