The First Amendment is a big deal, but not everyone knows what it truly covers. It's not a free pass for every action someone wants to take in the name of religion. Things like saying prayers in school, skipping vaccines, or wearing certain clothes at work can sometimes conflict with other important laws. A recent survey showed that only a small number of Americans ...
A big legal fight is happening over whether public schools in Texas and Louisiana should display the Ten Commandments. In January, a federal appeals court will listen to arguments from both states after lower courts said their laws were not okay. The issue started when Texas passed a law requiring every public classroom to hang a poster of the Ten Commandments. Fami...
A new team-up between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and the Save the Music Foundation is set to bring music education to more public schools across the U. S. Over the next three years, this partnership will create at least 25 new music programs, focusing on areas where Save the Music has already made a difference. Cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta, Cleveland...
Florida's public schools are in a tough spot. They are struggling with not enough money and too much politics. This is not good for the students, teachers, or the state as a whole. Teachers in Florida are paid the least in the country. This makes it hard to keep good teachers and hire new ones. Schools are cutting jobs and packing more students into classrooms. This...
Chicago's schools are in a tough spot. The new leader, Macquline King, just told everyone that the money trouble is worse than they thought. They need to find $730 million, which is a lot more than they expected. This means big decisions are coming. King is new to the job, but she knows it's her job to fix this mess. She wants to make sure schools open in August wit...
In Texas, a new bill is on its way to the governor's office, aiming to significantly change how schools handle LGBTQ topics and diversity efforts. The bill, known as Senate Bill 12, wants to stop schools from having clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity. It also wants to ban any teaching or programs that recognize these topics. This bill...
State Supreme Court elections have turned into major political showdowns. These contests have become increasingly expensive and heated, drawing in big money and national figures. The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, for example, saw a staggering $100 million in campaign spending. This trend isn't new but has been building for years, with both major parties now tr...
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is in a tight spot. The school district has a huge budget problem. The school board recently posted a budget change that lets the mayor's office borrow money for CPS. This is a big deal because the district's budget for 2025 has a massive hole in it. The district approved a $9. 9 billion budget in July. They did not include the costs...
A debate is brewing in Ascension Parish. Officials in Ascension Public Schools want financial literacy in their school curriculum. They want to bring a credit union to East Ascension High school. The idea of financial literacy sounds good. But how far money handling skills will go is uncertain. But it's not clear if a credit union is the best way to address this. ...
Teachers and school leaders in Idaho are speaking out against new laws that could send public money to private schools. They argue that this would be a waste of taxpayers' money and wouldn't help students much. Last Monday, they held a press conference at the Capitol to share their concerns. They think the state should put more money into public schools instead. One...