Md. schools navigate a 50° temperature plunge

A few school dismissals and evening cancellations across Baltimore and Frederick counties as "thundersnow" replaces record heat.

L3 Club builds students’ connections to real life

Faced with the pressures of AP classes and sports, students at one high school in Hawaii find a new kind of leadership training through raw, unfiltered stories of law and life.

4 classes, 4 blowouts: IHSA girls’ b-ball finals

From Nazareth’s defensive masterclass to Dee-Mack’s third-quarter surge, we wrap up the action from the state finals in Normal.

Can the student-teacher bond survive the AI surge?

As half of students report feeling less connected to their mentors, we look at the hidden social cost of bringing Large Language Models into the classroom.

The battle over truth in our national parks

As federal sites scrub "disparaging" history, we examine the fallout of the "Restoring Truth and Sanity" order on America's most sacred landmarks.

Pink horizons: Seattle’s festival & DC’s sea of blooms

As Seattle prepares for its April 10th Cultural Festival, Washington D.C. gears up for a record-breaking peak bloom.

Family of fallen Ga. teacher seeks mercy for students

A prank gone wrong claimed the life of a beloved math teacher; his widow is fighting a second tragedy: the potential imprisonment of the students involved.

Is senioritis a slump or a sign of readiness?

While some see senioritis as a dangerous burnout, students at others argue it’s actually the sound of a generation outgrowing their classrooms.

Mixtape mania: 54 years of rock ’n’ roll magic

From Prince’s purple reign to the soaring strings of The Chicks, 300 Sherwood students prove that the heart of Rock ’n’ Roll is beating louder than ever in Sandy Spring.

Beyond digits: 5G standalone handles an emergency

For visitors from Europe or Asia, your home emergency number is more "universal" than you think. Learn how modern 5G networks bridge the gap between 112 and 911.

Spring breakers are staying behind the gates

As cartel violence ripples through Mexico, high school students share why they’re trading local shopping for 'resort-only' security.

The Iran War fast-tracks the solar revolution

As gas prices surge, we explore the national security argument that wind and sun are the only "embargo-proof" fuels in 2026.

High school journalists tackle the 2026 Iran War

From Worcester to Winnetka, we analyze how student newspapers are reporting on the most significant military conflict of the decade.

2 boards, 1 district: The split in Indy school governance

We break down the mechanics of HB 1423 and how the proposed IPEC would take control of the city’s school buses, buildings, and taxes.

Decoding the IHSA’s new ‘Super Team’ rule

We break down the 3,500-student enrollment cap that is set to end championship eligibility for major co-ops across Illinois.

Student conductors in Kan. master the “holistic view”

New research reveals that conducting isn't just about keeping time—it's a high-speed cognitive exercise that reactivates the teenage brain.

Meet the 6 heroes draped over the Ed. Dept.

From Benjamin Franklin to Anne Sullivan, we look at the historical figures chosen to represent 250 years of American learning.

Why 2026 is the year of the cursive comeback

Neuroscientists and educators explain why the "outdated" skill of cursive is actually a secret weapon for student memory and motor skills.

Ga. jury convicts father in school shooting case

In a first-of-its-kind Georgia verdict, Colin Gray is held responsible for his son’s deadly attack on Apalachee High School.

Sharp rise in sleep deprivation among US teens: study

77% of US high school students are sleep-deprived, mainly due to early school start times that conflict with natural teenage biological cycles.

Policy vs. practice in a literacy stalemate

While Iowa politicians argue over using school IDs to borrow books, high schoolers in IL sit down with 4th graders to turn the tide on falling reading scores.

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Mixtape mania: 54 years of rock ’n’ roll magic

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4 classes, 4 blowouts: IHSA girls’ b-ball finals

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