Gig economy: From jazz clubs to algorithms
The gig economy has always been about improvisation and independence. Can it survive the rise of AI-generated “slop”?
Ariz. math class is a lesson in perseverance
At an Ariz. high school, math isn’t just numbers; it’s a chance to teach resilience, collaboration, and critical thinking for life.
Students debate federal role in local policing and ICE
Students from California and Oregon debate Trump’s federal role in crime and immigration, weighing safety, civil rights, and local authority.
Program faces elimination despite decades of success
870,000 students a year rely on TRIO programs to support their college education. Cuts would end tutoring, mentoring, and college prep programs nationwide.
Florida would like to eliminate all vaccine mandates
Will Florida permit schoolchildren to remain unvaccinated without any form of exemption? The state's leaders would like to make that happen.
Students join debate over Guard deployment in DC
A high school editorial warns that voices on the ground must be heard, or mistrust between residents and authorities will widen.
Wardrobe becomes protest tool at Raleigh’s Enloe High
A silent demonstration against stricter dress code rules showcases how students turn everyday clothing into a form of activism.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
A message of hope for Suicide Prevention Month: Know the signs of a teen in crisis and how to connect them with help.
Boy, 15, guilty of school murder in Sheffield
Teen convicted of stabbing classmate Harvey Willgoose to death during lunch break; sentencing set for October.
School mourns after student shot
The loss of senior Jayden Bonner, the impact on classmates, and the school’s response with counseling support.