The North Stars exploded early, racking up a record 21 runs in the first inning before finishing with a 33‑to‑zero victory over Bartlett. Abby Zawadski was the star, hitting three times and driving in eight runs with two homers. Julianna Kouba added a home run and four RBIs, while Jillian Salter had
Texas education officials are arguing over a new rule that would make Bible stories part of the required reading for public school kids from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Some parents and religious leaders say these stories belong in schools because they shaped America’s history and values. Ot
Kids now have another place to play online thanks to Netflix. The streaming service recently released Netflix Playground, a free app packed with games for children under eight. Right now, the app only works in the U. S. , Canada, and Australia, but it already includes well-known characters like Pepp
Michigan high‑school sports are in full swing this spring, and the race for the Ultimate State Champion title heats up. The competition rewards schools for how far their teams advance in state tournaments, giving 20 points to champions and scaling down to a single point for 16th place in events like
The Ravenna School Board will meet on April 7 to talk about a new elementary school that the district hopes to build without asking voters for extra money. The meeting starts at 4 p. m. in the board office on East Summit Street, where an architect will show a design that would rely largely on fundin
Spring Cove School District faces a $2 million gap for the 2026‑27 school year. The district plans to spend about $34 million, while revenue is only $32 million, a difference that could threaten programs and maintenance. The projected costs are up 2. 5 percent from last year, whereas revenue grew
Parents who choose private schools often feel happier with their kids’ learning than those who stay in public schools. A study by 50Can shows about two‑thirds of private‑school parents report being “very satisfied, ” compared with 42 % of public‑school parents. Private‑school students also tend to s
A new Australian series has quietly become a hit with young audiences. It’s not just another teen drama—it actually talks about real problems kids face today. The story follows Amerie, a sharp-witted student who teams up with her best friend Harper to uncover the chaos at their Sydney school. What s
Many schools in Hampton Roads are now using telehealth to help students get medical and mental health care without leaving campus. In Newport News and Portsmouth, a program run by Sentara gives families a quick way to see doctors through video calls set up right in the school building. A nurse first
A five-night concert series at Hollywood High School just ended with Mitski wrapping up her stay, adding to a small but notable tradition of pop stars performing in the school's auditorium. While big names like Elvis Costello and Morrissey have played there before, this residency highlights how deep
