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Dec 06 2025EDUCATION

Why Oregon's Reading Crisis Needs a Fresh Approach

Oregon is facing a serious issue with student literacy. Governor Tina Kotek is pushing for better reading education, but the state's universities are not fully on board. The governor formed a panel to improve how future teachers are trained. The panel suggested using more research-backed teaching m

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Dec 05 2025EDUCATION

Highland Schools: Money Matters and New Faces

The Highland Local Schools Board of Education had a busy meeting on November 24. They talked about new laws that could change how schools get money. Four bills passed by the Ohio Senate might affect the school's budget. These bills deal with property taxes and how much money schools can get from the

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Dec 05 2025EDUCATION

Money Smarts for Grads: How Schools Are Prepping Teens for Real Life

In many states, high school students must now take a class on money management to graduate. This class covers important topics like saving, credit, debt, budgeting, and spotting scams. Ohio is one of these states, and the rule started for students who began ninth grade in 2022. Across the country,

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Dec 04 2025OPINION

Helping Kids Learn, AI Helping People Hear, and Other News

Linda McMahon, the education secretary, is making big changes. She wants to give more power to states and parents. Some people, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, don't like this. They think the federal government should have more control. But others argue that the current system isn't working well. Test s

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

South Korea's Democracy: A Year After the Crisis

A year has passed since South Korea faced a dramatic test of its democratic values. The nation's president at the time, Yoon Suk Yeol, attempted to impose martial law, claiming the opposition was practicing a "legislative dictatorship. " This move sparked widespread public outrage, with thousands of

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Dec 03 2025EDUCATION

Atlanta's Uneven School Ground: A Look at the Divide

Atlanta's schools show a stark contrast. Midtown High School and Booker T. Washington High School are both in Atlanta, but they're worlds apart. Midtown has fewer students living in poverty and more advanced classes. Booker T. Washington has more students in need and fewer resources. This isn't jus

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Dec 03 2025OPINION

Why AI Might Leave Us Short on Workers

AI is changing the job market. Many fear it will take jobs away. But the real issue might be a lack of skilled workers. AI needs people who can use it well. Without the right skills, workers may struggle. The problem starts in schools. Many students lack strong math skills. This is true even at top

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Slovakia's Whistleblower Office: A Step Backward?

Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

France's Aging Challenge: A Financial Wake-Up Call

France is in for a rough ride. The country's population is getting older fast. By 2070, nearly one in three people will be over 65. Meanwhile, the number of working-age people will drop by more than 3 million. This shift is a big deal for France's finances. Right now, healthcare, pensions, and cari

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

UK's Justice Shake-Up: Juries Out for Some Crimes

The UK is making big changes to its justice system. The government is reducing the number of jury trials. Now, only serious crimes like murder, manslaughter, and rape will have juries. Other cases, like those with shorter prison sentences, will be decided by a judge alone. This change is part of a

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