"The state of New Mexico has slipped to the bottom of national school rankings for a decade. While other states shuffle up and down, New Mexico stays far behind—like a runner who never reaches the finish line. The root of this problem appears to be how the state’s education system is organized, not
A former athlete was 55 when doctors found a lump in his chest during a routine exam. He had no family history of the disease and felt completely healthy, so the diagnosis came as a surprise. Scans confirmed it was malignant, leading to surgery followed by radiation and a new medication plan. Aft
A new program helps hospital staff learn about artificial intelligence. The course is short and voluntary, so anyone in the health system can sign up. It uses quick lessons that mix text, images and videos made by AI tools. The first three months saw 80 people enroll. They watched more t
A Saturday morning at Clairemont High School, a boy walked across the stage and earned his diploma. Earlier that day, a little girl had just finished kindergarten at a nearby school. The dad who watched both moments felt his heart pull in two directions: looking forward to the girl’s future and back
A new legal fight is brewing over whether public universities can punish students or staff for not using someone's preferred pronouns. The lawsuit targets the University of California system, arguing that its rules on names and pronouns cross into forced speech. Critics say this turns basic conversa
Alaska will close 12 more schools this year, adding pressure on families who depend on neighborhood education. While some leaders praise charter schools and homeschooling, they often forget how many households need the safety net of their local public school. Alaska’s rising cost of living means man
School plays a big role in shaping how kids learn and grow, not just in subjects like math or science, but also in understanding life’s tougher topics. Yet death and dying rarely come up in class discussions. Many schools struggle to find the right way to include these conversations in lessons. With
Many parents today rely on home visits from trained helpers to learn how to raise young children safely. These programs show real results in keeping kids healthy and happy. But one big danger still gets left out of most conversations: child sexual abuse. Most parents never learn how to talk about th
New data shows that many U. S. schools still treat students differently because of race, even though segregation is illegal. A 2025 study by Brown University found that districts with fewer Black and Hispanic students get about $900 to $1, 000 more per pupil than those with higher percentages of
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
