Harvard University is facing a wave of student discontent. The reason? A recent internal report suggested that the school's grading system needs a major overhaul. The report, written by Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh, pointed out that A grades have become way too common. In fact, 6
Gaza's children are missing out on school. This is a big problem. Schools are not just about learning. They are also safe places. They help kids feel normal. Right now, only a small number of kids can go to school. Many are waiting to get in. This is not good. There are many things stopping kids fr
The 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards are out, and the results are a mixed bag for the Lowcountry area. The report, which looks at things like test scores, graduation rates, and how ready students are for college or careers, shows that some districts are doing better than others. Charleston C
The recent government shutdown has sparked a fresh debate about the need for a federal Department of Education. While schools have continued to operate smoothly without federal oversight, the shutdown has highlighted the redundancy of the department. Local schools have remained open, teachers have
The Amazon rainforest is under siege. Illegal gold mining is a big problem there. Recently, Brazilian police teamed up with Interpol to tackle this issue. They destroyed hundreds of illegal mining rafts on the Madeira River. These rafts were worth millions of dollars. The total damage to criminal gr
In a recent turn of events, a man was arrested for an anti-Semitic act in Brooklyn. Nicholas Jones, 40, is accused of spitting on a 16-year-old Hasidic boy. This happened near Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Crown Heights around 5:50 p. m. on October 22. The teen was wearing traditional Hasidic c
The government shutdown continues, with President Trump showing little interest in negotiations. He's been spending time in Florida, making it one of his many trips since the shutdown began. Meanwhile, Democrats are being blamed for the ongoing situation. The House, controlled by Republicans, has pa
A huge deal just went down in the world of consumer goods. Kimberly-Clark, the company behind Kleenex and Huggies, is buying Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol and other well-known brands. The price tag? A whopping $40 billion. This move comes as Kenvue has been dealing with some serious challenges, espec
In a shocking turn of events, two men from Michigan were recently charged for allegedly planning a terrifying attack on Halloween in a Detroit suburb. The FBI uncovered this plot, which was reportedly inspired by ISIS and codenamed "pumpkin. " The suspects, Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud, were accused
In Louisiana, a fun day at the Harvest Festival turned scary when two young girls were hurt in a Ferris wheel accident. One girl ended up with broken bones, and the other might have a serious head injury. It happened around noon on Saturday, and people who saw it said the Ferris wheel got stuck at a
