Tuesday brought mixed results for the Farmingdale School District's bond vote. Proposition One, worth $22. 15 million, passed, allowing for district-wide roof repairs and upgrades. The community showed support with 1, 202 yes votes. However, Proposition Two, valued at $55. 85 million, did not make t
Winter weather often disrupts daily routines, and for students in Kansas City, that means swapping school buses for laptops. Schools in Independence and Shawnee Mission are closing their doors today, while Liberty and North Kansas City schools are shifting to online classes. This change is all about
Recently, the West Hartford Town Council made a significant move to support local schools. They decided to allocate $300, 000 from the town's surplus funds for important upgrades. This money will be used to boost the school system's technology infrastructure and replace old furniture. The council ap
Ever wondered how our experiences as kids affect our mental health when we grow up? Well, let's talk about some tough stuff. Researchers have noticed that experiencing bad things as a kid can lead to self-harm and even suicidal thoughts in teens. But here’s the thing, school plays a huge role in tur
Imagine a school day without smartphones. That's what Ridge High School in New Jersey is planning to do. The school wants to see if leaving phones in backpacks for a whole day can boost student focus and well-being. The idea isn't new. Nearby William Annin School already does this. But Ridge High w
Schools across the Southern U. S. have canceled classes as another round of winter storms threaten the region. Texas, Kansas City, and Little Rock are among the areas seeing closures. The storm is expected to bring freezing rain and snow, making roads dangerous. Texas is preparing by treating roads
In Colorado Springs, teachers and community members recently rallied outside District 11's Administration Building to express their dissatisfaction with the Board of Education's decision to terminate a long-standing agreement with the Colorado Springs Education Association, their union. This agreeme
In 2018, a young girl named Jane found herself in a dark place. At 14, she was attending eighth grade in Freetown and taking religious education classes. Little did she know, her arts teacher and religious instructor, Gilbert Hernandez, was about to change her life forever. Within six months, Hernan
Last month, a shocking cyberattack hit PowerSchool, a cloud software used in schools. This attack compromised personal information of students and teachers in South Carolina. The state's education department is now digging deep to find out how many people were affected. PowerSchool admitted that som
These days, having enough and correct information about menstrual health is crucial for teenagers. Mobile phones are everywhere, so young people often look for or bump into menstrual health information online using websites, social media, or health apps. But even though online info is important, mos
