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Dec 05 2025OPINION

Gen Z's Struggle: Are We Holding Them Back?

Five years after the pandemic, many young people are still feeling its effects. Schools are making things easier by not requiring tests and giving out higher grades. But is this really helping? More students are being told they have learning disabilities or mental health issues. Is this fair, or are

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Spot for Fun and Games in Aliso Viejo

Lucky Strike Entertainment has just opened a new place in Aliso Viejo, California. This is not just any ordinary spot. It is a huge entertainment hub with lots of activities for everyone. The venue is spread over nearly 38, 000 square feet and includes 35 bowling lanes, an arcade with 60 games, and

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Dec 05 2025EDUCATION

Revere Schools: Money, Learning, and Student Wins

Revere Local Schools are doing well financially, but there are some bumps ahead. The district's treasurer shared a five-year money plan at a recent school board meeting. Good news: they expect to have $19. 7 million saved by 2030. This is mostly because of higher property taxes and new buildings in

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Dec 05 2025EDUCATION

Money Smarts for Grads: How Schools Are Prepping Teens for Real Life

In many states, high school students must now take a class on money management to graduate. This class covers important topics like saving, credit, debt, budgeting, and spotting scams. Ohio is one of these states, and the rule started for students who began ninth grade in 2022. Across the country,

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Dec 04 2025BUSINESS

The Ups and Downs of Finding and Keeping a Job After 50

Getting and holding onto a job is super important for people's money, social life, and feeling part of society. This review looks at what helps or makes it harder for workers over 50 to find and keep jobs. It checked out 244 studies and reports. The review used a theory called Human Ecology Theory.

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Dec 04 2025EDUCATION

Why Slashing Special Education Funding is a Bad Idea

Special education has been a bipartisan priority since 1975. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was a big deal. It meant that kids with disabilities would get the support they need. But now, there's talk about cutting funds. That's a problem. Kids with disabilities need proper e

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Dec 04 2025EDUCATION

School Boards: A Fresh Start for Student Success

School boards in Pennsylvania have a big job ahead. Every year, they get a fresh start. This is not just about picking leaders. It is a chance to promise again to put students first. Many people do not know what school boards really do. They make big decisions. But they can only do this together. N

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Dec 04 2025EDUCATION

Boston's School Closure Plan Sparks Community Fury

Boston is facing a heated debate as the school district considers shutting down three schools. The plan has ignited strong emotions among parents, teachers, and students, who are fighting to keep these schools open. The schools at risk are The Community Academy of Science and Health, Another Course

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Faces and Tech: A New Way to Communicate

Technology is changing how we talk to each other. A group of professors and students from Quinnipiac University created software that lets people control devices with their faces. This is a big deal for people who can't move much. The idea started when Chetan Jaiswal, a computer science professor,

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Clean Water Quest: Turning Farm Waste into a Pollution Fighter

Wheat straw, often seen as farm waste, has a new role in cleaning up water. Scientists have found a way to tweak it chemically to soak up a harmful dye called Rhodamine B. This dye is tough to break down and can be toxic. The modified straw, now called EWS, is a game-changer. EWS is made by treatin

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