SCHOOL

Mar 05 2026POLITICS

A High‑School Hero Steps into the Capitol

Jax Birth, a senior from Ardmore High School, spent a week in the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the second session of the 60th Legislature. The opportunity was arranged by Representative Tammy Townley, who welcomed him as a page and offered the student a front‑row view of state politics.

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Future Doctors Will Learn More About Food

In a new agreement, about one in four U. S. medical schools plans to add nutrition lessons by the fall of 2026. The arrangement, which is optional, will see 52 schools provide at least 40 hours of teaching or a comparable test that covers dietary knowledge. The deal was negotiated by officials in th

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Tragic Blast at Minab School Leaves Dozens Dead

The morning of a Saturday in southern Iran turned into a nightmare when a missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school. The blast happened while children were in class, between 10:00 and 10:45 a. m. , when U. S. and Israeli forces were conducting their first wave of attacks on the region. Im

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

South Carolina’s High School Sports League Faces New Leadership

The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) is preparing for a major change in its top position. Jerome Singleton, who has led the league since 2005, will step down as commissioner by July 1, 2027. The decision was made after a lengthy meeting where the Executive Committee voted unanimously. Sing

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Superintendent Put on Leave After FBI Search

The Los Angeles Unified School District has put its chief, Alberto Carvalho, on paid administrative leave. This decision came two days after the FBI searched his home and office, stirring uncertainty in one of America’s largest school districts. The board made the announcement quietly after holding

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Cherry Creek Schools Missed Sign‑Language Duty for 11 Students

The Colorado Department of Education found that Cherry Creek Schools did not give sign‑language interpreters to 11 deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students at the start of the 2025‑26 school year. The issue arose after a parent filed a complaint in October. Investigators reviewed the district’s records a

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Feb 27 2026OPINION

High School Sports: The Truth About Cheating and Who Says It

In recent months, a wave of complaints has hit the City Section’s commissioner. Students, parents and coaches have been sending emails and calling in to say that teams broke rules during the soccer playoffs. The result? Five or maybe six teams had to forfeit games. The problem is that people often

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