Recent data from smart collars shows that some dog breeds walk far less than expected. The study tracked millions of steps over 90 days across the U. S. , using GPS collars that now include smaller dogs thanks to a new model. The results reveal a wide range: the most active pups can reach over 20, 0
Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th
In recent news, a teacher union president praised how some southern states are improving reading skills. He pointed out that the progress in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana is not about politics but about solid teaching plans and well‑trained teachers. These states have put the right materials in
The state’s new “Bluebonnet” reading guide, meant to add more religious ideas into schools, has been found full of mistakes. Teachers and officials spotted hundreds of errors after the books hit classrooms in 2024. Because of these problems, the Texas Board of Education approved a package of corr
The Colorado Department of Education found that Cherry Creek Schools did not give sign‑language interpreters to 11 deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students at the start of the 2025‑26 school year. The issue arose after a parent filed a complaint in October. Investigators reviewed the district’s records a
The idea of merging college sports television contracts has been praised by some lawmakers as a way to boost money for schools. A recent study from the SEC and Big Ten says that this plan would actually bring in less cash than keeping each conference’s deals separate. The research looks at how th
A 22‑year‑old marine student is stuck waiting for his Coast Guard exam because a government shutdown has halted federal exams. His family has spent four years of hard work on this day, but politics have turned it into a waiting game. The problem is not just one student; the Coast Guard, TSA an
T. I. has just released another track that calls out 50 Cent, and this time the lyrics come across as even sharper than before. Fans on social media were quick to weigh in, and the comments show how heated this back‑and‑forth is getting. Before T. I. ’s latest release, 50 Cent had taken a break f
In Baltimore, February feels heavy because the city has to remember its past while looking at its future. Students gather for speeches, museums display pictures, and city leaders speak about history. Yet, the real work lies beyond these events. A young boy in Baltimore once worked in a shipyard and
Deborah Huntley, once a professor and administrator in Saginaw Valley State University, will speak about the place of women in science at a Women’s History Month event. The talk, titled “Science, Women of Science, and Women in Science, ” is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Hoyt Library auditor
