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Arizona Voters Give Public Schools Failing Grade, New Poll Finds
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South Carolina Schools Earn More Top Ratings
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New school accountability results show gains across South Carolina, where the number of schools rated Excellent rose to 320, though York County schools had mixed results. In Northern Virginia, many schools also posted strong or improving ratings, including 12 of 14 Vienna-area schools rated Distinguished and score increases at 16 of Alexandria’s 17 schools.
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Utah Plate Targets $3.8 Million School Lunch Debt
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Utah’s new “Feed Utah Kids” specialty license plate directs $30 from its purchase and each annual renewal to the Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation to pay students’ outstanding school meal balances. With statewide lunch debt estimated at $3.8 million, the foundation says about 75 plates could clear an average school’s debt, while 500 could fund debt relief for roughly seven schools each year.
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New Haven Alders Demand 16 School Safety Actions
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New Haven’s Board of Alders Education Committee urged school officials to take 16 high-priority steps within 30 to 60 days to address hazardous conditions, including leaks, mold, pests and poor indoor air quality. Its recommendations include a public repair-tracking dashboard, clearer repair timelines and responsibilities, air-quality measures and a fundraising plan, following testimony from school communities and safety concerns raised by city officials.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h
Community Christmas Appeals Seek Gifts, Donations
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Community groups and businesses in several communities are organizing Christmas toy and gift appeals to support children and families facing hardship, inviting the public to donate new presents or money. The efforts include local school-coordinated support, a charity gift drive and toy run, and campaigns seeking gifts for children and kinship-carer families.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
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A New Jersey school district spent taxpayer money on an unfinished museum and a little-used employee gym, according to a state audit that also referred unspecified matters to criminal justice officials.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes expands across Ohio, West Virginia
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Nothing Bundt Cakes is expanding with a new Barboursville, West Virginia, bakery and a planned Kettering, Ohio, shop, while its Columbus, Indiana, location is celebrating its opening with community discounts, a school fundraiser and a year-of-cake giveaway. The Kettering store has not announced an opening date.
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Colorado Local Ballot Measures Propose Tax Changes
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Pueblo and El Paso County-area ballot measures would authorize new taxes or lift tax limits to fund library revenue flexibility, zoo operations and improvements, fire and public-safety services, new fire stations, and school safety and building upgrades. The proposals include sales-tax increases for Pueblo’s zoo and fire department, a long-term property-tax increase for Elbert Fire Protection District, and up to $80 million in bonds for Cheyenne Mountain schools.
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55 Myanmar Schools Reopen; US Campuses Plan Returns
Weather
— Oct 4, 2026
Schools in Hawaii, New Jersey, Iowa and Myanmar are reopening after storm flooding or water-related damage; in Myanmar, 55 of 56 flood-affected schools have resumed classes. At Ardmore High School, repairs to classrooms damaged by a leak are nearly complete, with students expected to return after fall break.
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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Big Ten School’s China Partnership Raises New Surveillance Concerns
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WATCH: All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher th… — by Daily Caller News Foundation
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Ransomware Disrupts Richmond School Operations
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
U.S. education faces pressures ranging from a ransomware attack that disrupted a Richmond school to persistent teacher vacancies, while a conservative advocacy group’s state rankings have framed education policy as an issue for the midterm elections. Separately, USC announced a major investment in AI research and education, including a new interdisciplinary undergraduate degree.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Jewish Communities Mark, Plan October 7 Commemorations
World
— Oct 5, 2026
As the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks approaches, Jewish students and schools are organizing memorials and educational programs while working to strengthen Jewish identity and build support amid antisemitism and anti-Israel activism. In New York City, demonstrators also demanded accountability after an antisemitic comment attributed to a public-school teacher.
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Highlands Files for Bankruptcy Amid State Funding Dispute
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Highlands Community and Technical Schools, a Sacramento-area adult charter network serving about 2,000 students, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after repayment talks broke down over a state claim exceeding $243 million. The school disputes the claim, which stems from an audit alleging ineligible education funding and other misconduct, and says classes will continue as it seeks to reorganize and pursue a new charter in Sutter County.
