Reading, retention, revenue: Long-term 3rd-grade stakes
As Maryland moves toward a new literacy mandate, we examine a study that tracks the economic impact on students through age 26 who were held back.
Federal judge halts RFK’s vaccine rollback
From 'arbitrary' memos to 'unbalanced' panels, we break down the legal violations that put RFK Jr's vaccine agenda on ice.
Academy Awards and Hollywood’s political prominence
Students from New Jersey and Indiana take a close look at the movies and ceremony of this year's Academy Awards.
Airwaves & amendments: Decoding FCC license threats
As the FCC warns broadcasters to 'correct course' on Iran war reporting, free speech advocates are sounding the alarm on a potential 1st-Amendment crisis.
Spectacular Seussical sequel at Centennial
From a "Splash Zone" in the front rows to a moving duet in the middle of the house, we review the standout vocals and staging of Centennial's latest hit.
The infinite evolution of π Day
We confirm the legacy of Larry Shaw and look at the "obliterated" world records that defined 2026’s mathematical celebrations.
Durbin denounces documentation difficulties in SAVE
The senior senator from IL warns that the SAVE Act’s strict document requirements could disenfranchise millions of married women and passport-free American citizens.
Chocolate is shrinking and spiking
Technicians have identified the mechanical failure behind "gelatinous" milk in BCPS cafeterias. "White milk only" is the new rule for the district's 111,000 students.
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.