FUNDING CRISIS

May 28 2026OPINION

How science lost its way and found a better path

Science used to pride itself on clean, clear answers built from careful comparisons and strict controls. But one study on memory complaints across different groups shows how messy reality can be when we strip away too much context. Researchers matched participants on nearly every possible variable—a

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May 04 2026EDUCATION

Colorado’s School Funding Plan: Big Numbers, Small Impact?

Colorado plans to give K-12 schools nearly $195 million more next year, but that might not go as far as it seems. Lawmakers agreed to boost per-student funding by $440, bringing the total to over $12, 000 per child. Still, many rural schools worry the increase won’t cover rising costs or plug budget

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Chaos Behind Climate Reports

The next big climate study, called the Seventh Assessment Report or AR7, is supposed to be finished by 2029 for a major global meeting. But the group that writes it, the IPCC, is stuck in Bangkok where member countries could not agree on a timetable. This marks the fifth time in a row that the sched

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead's Teacher Contract Tangle: A $5M Hurdle

In the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, there's a big disagreement happening between the School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA). They're trying to figure out new contracts for teachers and staff, but they're stuck on a $5 million difference. The MEA thinks the schools need

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