Imagine this: a side of beef bigger than a classroom desk, and a group of high school students wielding sawblades, ready to tackle it. This isn't just a scene from a cooking show; it's the Food Education Fund in action, aiming to inject diversity into the world of fine dining. But are these hands-
Vernon's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Brian Stevenson, is being hailed for his innovative approach to reading intervention. Stevenson, who teaches eighth grade at Vernon Center Middle School, focuses on building relationships with his students and pushing them to read challenging books. But does t
Could getting a driver's license soon be easier for low-income teens in Wisconsin? The state has launched a new Driver Education Grant Program, aiming to make driving lessons more accessible. The program, funded by $6 million from the governor's budget, will cover the cost of driver's ed for eligi
One of the most troubling parts of that identity instruction is the idea that you can't say something — even if you think it's true or important to discuss — because your words might "offend" some people.
Think of the biggest pandemic-era scam. No, not the toilet paper shortage. We're talking about a massive swindle that siphoned millions of dollars meant for feeding hungry kids. That's right, in Minnesota, a charity called Feeding Our Future, allegedly cooked up a scheme so audacious it involved ov
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action has sent ripples through college admissions, with some selective colleges reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes. It begs the question, is this just a blip or the start of a major trend? It's too early
A 14-year-old boy tragically took the lives of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia. This event, just another in a long line of school shootings, begs the question: how many more tragedies must occur before we truly address this issue? The US Secretary of Education, Mi
Imagine trying to balance your budget, figure out how much paint you need for a room, or even understand why the weather forecast is important. Now, picture struggling with these tasks because you just can’t grasp the math behind them. This is the reality for many Americans. Some experts blame our e
For almost a century, the teaching of evolution in public schools has been a hotbed of controversy. While laws banning its instruction have been struck down, a new wave of legislation is attempting to subtly undermine the role of established scientific theories in the classroom. Instead of outrigh
New York City is rolling out the red carpet for over 11,000 students heading into 24 brand-new public school buildings this fall. This marks the biggest school construction boom in 20 years, eliminating the need for most of those temporary, often cramped, trailer classrooms. But are these gleami
