Anchorage families are raising big questions about their local schools. They’re not asking for miracles—just basic things like clear communication, fair policies, and programs that actually work for their kids. But lately, many parents feel left in the dark when the school district makes sudden chan
When students in Florida head to the state debate tournament, they expect a big event. Yet many feel it is just a small local meet. Compared to Texas, where the debate championship pulls in more than 150 speakers, Florida’s field is less than half that size. Both states value education and produce
New York’s governor is taking a surprising step by backing a federal program that could give families more school options. The plan, set to start in 2027, lets states choose to participate by offering tax credits to parents who send kids to private or charter schools. Hochul’s team says she supports
In Arkansas, a big debate is happening about where public school money should go. A new program lets families use taxpayer cash for private schools or homeschooling. Some leaders in charge of making these rules are also deciding how their own kids should learn. Officials like the governor and attor
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
When school bells ring before 8 a. m. , high schoolers are still in their deepest sleep—like adults waking up at 4 a. m. to run marathons. Scientists call this their "body clock shift. " At puberty, teens naturally stay awake later and wake up later too. Yet most schools start when their brains are
In many U. S. schools, kids get tablets or laptops for class work, a move meant to ready them for a digital future. Yet worries about too much screen use have pushed some districts to rethink this practice. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second‑largest in the country, recently decid
The U. S. Education Department will enforce new rules on July 1 that cap how much students can borrow for graduate studies. These limits come from a federal law signed in July 2025 that reshaped the student‑loan system. The goal is to make college more affordable and simplify repayment for borrowers
Alaska's schools face tough problems today. Many classrooms have fewer students than before. Some people think closing schools is the only answer. But that misses the real issue. Years of decisions have left schools struggling. Money problems make it hard to help students. When schools can't give k
The Atlantic City school board is about to vote on renewing Superintendent La'Quetta Small's contract for another five years. This move comes even as critics wonder why she was cleared of past allegations just as the new deal is being discussed. Some see a pattern here: when problems arise, the resp
