EDUCATION

Jun 19 2026POLITICS

A Hard Lesson for Rhode Island: Schools, Money, and Power

Rhode Island wants to grow its life sciences sector, but it’s making a strange move at the same time. Lawmakers just voted to block new charter schools for three years, claiming they need time to fix school funding. That sounds fair, but the timing is suspicious. Charter schools take money away from

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Jun 19 2026LIFESTYLE

A Teacher Who Left a Lasting Mark on Chicago's Funeral Industry

Tim Kowalski spent over three decades shaping the future of Chicago’s funeral directors at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. More than just an instructor, he taught over 3, 000 students the technical skills of embalming while emphasizing the importance of treating the grieving with kindness. His

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

When Schools Fail Kids with Disabilities, Who Steps In?

Parents of disabled students often find themselves fighting an uphill battle against school systems that don’t meet their children’s needs. Many have waited years for the federal government to respond to complaints about bullying, unfair discipline, or denied services. Now, as oversight shifts to ot

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Leaders from Three Regions Gather to Discuss Future of Work, Democracy, and Learning

Next week’s forum in San Francisco isn’t just another tech talk—it’s a chance to see how different parts of the world are racing to keep up with AI’s latest shift. Leaders from the Bay Area, Ukraine, and the Baltic states will meet June 26 at the Grand Hyatt to swap strategies on an AI model that do

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Changing Schools’ Support: A New Problem for Kids with Disabilities

Families who rely on schools to help kids with disabilities feel uneasy about the latest reshuffling of government duties. In March, the Justice Department will take over civil‑rights enforcement in schools, while the Health and Human Services agency will run special education. The move was me

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Parents Fear New Education Rules Will Worsen Discrimination

A growing number of parents are worried that the latest changes in the Education Department will make it harder to protect children with disabilities from bullying and unfair treatment. The new rules shift civil‑rights enforcement and special‑education duties to other offices, a move critics say

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Jun 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A new chapter for a historic building in Oklahoma

Walker Hall, a century-old brick building in Oklahoma, has been getting a fresh wave of attention lately. The place has deep roots in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s history, but it’s not just about the past anymore. Both the Nation and local leaders recently marked the building’s ongoing role in the

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Jun 18 2026EDUCATION

How Fake Students Are Draining Utah’s College Funds

Last year, Utah’s colleges paid over $834, 000 for students who didn’t exist—a problem called enrollment fraud. These "ghost students" use stolen or fake identities to get financial aid, forcing real students to wait for classes while schools scramble to fix the mess. Salt Lake Community College alo

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Holistic Beauty: A New Way to Feel Good Inside and Out

Laura Cala, a Colombian plastic surgeon who runs a popular medspa, is growing her education hub called Cala 360. The site mixes health tips, emotional support and beauty advice so people can feel better on all levels. The platform works together with her podcast, “Beauty Without Filters, ” giving

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Jun 17 2026EDUCATION

Teachers on Temporary Permits: A Growing Challenge in South Bend

South Bend schools are turning to teachers with emergency permits to fill gaps caused by a nationwide shortage, a move that raises concerns about student learning and equity. Emergency permits allow educators who hold at least a bachelor’s degree to teach for one school year without full certificati

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