Plum Middle School is about to start another round of major upgrades after the school board signed contracts worth $3. 4 million. The first phase began last summer, and now the second phase will tackle the biggest job: replacing a roof that is over 25 years old and leaking into parts of the build
Alaska's schools face tough problems today. Many classrooms have fewer students than before. Some people think closing schools is the only answer. But that misses the real issue. Years of decisions have left schools struggling. Money problems make it hard to help students. When schools can't give k
The morning began with a buzz of excitement in the Geneseo high school gym. Students and families filled the stands, ready to cheer on their teammates. The softball team had worked hard all season, practicing late after school and in the evenings. Their coach praised their teamwork and focu
Worcester's Foley Stadium, built nearly a century ago in 1927, faces growing concerns about its maintenance. The 4, 000-seat venue serves as home ground for high school sports and hosts various tournaments, but worries have emerged over the condition of its track and playing surface. School official
A big crowd is gathering outside Lee County schools' main office in Fort Myers this Wednesday evening. They're not happy about planned budget cuts and teacher job losses. The protest runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2855 Colonial Blvd. People are upset about losing teachers and programs they care about.
Alaska’s school funding has dropped behind other states in a big way. While most states increased education spending by 26% from 2017 to 2022, Alaska only managed a 13% increase — barely enough to cover rising costs. Even when adjusted for Alaska’s high living expenses, the state still spends 15% le
Pinconning’s girls’ soccer team turned a long season of hard work into a bright moment when Ariana Bustamante scored the first goal of the year, earning her squad a 2‑2 tie with Unionville‑Sebewaing. The win shows how steady effort can finally break through, a point the coach highlighted by praising
Every summer in Colorado, schools face the same problem: classrooms get too hot to teach in. Fans and open windows can’t fix it when there’s no air conditioning. This isn’t just about comfort—it’s a sign of a bigger issue. For over 30 years, Colorado has kept schools underfunded by limiting how much
Many Iowa families now have a new way to pay for private school or other learning options, thanks to a program called Education Savings Accounts. Instead of being stuck in one school just because it’s close to home, parents can use about $8, 000 per child each year to cover tuition, books, tutors, o
The spring season in Vermont high schools has started, and the first Saturday’s games delivered plenty of excitement. In boys’ lacrosse, BFA‑Fairfax edged Green Mountain Valley with a 10–7 win. The game featured solid pitching from Tristan Mitrak and Jacob Gray, who each secured three saves for Fair
