After a grueling two-week strike, Marblehead students will finally be back in class on Wednesday. The town and its educators agreed on a tentative contract, though the specifics are still under wraps. This strike, part of several recent teacher walkouts on Massachusetts' North Shore, had left over 2
Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Educ
In South Carolina, a group known as The Beloved Early Education and Care Collective, or The BEE, recently brought together early childhood educators to discuss the challenges they face. One of the main topics was the impact of pay, policies, and resources on behavioral issues in classrooms. Kiana St
In her new book, "Cher: The Memoir, " Cher shares her tough times with ex-husband Sonny Bono. She talks about their pop duo, "Sonny & Cher, " and their popular '70s TV show. Howard Stern, a radio host, had strong feelings while reading Cher's book. He said Sonny did horrible things, making him want
The 2024 election night brought a significant shift in K-12 education as pro-school-choice candidates won in states like Texas. This was alongside President-elect Trump's commitment to school choice. Trump's choice for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is a strong supporter of school-choice leg
The study of interacting topological phases has always been intriguing, with one notable example being the composite Fermi liquid, which forms in strong magnetic fields. Recently, scientists have predicted that a similar phenomenon, the zero-field composite Fermi liquid, could occur in a twisted MoT
President-elect Donald Trump surprised many by nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul, as his secretary of Education. McMahon, a major Republican donor and a champion of small businesses, doesn’t have a background in education. Trump highlighted her leadership experienc
In Marblehead, teachers and school officials are starting to make some real headway in their talks. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) President, Jonathan Heller, shared that after a long wait, negotiations finally happened face-to-face on Monday. He's hopeful that these discussions will lea
Cher's new memoir reveals the dark side of her marriage to Sonny Bono. The iconic singer was pushed to the brink, contemplating suicide multiple times during their Vegas residency in 1972. At just 26 years old, her weight had dropped to 98 pounds as she worked tirelessly under Sonny's control. The b
Starting from 2025, Georgia will launch a new program called the Georgia Promise Scholarship. This program aims to help families cover private school costs or homeschooling needs. Eligible students are those who attend the lowest-performing public schools. Funds can be used for various educational n
