• Agency that doles out tax credit funds to private schools can’t say how the state money is being spent

    The agency responsible for certifying which private schools are eligible to receive state funds under the Children's Promise Act can't say how the schools are spending the money.

  • Time to vote for school board, school bonds

    By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Early voting starts Monday for school and city elections. A number of area school districts have places up for grabs on their school boards. Residents can vote for their particular school district’s election at any of the county’s vote centers. Below is a list of the local candidates for the school boards. Pottsboro ISD Vote for none, one or two: Audrea Shea Perdu Mike Springer Casey Shines Doyle Roy Jr. Sherman ISD School Board Trustee Place 1 (three-year...

  • UAB, Birmingham City Schools to Expand Mini Medical School Program

    By Hannah Echols | UAB News Shaundra Blakemore, M.D., and Brian Sims, M.D., Ph.D., were once students in the Birmingham City Schools system who had a passion for science. After college, they transformed their passions into a career by attending medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Fast forward, and they are returning to […]

  • Iowa City schools lose $1.3 million due to private school vouchers

    After facing a needed $3.75 million budget reduction that led to the closure of Hills Elementary, the Iowa City Community School District also saw millions in losses from private school vouchers this year. The district board of directors voted on Tuesday to approve its budget for fiscal 2025, which has declined since the previous year.

  • After spirited public discussion, 4-3 vote by school board, ‘Reds’ will remain at Cedar High School

    CEDAR CITY — It’s official: Cedar High School’s moniker will remain the Reds. At its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Iron County School District Board of Education voted 4-3 to retain the Reds name, which had five years ago replaced “Redmen,” the school’s longtime nickname and mascot. After comments from the public and board […]

  • Letter: Vote for safe schools

    "If you want safe schools, vote for the legislators who support mental health measures. If you want safe schools, vote for the legislators who support gun safety."

  • Senator backs return to old school calendar

    Expressing concern over the prevailing heat conditions, Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the proposal to revert to the old school calendar.

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    Bribed with chocolate pancakes and back to school on Thursday

    Ethan Wheatley wrote his name into the Man Utd history books on Wednesday when he became the 250th academy graduate to represent the first team.

  • Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion law

    Could still be enforced for months (Second column, 6th story, link) Related stories:Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864,States illustrate complicated landscape Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

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    Nevada Solar Panel Incentives: Rebates, Tax Credits and More

    Even with tougher solar programs, going solar in Nevada can be incredibly beneficial.

  • Washington taxpayers to pay more for school meals as program expands

    (The Center Square) – More school districts across Washington are providing free school meals for students, both breakfast and lunch, at no cost to families. Other districts will be providing meals in the next year or so as universal school meal programs are phased in. But as the saying goes, “There is no such thing as a free lunch." Which begs the question, where is the funding for universal meal programs coming from, how much of that food is...

  • Missouri lawmaker caught on video cursing out fellow Republican

    Things got spicy at a Republican county campaign event in Perryville, Missouri, last Friday, in an expletive-filled confrontation that was caught on video. State Sen. Denny Hoskins  cursed out Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, calling him“chicken shit” numerous times, as well as “a fucking coward.” Hoskins is running for Ashcroft’s office in the GOP primary, and is also a member of the extremist Missouri Freedom Caucus. In a post on X, Hoskins said the incident took place after...