Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an
Schools are always looking for ways to make learning more effective. One idea that has been gaining traction is physically active learning. This means getting students to move around while they learn. But there are some problems with this approach. For one, it's often seen as just a way to keep kids
Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o
Local newspapers are shutting down at an alarming rate. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a well-known newspaper, recently stopped printing due to a legal battle with its employees. This is not an isolated incident. Over the past two decades, thousands of newspapers have closed, leaving many communities
Schools are getting a tech upgrade with new Chromebooks designed to make learning easier and safer. These devices are built to handle the daily wear and tear of student life. They come with features like AI-powered learning tools, strong security, and easy-to-repair parts. The latest models include
Local high school basketball teams had an exciting night on Tuesday, January 6th. The games were packed with drama, big plays, and impressive performances. In girls' basketball, Notre Dame's teams both came out on top against Bay Port. The Tritons' girls won 57-49, thanks to Destiny Webster's 17 po
Local high school basketball teams had an exciting weekend at the ASU Christmas Classic. The Centauri Falcons showed their strength by winning both of their games. They first beat Gunnison 58-51 and then took down Summit 51-40. On the other hand, the Alamosa Mean Moose had a mixed weekend. They lost
Local news has always been a big deal in America. It's where people go to find out what's happening in their own backyard. But things are changing, and not necessarily for the better. Big companies are buying up local TV stations. This means that the news you see might not be as local as it used to
Schools are trying hard to make students feel safe and happy. But new research shows that this might not be working for everyone. In fact, it could be making things worse for some kids. The study looked at over a million students in California. It found that students who are bullied because of who
Schools are getting a big boost for mental health support. The Education Department just gave out $208 million to 65 schools. This is a big deal because earlier, over 200 mental health grants from the last administration were canceled. Most of this new money is going to schools in rural areas. The g
