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Oct 25 2025EDUCATION

Chicago Schools Face Tough Choices as ICE Raids Create Fear

In Chicago, a heated discussion is happening about how to keep students safe during ICE raids. Some school board members are pushing for online learning options. This comes after a student was detained on his way to school. The student was later released, but the incident has left many feeling uneas

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Oct 25 2025EDUCATION

Why Did the Blue Ribbon Schools Program Get Scrapped?

The recent decision to end the National Blue Ribbon Schools program has left many educators feeling disheartened. This program, which started in 1982, recognized schools for their excellence and hard work. Schools like Pellston Elementary in Michigan, which won the award in 2024, took great pride in

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Oct 25 2025CRIME

A Teacher's Dark Secret: From North Carolina to Florida

A 26-year-old elementary school teacher from North Carolina is now facing serious trouble. Jordan Kacie Hawk was recently arrested in Florida. She was picked up on a fugitive warrant linked to crimes she allegedly committed back in North Carolina. Hawk was a teacher in Kannapolis, a city near Charl

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Oct 24 2025EDUCATION

Towson High School: A Big Change on the Horizon

In Baltimore County, something exciting is happening at Towson High School. Leaders from the county and state recently started a huge construction project. This isn't just a small update. It's a major overhaul that will take years to finish. The plan is to add a big new section to the school. Some

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Oct 23 2025EDUCATION

Sumter County School Shines with High Attendance Rates

In Sumter County, one school is making waves for all the right reasons. Alice Drive Elementary School has earned the first-ever "Every Day Counts" award from the Sumter School District. This honor comes with a 95. 4% student attendance rate, which is no small feat. The school district has been worki

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Oct 23 2025EDUCATION

After School Magic: How Programs Boost Maine's Youth

In Maine, after school programs are more than just a place for kids to hang out. They are vital spaces where learning, safety, and growth happen. Programs like Portland LearningWorks Afterschool (LWAS) serve over 550 students across different towns. These programs are free, thanks to local school di

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Oct 22 2025EDUCATION

School Board Candidates Share Their Top Concerns

In the upcoming election for the Thompson School District Board of Education, candidates are highlighting different issues they believe are crucial for the district. One major concern is the drop in student numbers, which puts pressure on the district to maintain quality education with fewer resourc

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Oct 22 2025EDUCATION

Lake Worth ISD: A School District in the Spotlight

Lake Worth Independent School District is under the microscope. The Texas Education Agency is thinking about taking over the district. Why? Because the district has been getting "F" grades for too long. The Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath, recently visited the district to see things for himse

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Oct 22 2025EDUCATION

Music Teacher Stephanie Williams Honored as Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Stephanie Williams, a music educator, received a big surprise at Mountain View Elementary School. She thought the governor and education officials were there to celebrate the school's recent "A" rating. Instead, they had a special announcement: Williams was named the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Yea

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Oct 22 2025SPORTS

Local Sports Stars Shine in Week 8

The fall sports season is heating up in southwest Missouri, and athletes are stepping up their game. With only a few weeks left, every performance counts. Fans recently voted Forsyth's TaMarkus Holmes as the top athlete for Week 7, with a majority of the votes. But Week 8 brought even more standout

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