The morning drive program at 98.5 The Sports Hub has been through quite a few changes lately. First there was the departure of Rich Shertenlieb, then the arrival of Rob 'Hardy' Poole as Fred Toucher's new co-host. Now, behind-the-scenes shake-ups are underway too. On Wednesday night, two long-time
Lily Fontaine and her bandmates are flipping the script on what it means to be an indie rock star. With their debut album "This Could Be Texas," they've proven that sometimes the most unlikely teachers make for the best lessons. But let's rewind a bit. How did these former dream poppers become funk
A school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has left at least four dead and 30 injured, including a special education math teacher who survived after being shot in the foot and hip. While the shooter, believed to be as young as 14, is in custody, this tragedy raises many critical question
Vernon's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Brian Stevenson, is being hailed for his innovative approach to reading intervention. Stevenson, who teaches eighth grade at Vernon Center Middle School, focuses on building relationships with his students and pushing them to read challenging books. But does t
Marblehead teachers are starting the new school year without a contract and facing a frustrating payroll error. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) claims recent paychecks are missing step increases, summer stipends, and other agreed-upon pay adjustments. Interim Superintendent John Robidou
A Bronx middle school teacher was struck by a stray bullet in his sixth-floor classroom, just a day before the new school year began. Jhairo Colon, a special education teacher, was setting up his classroom when he heard a pop and felt a sting. He didn't know what hit him at first, but then the pai
A former high school teacher in San Diego was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to solicit sex from a minor he believed was 16 years old. This case raises some disturbing questions about online predators and the tactics they use. Sean Michael Stevenson, a 59-year-old science te
In a groundbreaking shift, schools across the U.S. are reevaluating and revamping the way they teach students to read. This transformation is spurred by the alarming fact that only one-third of elementary school students in the country are reading at grade level, as revealed by the latest National
