School funding is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Each state has its own set of challenges and resources. A recent study by the Education Law Center (ELC) looked at how states fund education using three different measures. The study, "Making The Grade 2025, " used data from 2023 to give a more detail
California is looking at a big change in how schools are run. The governor wants to give the next governor more control over education. This could mean less power for the elected state superintendent. The plan comes from a report by a group of researchers. They say the current system is too confusi
Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ
Colorado is making a bold move. It's choosing to stick with its own vaccine rules instead of following new federal guidelines. This decision comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their childhood immunization schedule. The CDC now recommends fewer vaccines, leaving
Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, has been in talks with the U. S. about selling oil. This comes after the U. S. made a deal with Venezuela's new interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, to buy up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude. The U. S. wants full access to Venezuela's oil industry, but PD
So, there's this big talk about stopping large investors from buying up homes. The idea is to make housing more affordable for regular folks. Some folks think these big companies are making it harder for people to buy homes because they're buying so many. The person talking about this is Donald Tru
Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona is making waves after a video he made with other Democrats. In the video, he told U. S. troops they have the right to refuse illegal orders. This didn't sit well with some people, especially Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Hegseth said Kelly's actions were "seditio
Staten Island is in for a weather rollercoaster this week. The National Weather Service has issued a heads-up: dense fog and light rain are on the way Tuesday night. Temperatures will hover above freezing, staying in the upper 30s to lower 40s. This isn't just any fog—it's expected to get thick, red
In today's world, things are getting tense. Countries are at odds, trade wars are heating up, and conflicts are popping up all over. This makes people nervous, and they're looking for safe places to put their money. Real estate is a popular choice because it's solid and can give steady returns. Some
Governor Janet Mills is all set to deliver her final State of the State speech on January 27. This address will not only outline her plans for the remaining year of her term but also set the stage for what promises to be a heated election season. Mills is expected to reflect on her achievements and
