During spring break, New Voices activists Faye Zayed, Charlotte Schwarte, Erick Garcia, Ava Weaver and Elizabeth Yowell talked to legislative aides about supporting House Bill 4821, a bill that would establish...

In just one minute, Joey Elasmar set a vision for the future of the Brookline Public Library. Taking the floor at State Rep. Tommy Vitolo’s Spring Social on March 23, he offered his solution to a tension...

Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14159 on January 20, 2025 titled "Protecting The American People Against Invasion." This order significantly expands the role of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Exchange students Bagus Mahottama-Wijaya, Azra Tosun and Duygu Celik are worried. In February, the Trump Administration approved a federal funding freeze affecting student exchange programs. The decision...

Ohio’s House Bill 8, also known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” takes effect today and is already generating intense reactions from educators, students and advocacy groups across the state. The...

She receives a call from her manager on her work radio.  “Hey, something’s going on.” She bolts from her lifeguard position to the basketball courts as she sees an older man lying down,...

HOUSTON - Mayor John Whitmire understands that Kingwood residents are frustrated and worried. Hurricane season begins on June 1, and many families in the “Livable Forest” are still recovering from...

On April 1, President Donald Trump and his administration terminated $106 million in K-12 education funding for Massachusetts, targeting statewide efforts to address pandemic-related learning loss around...

It’s a bright, sunny day with just the right amount of breeze in the town of Prosper – the perfect day for Prosper resident Monica Zimmerman to relax in Frontier Park as her two children play in the...

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As the bell rings at 4:15 p.m., the Coppell High School student body rushes past the exit doors to end their school day. Yet, every day many students remain behind, whether meeting to discuss the latest...

McLean High School failed to continue its seven-year streak of winning the First Amendment Press Freedom Award (FAPFA)—a national award given to outstanding student publications for their exercise of...

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The series “We Create the Culture We Want,” named after the mantra, highlights aspects of culture at the high school that impact the community. This first installment explores high caffeine usage among...

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has warned 60 colleges and universities that they could face penalties if they don’t follow Title VI of the Civil Rights Act...

Throughout history, women across the world fought for equal rights, whether it be for suffrage or equal pay. Their movements created significant change, and women have since gained representation in many...

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From “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,” almost all students within the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) are exposed to literary themes of racial...

Troubling Trends: Rising substance use and absenteeism among female students Amid a growing national conversation about adolescent well-being, new data from ARHS has revealed concerning trends: female...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25 that the Trump administration, specifically its White House press team, will control the media coverage of presidential affairs,...

Coppell High School history teacher Joshua Chanin is always up for a challenge, and is taking on the challenge of running for office this spring. On May 3, Chanin will be on the ballot for Lewisville...

Every year, world leaders gather at the heart of New York City—Midtown Manhattan. They discuss the world’s most pressing issues such as climate change, housing, human rights and keeping international...

Many controversial, classic books are being challenged for bans in our school and public libraries; such as 1984, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Color Purple, but there are many more that may take you...

On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling,” to “instill a patriotic admiration for our incredible Nation and the values...

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Members of the Wayland Educators Association (WEA) participated in a “walk-in” on March 19 in protest of President Donald Trump’s recent actions that point towards shutting down the Department of...

“The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.” Most McCallum students and people in Texas are familiar with this song, which is performed before UT football games by the band,...

On Tuesday, March 18, the Louisville chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (LSJP) led a protest on the University of Louisville campus. The organization marched from the UofL’s George J. Howe...

With increasing political tensions in the United States following the re-election of President Donald Trump, some Americans have advocated for large changes in their communities. Over 30 Illinois counties...

Over 50,000 Koreans protested against the removal of ousted president Yoon Suk-Yeol (윤석열) at Dong-Daegu Station, on Saturday, Feb 8. Citizens from all across the nation traveled to Daegu. Multiple...

Central Texas firefighters are battling a massive wildfire north of Fredericksburg that has consumed 9,737 acres since it began Saturday afternoon. Designated by the Texas A&M Forest Service as the...

As President Trump proceeds with freezing spending appropriated by Congress to the Department of Education, K-12 schools around the nation are feeling the pressure. Schools may prioritize cutting services...

At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Austin Independent School District Police Chief Wayne Sneed discussed further details about the threat against the McCallum campus that led his department to...

Trustees face the crowded boardroom at Vonita White Administration Building, bracing for the difficult conversations ahead. Seats are filled with parents, teachers and community members, each with their...

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is no stranger to controversy — nor to the consequences of enforcing Title IX ineffectively in the past. Mishandled sexual assault cases have placed the district...

Almost 50 days after President Donald J. Trump stepped into office, sweeping changes have been made to the nation’s DEI programs. Loudoun County Public Schools’s DEIA office, though, has stayed out...

In March 1980, the Wheeling Park High School Speech and Debate team won its first state championship. Fast-forward to today, and the team has officially won its 45th consecutive state championship. The...

This time around, the one thing school officials were certain of was it wasn’t a cyberattack, though today’s 12-hour network outage that lasted the whole school day prompted many teachers and students...

On Feb. 14, Haskell cross country coach Clay Mayes walked into a meeting with Haskell athletic director Zach Wilkerson not knowing what to expect. He walked out of the meeting unemployed and worried about...

On Feb. 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education released a letter explaining that schools that receive federal funding must cease the use of race as a determining factor in scholarships, admissions,...

Alexandria’s school board approved its budget for the upcoming school year at a meeting Feb. 26, despite receiving mixed reactions from school staff and students, with many saying that the funds set...

When drifting off in class or roaming the hallways, NASH students may come upon an unexpected sight--Jesus Christ, about an inch tall and made of rubber. Over the past few months of the 24-25 school year,...

Rushing to English class after lunch, students cut through the quad to save time. While they usually are too focused on stepping foot in the classroom before the bell rings to notice, the quad is a haven...

On Feb. 19, Park had an opportunity to listen to Holocaust survivor Manfred Gabler share his story. His parents fled Nazi Germany to Milan, Italy when his mother was pregnant with him. When the Nazis began...

The ding of an email notification now brings a sense of dread to federal workers. It could be another ultimatum from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) or a termination letter. The suspense...

Texas v. Becerra: Disability law and gender dysphoria debate Texas v. Becerra is a lawsuit signed by seventeen states including Iowa. They begin the complaint explaining how disability law was upended...

The Texas House Public Education Committee will take on House Bill 3 tomorrow during a public hearing. The primary pushback against HB3 stems from its creation of vouchers, which would allow taxpayer funds...

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation in February into Alexandria City Public Schools, along with four other school districts in northern Virginia, for potential discrimination and...

America's National Parks have long been a refuge for citizens and wildlife alike, protecting and preserving over 85 million acres of nature since the establishment of the country's first National Park,...