States are taking steps to limit ultraprocessed foods, driven by a new push from the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This movement, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, aims to address what Kennedy calls a childhood chronic disease crisis. The focu
In Massachusetts, high school athletes are making waves. Quarterbacks are leading their teams to victory with impressive yards and touchdowns. Peter Bourque, a junior from Hingham, threw for 210 yards and scored three touchdowns in a big win. Michael Bayko, a junior from Haverhill, also had a strong
In Massachusetts, two teachers are now on leave after their social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death sparked outrage. Kirk, a well-known conservative figure, was tragically shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. His death has sent shockwaves across the nation, and the reactions from the
President Donald Trump recently spoke at a meeting in Washington, D. C. He announced plans to have the Department of Education issue new rules. These rules would protect prayer in public schools. However, he did not share many details or a timeline for this plan. Trump mentioned that the Bible was
Florida is making a big change to its school vaccine rules. Starting soon, kids won't have to get shots for chickenpox and a few other illnesses to go to school. But this change won't happen right away. It will take about 90 days to go into effect. This move is a big deal because it goes against wh
Big teacher groups are spending a lot of money. The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association have put nearly 100 million dollars into various projects. A group called Defending Education is questioning where this money is really going. Erika Sanzi, who leads outreach f
Another school shooting has happened. This time, it was at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. It's the first of the new school year, but sadly, it won't be the last. Last year, there were over two dozen school shootings. Kids should be safe at school, but they're not. They're running, hidi
A tragic event unfolded at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Two young students lost their lives, and 17 others were hurt. This happened during a morning church service. The shooter, a man in his early 20s, took his own life after the attack. He used multiple weapons, including a rifle, shotgun, and
As summer winds down, parents' WhatsApp groups start buzzing again. It's like a slow wake-up call, with messages trickling in at first. Someone reminds everyone about after-school registration. A few replies follow, saying thanks and wishing everyone a great end of summer. Then, more messages appear
California is facing a serious reading crisis. Many students are struggling to read at grade level. A new bill, AB 1454, could change how reading is taught in the state. This bill focuses on evidence-based reading instruction. It includes phonics and vocabulary. This method is different from the who
