Friday offers a packed day of high school sports across Central New York, with championship matchups leading the way. Lax fans should circle 10 a. m. for the boys’ lacrosse quarterfinals—LaFayette/Onondaga Central faces Cazenovia in a clash of teams with surprisingly strong records. Later at noon, R
Around 1:30 in the morning, a fire broke out at a long-empty Vallejo school building. About 40 firefighters rushed to the scene near Fifth Street. By 7:30 a. m. , the fire had grown so much that officials called for extra help, making it a three-alarm response. Luckily, no one got hurt, and crews ha
May and June in school often feel like a slow climb uphill. The year is nearly over, but tests and assignments still loom. Instead of dreading the final stretch, some schools flip the script and treat these weeks as a chance to learn differently. At St. Benedict’s in Newark, New Jersey, the last pus
A recent study suggests snack time can double as science time for young learners. Research shows preschoolers picked up science and vocabulary skills faster when teachers used food in lessons. The idea isn’t just about eating—it’s about experimenting with simple groceries to explain how plants grow,
The end of the regular season brought a mix of thrilling victories and personal milestones for many teams across Massachusetts. In baseball, BC High seized its first Catholic Conference title in six years after a dramatic walk‑off win over St. John’s (Shrewsbury). The game highlighted the resilience
A judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit against an elite California private school to go before a jury, after rejecting the school's request to keep the matter in closed arbitration. The case centers on a 7‑year‑old girl, referred to as E. K. , who alleges she was repeatedly targeted by older c
Many schools in the United States use a system called Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support for behavior, or MTSS‑B. It is a layered plan that aims to help students who may need extra help before they become serious troublemakers. In a large study, researchers looked at almost 17, 000 kids from 42 schools
Every summer, Birmingham schools buzz with alumni events, bringing together former students to catch up and celebrate. But some of these gatherings have turned dangerous, with shootings happening near schools and parks where events take place. Last year saw a serious injury when a woman was caught i
A private Quaker school in Cambridge has announced it will shut down after 65 years of teaching kids from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school opened in 1961 with a mission focused on Quaker values like simplicity, fairness, and responsibility. Instead of just teaching math or reading,
Last week, Google launched Googlebooks, new laptops built around AI features. These are meant to replace Chromebooks, which schools have used for years. But just days before Google’s announcement, Kansas City Public Schools decided to switch entirely to Apple’s MacBook Neos instead. They plan to rep
