School may restrict gun-themed speech after shooting
6th Circuit upholds a Mich. school’s decision banning a “Come and Take It” gun hat, citing a recent school shooting and disruption concerns.
Redshirting 5-year-olds stirs a parents’ rights debate
Redshirting surged after the pandemic. Some parents say kids aren’t ready; others eye sports scholarships. Schools face tough choices.
New season: hard work, heart, & halftime magic
Leadership, endurance, and teamwork: marching bands nationwide show how much heart goes into every halftime performance.
‘% Proficient’ can distort the student learning story
Behind the 'record gains' headlines, percent proficient tells only part of the story ... and sometimes the wrong one.
School lunches clash with MAHA’s push for healthy food
As students pick pizza & tacos, gov't calls for less processed food ... a rare bipartisan push for healthier school lunches.
Md. district shifts right, strikes antiracism policy
Calvert Co. board repeals antiracism policy, like Trump's rollbacks; our editorial warns of harm to minority students’ safety and dignity.
Digging into tariff impact in downtown Dayton
A student interviews small business owners about how unpredictable tariffs squeeze profits, prices, and teen job opportunities.
Federal court blocks Ark. 10 Commandments law
Federal judge blocks Ark. law mandating 10 Commandments in classrooms, calling it unconstitutional; our editorial examines lawmakers’ political motives.
Welcome 8 foreign exchange students from 4 countries
From football games to fast food, they experience US culture at an Indiana h.s. while introducing classmates to traditions from home.
Students hone theater skills in summer showcase
Gloucester HS theater students sharpen their audition skills, preparing for the winter musical with voice, choreography, and stage presence training.