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Rochester Chamber Backs Planned Pine Island Data Center
Tech
— Oct 6, 2026
The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce backed Project Skyway, a proposed Google data center in Pine Island, citing expected jobs, infrastructure and school funding, and substantial new tax revenue. The project has drawn opposition over potential costs and environmental effects, and one report says legal challenges have paused development.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Launches Probe Into New Jersey City Over ‘Egregious’ Firearm Permit Process
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
Communities Host Revolutionary War History Events
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
New books, museum programs, exhibits and school events are bringing fresh perspectives to the American Revolution, from archaeological evidence and local veterans to African American, Native American, women and international contributors often overlooked in traditional accounts. These efforts are also engaging communities and students as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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College Cross-Country Meets Span Regional Courses
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Cross-country teams across collegiate and school meets recorded strong individual performances as they continued preparations for upcoming conference and national races: Baruch’s men placed fifth at NJIT, Brown’s women finished 13th at the New England Championships, and Emporia State is set to race on the NCAA Division II championship course. Wheeling heads into its final conference tune-up, while the Lancers also posted podium finishes and personal bests at Brush Creek.
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Education Systems Face Staffing, Governance, Enrollment Strains
Politics
— Sep 30, 2026
Across several school systems, leaders and advocates are confronting resource and staffing challenges: Los Altos trustee candidate Brandon Stroy emphasizes equitable support for students and teacher development, while Connecticut identifies teacher shortage areas and offers eligible educators financial benefits. In New York, officials are weighing stronger state oversight of Buffalo schools, and a report finds Manhattan’s Murry Bergtraum High School remains severely under-enrolled and struggling despite high per-student spending.
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NYC High School Shrinks From 3,000 to 90
Lifestyle
— Oct 1, 2026
Texas districts are turning over struggling campuses to Third Future Schools, which emphasizes more instructional time and targeted math and literacy work, despite community concerns about local control and a rigid model. Elsewhere, Broward and Palm Beach counties reported steep student declines, while a New York investigation found Murry Bergtraum High has dwindled to about 90 students and remains deeply underperforming despite high per-student funding and years of discussion about closing or merging it.
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South Sudan School Roof Restored for 701 Children
Business
— Sep 21, 2026
The relevant articles explain that homeowners should assess roof condition before investing in replacement: proper inspections can identify ventilation issues, guide choices suited to local hazards, and determine whether repairs can protect property value as effectively as a new roof. A separate religious-law article clarifies that completed vessels such as intact furniture cannot be used as sukkah roofing, while dismantled wood may be permitted; unrelated franchise and school-restoration stories are omitted.
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Books
Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge
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— Sep 16, 2026
Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.
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De Blasio: New York City Will Reopen Elementary Schools
Reporting
— Nov 29, 2020
Just over two weeks after the nation’s largest school district shut down due to rising coronavirus cases, New York City’s elementary schools will begin to reopen. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) announced in a…
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US News 2026 rankings spotlight top high schools
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— Aug 18, 2026
U.S. News released its 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings, analyzing about 27,000 public schools with nearly 18,000 making the list, and Massachusetts leads the nation with the most top-ranked schools while New Jersey and Maryland also rank highly; the San Jose area tops metropolitan rankings. In the Pittsburgh and New Jersey regions, suburban PA districts and northeastern New Jersey schools feature prominently, with Upper Saint Clair High School highlighted among Pittsburgh-area top performers and New Jersey schools repeatedly ranking in the statewide and national top tiers.
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Crowd Goes Silent When High School Athlete Collapses, Gets Carried Off on Stretcher
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— Feb 3, 2023
A New Jersey high school basketball player collapsed during a game on Sunday and was taken out of the gym on a stretcher. Tarik Watson, a junior forward for Roselle Catholic High School of Roselle, New Jersey, was…
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CDC To Issue New COVID-19 Guidelines for Schools on Friday: WH
Reporting
— Feb 11, 2021
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to issue new guidelines for U.S. schools reopening on Friday, White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt said. Reopening schools is a top priority for the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 2h
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