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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

Parents Eye Private Schools as City Cuts Gifted Programs

New York parents feel uneasy about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to end gifted programs for kindergartners in public schools. The move has sparked a surge of interest in private schools, where parents already invest heavily in tutoring and networking to secure spots. Some families have formed online groups t

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Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Mountain Snowfall Surprise: Big Drops Expected Friday

A cold front is moving into the Front Range, and people should expect a sudden change from the warm spell that has kept flowers bright and trees green. Early on Friday, the National Weather Service warned that Denver and Boulder could see up to six inches of snow, which might make the morning drive

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Mar 06 2026WEATHER

Snowy School Day Forces Many Class Cancellations

Heavy winter weather hit parts of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire on Friday, making roads icy and sidewalks slick. Because of the danger, many school districts decided to close schools or push back start times so that drivers could clear the streets safely. The cold front is expected

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Doctors and Diet: A New Push for Nutrition Lessons

A health leader has started a campaign to get medical schools to add more nutrition training. The plan asks colleges to review how much they teach about food, name a faculty person in charge of the topic, and post a public plan that aims for 40 hours of instruction. The goal is not to force a specif

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

A High‑School Hero Steps into the Capitol

Jax Birth, a senior from Ardmore High School, spent a week in the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the second session of the 60th Legislature. The opportunity was arranged by Representative Tammy Townley, who welcomed him as a page and offered the student a front‑row view of state politics.

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Future Doctors Will Learn More About Food

In a new agreement, about one in four U. S. medical schools plans to add nutrition lessons by the fall of 2026. The arrangement, which is optional, will see 52 schools provide at least 40 hours of teaching or a comparable test that covers dietary knowledge. The deal was negotiated by officials in th

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Tragic Blast at Minab School Leaves Dozens Dead

The morning of a Saturday in southern Iran turned into a nightmare when a missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school. The blast happened while children were in class, between 10:00 and 10:45 a. m. , when U. S. and Israeli forces were conducting their first wave of attacks on the region. Im

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

South Carolina’s High School Sports League Faces New Leadership

The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) is preparing for a major change in its top position. Jerome Singleton, who has led the league since 2005, will step down as commissioner by July 1, 2027. The decision was made after a lengthy meeting where the Executive Committee voted unanimously. Sing

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

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