Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has been on a journey to improve reading skills among students. The district has been trying to use the science of reading (SOR), but it hasn't been easy. James Ferguson, a school board director, wanted to know why. He turned to Tina Owen-Moore, the district's board cl
Health goals are popular, but many people struggle to keep them. The problem isn't always motivation. Often, the goals are too big to keep up. Starting small and focusing on science-backed habits can make a big difference. Alcohol is a big issue. Drinking too much can cause health problems. Even cu
Larry Ellison, a tech billionaire and father of Paramount's CEO, has stepped up to personally guarantee a massive $40. 4 billion equity offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. This move is aimed at easing concerns raised by Warner Bros. Discovery's board about Paramount's initial proposal. Warner Bros. D
A recent dispute at CBS News has brought attention to the challenges of reporting on sensitive topics, especially those involving the Trump administration. The conflict revolves around a "60 Minutes" story that was pulled from the lineup just before it was set to air. The story, reported by correspo
In 2025, the term "podcast" is becoming as outdated as a flip phone. With almost every major podcast now featuring a video component, the lines between podcasts and TV shows are blurring. Take Seth Meyers' "A Closer Look" for example. Last year, one might argue that this is just a TV show clip. But
The Oscar season is in full swing, and several films are making waves. Warner Bros. ' "One Battle After Another" is the clear frontrunner, having won top prizes from major critics groups and landing the most nominations across various awards. However, other contenders like "Hamnet, " "Sinners, " and
The recent executive order to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III is a big deal. This move could change the game for the cannabis industry. It might ease some of the financial and regulatory hurdles that have been holding it back. For starters, this change could help with the bankin
Tax time can be confusing, especially when it comes to figuring out what counts as a business expense. Two experts from Wisconsin, Rick Kutch and Mark Leeder, share some key points to help business owners stay on track. First, let's talk about meals. Many people think any meal eaten during work hou
The world of finance is getting a digital makeover. Big, expensive investments that used to be out of reach for most people are now being broken down into smaller, digital pieces. This is all thanks to something called tokenization. It's like turning a big pizza into slices that everyone can afford.
Education technology, or EdTech, has been around for a while, but it's only now that we're seeing its true potential. Over the past 25 years, many educators have used EdTech to teach thousands of students from all over the world. But EdTech is more than just a tool for delivering content. It's a way
