A significant shift is happening in North Texas' education landscape. Over 250 private schools in the area have enrolled in a new state program. This program allows them to receive public funds. The program is similar to school vouchers. It was approved by Governor Greg Abbott last year. Starting in
Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo
A new high school focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is in the works, with a hefty price tag of $35 million. This isn't just any school; it's a place where students will dive deep into subjects that shape our future. The idea is to create a space where young minds can expl
In Colorado, public schools are seeing fewer kids. About 10, 000 students left, which is a 1. 2% drop. That's a big change, but not as big as during the pandemic. Back then, 30, 000 students left. So, why are kids leaving now? One reason is that fewer kids are in the age group for school. But that'
In a move set to transform education in Atlanta, the old Capitol View Elementary School is getting a fresh start. The building, which has been empty since 2017, is set to become the TGR Learning Lab Atlanta. This project is a team effort between Atlanta Public Schools (APS), the TGR Foundation, and
The Supreme Court has decided to tackle a significant issue: whether police can use tech to track people's phones during investigations. This case, Chatrie v. United States, revolves around a man named Okello T. Chatrie, who is currently in prison for a bank robbery that happened near Richmond, Virg
Britain's trains, once seen as safe and orderly, are now facing a serious crime problem. New data shows that foreign nationals are involved in a large number of arrests on trains and subways. In fact, they make up 80% of theft arrests and 40% of violent crime suspects. This is a big deal because mig
Domestic abuse is a big problem that hurts many people. It got even worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lots of studies have talked about this, but we need a big picture view to understand it better. This review aims to bring together all the information we have to see how domestic abuse changed dur
In a world where technology is everywhere, a big question arises: how much should police be allowed to dig into our phones? The Supreme Court is currently tackling this issue, focusing on something called geofence warrants. These warrants let law enforcement gather location data from all phones in a
Stars today are loud and proud about their views. Back in the day, speaking out could end a career. Now, it's expected. Social media makes it easy for everyone to share opinions. Celebrities have bigger audiences, so their voices carry further. Some argue stars should use their influence for good.
