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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

School Year Shortened Due to Weather

In Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the school year is wrapping up earlier than expected. This is due to the district facing more weather-related closures than anticipated. The district has had 11 days off due to bad weather. This has pushed the last day of school to June 2. However, the district is aiming t

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

Texas Schools: Big Changes on the Horizon

Texas is buzzing with education talks. Lawmakers are looking to shake things up with a bunch of new bills. One big issue is money. Schools are feeling the pinch with budgets that haven't changed since 2019. Inflation is making things tough, and some districts are even talking about closing schools.

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Texas Lawmakers Push for School Choice: A New Era for Education?

Texas is buzzing with talk about school choice. The state's House Speaker, Dustin Burrows, recently declared that this legislative session is all about pushing for a private-school voucher program. He believes that the time has finally come for families to have more options in education. Burrows ma

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Team: A Mess of Mistakes and Missteps

The Trump administration's choices in foreign policy have been a real headache. Take Pete Hegseth, for instance. He was picked for his job because he was good at talking on TV, but he wasn't ready for the big leagues. He made a huge blunder by revealing key points during talks about stopping Russia'

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Lead Testing Mix-Up in Colorado Schools

Imagine this: A chemist messes up data, and suddenly, schools are in a pickle. Back in December 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) discovered that not one, but two chemists had tampered with quality control data. This mess-up affected the testing method used to ch

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Texas Governor Pushes for School Choice

In a recent speech, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a significant push for a private school voucher program. This program, if implemented, would allow parents to choose where their children attend school, with the state providing up to $10, 000 for private school expenses or $2, 000 for homesch

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Wisconsin's Education Showdown: Two Candidates Face Off

Wisconsin's upcoming April election is shaping up to be a big deal for the state's education system. Two candidates have emerged from the primary election, each with their own vision for the future of education in Wisconsin. Jill Underly, the current leader of the Department of Public Instruction,

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Community Upset Over Loss of Beloved School Counselor

In Markham's Prairie-Hills Elementary District 144, a sudden change has left many residents worried. A well-respected mental health counselor, Eric V. Harwell, was unexpectedly let go on February 5th. This decision has sparked a community outcry, with many calling for his reinstatement. The counselo

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Middle Schoolers: Moving Less, Sitting More

Middle school is a tough time. Kids are growing, learning, and changing. But there's a big problem. They're not moving enough. Experts say that physical activity is super important for these students. But guess what? The amount of physical activity among middle schoolers has been dropping. This is a

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Feb 19 2025WEATHER

Cold Snap Challenges North Texas Schools

Schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are facing a chilly challenge this week. Despite an Arctic blast bringing the coldest air of the season, major school districts have decided to keep their doors open. The weather service has warned of single-digit wind chills and light freezing rain. This means

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