In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u
The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o
The Saginaw Intermediate School District has chosen Felipe Monasi to lead its financial team, beginning March 23. The role covers a budget over $120 million and services for about 26, 000 students across the county. Monasi’s duties will span budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting, helping
In many New York classrooms, the day is packed with lessons with no real break. After hours of sitting and concentrating, the “reward” is often a screen in the gym instead of a chance to kick a ball. Elsewhere in the U. S. , only about half of states make schools schedule daily outdoor time, so free
Milan Momcilovic stands out on the court for Iowa State, not just because of his basketball skills, but because of his unique background. Born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, in 2004, he grew up in the heart of the Midwest, absorbing American culture while staying closely tied to his Serbian heritage. His p
In a quick turn of events, Logan Paul found himself in a heated exchange with Darrell “Housh” Doucette III during the opening match of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. The clash began when Paul, after a brief run by Doucette that scored the first points for Team USA, shoved the quarterback as he
Getting a research grant is hard work, and even harder after recent changes in federal rules. When a surgeon wins the money, it feels like a big win for their career and school. But winning is just the first step; actually doing the science and keeping the budget in check can be tricky. The good ne
The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’
A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p
The recent press gathering in Minneapolis highlighted a troubling trend: federal agents have begun showing up at hospitals, making it harder for people to get care. This mirrors earlier incidents where immigration officials entered schools, churches and other “sensitive places. ” Emergency rooms
