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Dec 23 2025EDUCATION

Texas' New School Voucher Program: What Families Should Know

Texas is set to launch a new education savings account (ESA) program in the 2026-27 school year. This program will allow families to use public funds for private school tuition, homeschooling, or other educational expenses. The application process for families will open on February 4, while accredit

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Dec 23 2025EDUCATION

Unlocking Reading Success: Milwaukee Schools Take a Closer Look

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has been on a journey to improve reading skills among students. The district has been trying to use the science of reading (SOR), but it hasn't been easy. James Ferguson, a school board director, wanted to know why. He turned to Tina Owen-Moore, the district's board cl

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Vermont's Winter Sports Stars: Who's Making Waves?

Vermont's high school sports scene is buzzing with talent this winter. Fans are getting a say in who shines brightest, with voting open for the top girls' athlete of the week. This isn't just any vote; it's a chance for the public to cheer on their favorites and maybe even discover new ones. Voting

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Dec 22 2025WEATHER

Winter's Grip: School Delays Hit Southern Minnesota

Winter weather has made its presence known in southern Minnesota, causing a ripple effect on school schedules. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) has reported challenging travel conditions, prompting several school districts to adjust their plans for Monday, December 22nd, 2025. By

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Dec 22 2025EDUCATION

Building Skills: Columbia Falls Eyes New Trades Academy

Columbia Falls School District is pushing for a new charter school focused on trades. This isn't just any new idea; it's building on something they've already been doing well. For years, students from Columbia Falls have been working with Glacier National Park. They build cabins and other structures

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Texas Football Crowns Its Champions

In a grand finale, the 2025–26 UIL Texas high school football championships wrapped up at AT&T Stadium, showcasing the best teams from across the state. North Texas teams shone brightly, with Gordon High School making headlines. The Longhorns from Palo Pinto County, just west of Fort Worth, proved t

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Dec 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Electric School Buses Leave Kids Shivering in the Cold

In a small district near Buffalo, kids are facing a chilly surprise on their way to and from school. The issue? New electric school buses that can't keep them warm in winter. Parents are upset because these buses don't have heaters that work well in cold weather. The heaters use the same power as th

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Dec 21 2025SPORTS

Weekend Sports Showdown: Green Bay Teams Shine

The weekend was packed with exciting sports action in the Green Bay area. Basketball, hockey, and wrestling teams all had impressive performances. The Coleman Cougars showed their strength in both boys and girls basketball, winning their games with solid team efforts. The boys team pulled ahead in t

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Dec 21 2025BUSINESS

Indian Management Grads: The Global Hot Picks for Tech and Leadership Jobs

Indian business schools are seeing a big jump in global job offers. Companies from the UAE, US, Canada, and even Saudi Arabia are hiring more Indian management graduates. They want people skilled in tech, digital stuff, and leadership roles. This shows that young professionals from India are becomin

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Dec 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Detroit School Kids Get a Surprise Visit from Their Favorite YouTubers

In a Detroit school, something extraordinary happened just before the winter break. A group of third graders were in for a big surprise. Their teacher, Jennifer Pitcher, had a clever plan. She talked to them about social media and safe browsing. But she had a secret up her sleeve. The kids were big

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