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Mar 11 2026EDUCATION

Montana Moves Forward With New School Health Trust

The state auditor has signed off on a fresh initiative aimed at improving student health services across Montana. This approval marks the beginning of a new trust that will pool resources to support schools in providing better medical care. The decision comes after a review of the proposal’s financi

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Mar 11 2026HEALTH

Doctors Need a New Playbook for Healthy Lives

A young doctor once met a delivery driver who had lost two legs because of diabetes that went untreated. The man didn’t know how much his high blood sugar cost him until he was in the hospital. That meeting sparked a question that many medical students share: are we being taught to stop problems bef

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Nebraska School Board Rejects $11M Grant Proposal

The Nebraska Education Board held a meeting last week to review a proposal that would have given schools an additional $11 million for new programs. The plan aimed to fund technology upgrades, teacher training, and student support services across the state. However, after a lengthy discussion, the b

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

State Schools Get a Boost as Lawmakers Shift Funds

The Utah Legislature has wrapped up its 2026-2027 budget for public schools, choosing to reallocate money in a way that mirrors moves made in higher education the previous year. In 2025, state universities were required to divert a portion of their budgets toward high‑value fields like health care a

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

New Voices Needed for Colorado’s Future University

The future of the University of Colorado hinges on who sits on its Board of Regents. When a group of seasoned leaders decides to step aside, it shows they are looking beyond personal power and toward the institution’s long‑term health. Old experience is valuable, but if it is not paired with f

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

Girls Dreaming of STEM: A Real Unicorn

Many children love stories about magical creatures. In schools, work places and colleges a different kind of magic exists. Girls who want to study science, technology, engineering or math are the real heroes. The lack of female role models hurts their confidence. When teachers give examp

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

A New Farm School Barn Brings Hands‑On Learning to Osceola

Osceola County is investing in its own future by building a new agricultural barn at Harmony Middle School. The structure will let students from sixth grade onward work with animals, grow plants, and learn about farm equipment. Construction is slated to start later this year, giving the school a lon

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Griffin Jax: From High‑School Pitcher to Air Force Officer

Griffin Jax was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 22, 1994, and grew up in Colorado where baseball became his passion. In high school he dominated the mound at Cherry Creek, earning a 7–1 record and a low ERA that earned him Colorado’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Despite bei

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Science Fest in Atlanta Lets Kids Meet the Minds Behind Tech

The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz marathon; attendees are free to explore without worrying about scores or essays. The event’s co‑founder says the goal is simple: bring people face to face wi

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Mar 06 2026EDUCATION

University Leader Shines in New Nutrition Initiative

The latest nutrition effort at the university has been boosted by a key figure in its administration, according to a recent announcement. The project aims to weave healthy eating lessons into everyday campus life and has received strong support from the institution’s president. President Jeffrey Go

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