Richardson schools will cut down on screen time starting next year, replacing tablets and apps with old-school writing and books. Students in first through fourth grade will get no more than twenty minutes of screen time daily, while fifth and sixth graders are limited to half an hour. Older student
San Diego County supervisors plan to bundle three big changes into one November vote. First, they want an ethics board for elected leaders. Second, they propose a new budget watchdog to check spending. Third, supervisors could serve three terms instead of two. Each idea sounds reasonable on its own
The U. S. Forest Service looks after nearly 200 million acres of public lands spread across the country. Forests and grasslands need regular care to stay healthy and safe. Many experts have pointed out that the agency could work more closely with local groups, tribes, and state teams to improve fore
This summer, big changes are coming to how Americans pay for college. Back in 2023, a new law set tighter limits on how much graduate students and parents can borrow from the government. It also removed some repayment plans that helped people with lower incomes. These changes were supposed to make b
In recent years, some U. S. districts have flipped the script on learning gains, especially in Alabama and a few other states. Rather than following the usual story of slow improvement, these districts have seen real jumps in reading and math scores. The shift began with a clear focus on phoni
Alabama’s governor spent her latest public appearance highlighting past wins instead of diving into current debates like redistricting. Her speech at the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber event focused on economic growth and school improvements, leaving out any questions about ongoing political figh
Two Democratic senators from Arizona and California are caught in the middle of a tricky debate over cryptocurrency regulations and ethics. Senators Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff have both received significant financial support from crypto-related groups, which adds pressure as they consider a new b
For years, the Supreme Court has quietly gained more influence in US politics than its founders ever planned. Now it sits in the middle of fiery debates, often making decisions that lean heavily conservative while handling issues that should be settled by elected leaders. Some argue that Democrats m
Dutch hospitals started adding lifestyle desks in 2022 to give patients a single place where they can ask for non-medical help. Instead of just treating sickness, these desks try to link people to workshops, diet plans or stress programs run by local groups. In the beginning, every hospital set up i
Chile’s government expects the economy to expand by just over 2% this year, despite pushing forward with spending cuts and reforms aimed at attracting more investment. The administration, led by a conservative team, insists on sticking to a 4% growth goal, but admits the path won’t be smooth. With g
