South Carolina’s educational leaders have set an ambitious goal: by 2030, they want at least 75% of students to be at or above grade level in reading, writing, and math. The recent school report cards show that schools are making progress, but they still have a long way to go to hit this target. Th
Recently, former President Donald Trump has made big promises about education. Instead of shutting down the Department of Education, he could use it as a tool to challenge current policies. This wouldn't be the first time Republican candidates have talked about shutting down the department, but they
Ever imagined a wild night where you switch bodies with your friends? That's the premise of Netflix's "Inside Out." This isn't your typical body swap comedy. It's dark, it's edgy, and it's full of surprises. The story follows a group of 30-something friends who gather for a wild night at their frien
Eve Kendrick, a dedicated science teacher at James Island Charter High School, is on a mission to get her students involved in real-world research. She wants to study how sea level rise is affecting local freshwater environments. Her project, called "Too Salty! Sea Level Rise & Freshwater Environmen
In North Lawndale's Collins Academy High School, students got hands-on with Play-Doh and laptop models to build skeletons, sparking excitement for future careers. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez witnessed this, fresh off the news of a $40 million investment for three North Lawndale schools
Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, 92 people are still missing. Officials from the state's emergency management, National Guard, and others gave an update at a press conference. Governor Roy Cooper warned that the number of missing could change as more information comes in. The storm
In the world of baseball, a big game is just around the corner. The New York Yankees are facing the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS). The Yankees have a seasoned pro, Gerrit Cole, on their side. Cole has shown his worth in the postseason, with an impres
A Georgia judge has stopped a new rule that would've required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots. This rule was set to start on October 22, just two weeks before the election. The judge said it would cause confusion and chaos because there's not enough time to train poll workers. This rule
The Menendez family is planning a rally outside the Los Angeles courthouse this Wednesday. They want the district attorney to consider resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez. The brothers were found guilty of killing their parents almost 30 years ago. Their extended family, including nieces, nephews,
Georgia saw a record-breaking turnout for early voting on Tuesday, with over 300,000 ballots cast. This is double the previous record from 2020, which stood at 136,000. The state, a crucial battleground, is still feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and controversial changes to election rules t
