SCHOOL

Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Persistence Pays: A Fresh Look at Bay County Sports Highlights

Pinconning’s girls’ soccer team turned a long season of hard work into a bright moment when Ariana Bustamante scored the first goal of the year, earning her squad a 2‑2 tie with Unionville‑Sebewaing. The win shows how steady effort can finally break through, a point the coach highlighted by praising

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Colorado’s Schools Need More Money – Here’s How It Could Happen

Every summer in Colorado, schools face the same problem: classrooms get too hot to teach in. Fans and open windows can’t fix it when there’s no air conditioning. This isn’t just about comfort—it’s a sign of a bigger issue. For over 30 years, Colorado has kept schools underfunded by limiting how much

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Apr 27 2026EDUCATION

How Iowa’s School Money Helps Families Pick the Right Classroom

Many Iowa families now have a new way to pay for private school or other learning options, thanks to a program called Education Savings Accounts. Instead of being stuck in one school just because it’s close to home, parents can use about $8, 000 per child each year to cover tuition, books, tutors, o

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Vermont High School Games Kick Off with Surprising Wins

The spring season in Vermont high schools has started, and the first Saturday’s games delivered plenty of excitement. In boys’ lacrosse, BFA‑Fairfax edged Green Mountain Valley with a 10–7 win. The game featured solid pitching from Tristan Mitrak and Jacob Gray, who each secured three saves for Fair

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

How Much Do Top School Officials Really Need to Earn?

A Colorado school district made headlines after paying two top leaders salaries that shock many residents. One official earned over $330, 000 per year, while their spouse—a district employee—made nearly $250, 000. For context, those figures are closer to what executives at Fortune 500 companies earn

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Big plays and milestones in April high school sports

On a busy Friday across Massachusetts high schools, athletes piled up milestones, shutout wins, and clutch performances that kept coaches busy updating stat sheets. One senior catcher turned heads by collecting three career firsts in a single game: her 100th hit, 100th stolen base, and 100th run sco

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Georgetown High’s Future Stars Head to College Sports

The Bulldogs’ senior class, led by coach Jordan Portee, had a standout year even though they fell short of the state title. They reached a peak ranking of fifth in the Class 3A poll, showing strong performance on the court. What truly set this group apart was that every starting player is moving on

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

OpenAI Leader Says Sorry for Not Alerting Police About a Dangerous User

Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, wrote a letter to the town of Tumbler Ridge on April 23. He apologized for not telling police about a banned ChatGPT account that was linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar. Van Rootselaar is the person who killed eight people in a school in February and then took his own lif

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Roundup: Local Stars Shine in College Plans and Team Tributes

Two East Islip football players recently earned countywide honors at an awards event where only 11 athletes receive top recognition. Dylan Bayer became one of the Golden Eleven Scholar Athletes for 2025, a title that combines sports skill with academic success. His teammate Jake Simmons was named Pl

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Teachers vs Government: A Clash Over Classroom Views

New York City schools are in the spotlight once more as officials investigate a group of teachers who openly support Palestinian rights. The federal government claims these educators pushed harmful views against Jewish students by calling Zionists "genocidal white supremacists" in class. But here’s

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