On the 10 Commandments in public school classrooms
Is it constitutional to require schools to display a specific religious text in every classroom? The Supreme Court may soon answer once again.
Academics
How old is too old? a student asks
Wondering if either Pres Biden or former Pres Trump might be too old for a 2nd term, a new young voter looks deeply at the question.
Project 2025, Agenda 47, & the Republicans
A manifesto known as Project 2025 calls for eliminating the US Dept of Education and other agencies, DEI programs, etc.
Texans swelter without power after hurricane
Power failures after Hurricane Beryl have made dangerous heat in southeast Texas worse, as a million are without power in Houston.
Meteorologist speaks up about Fla. climate law
New laws in Fla. cancel policies that help companies and public officials protect residents and the environment from climate change.
On knowing the meaning of U.S. history
When you think about history, do you just know the facts, or are you gaining an understanding of the real context and significance of events?
Multiple journalism awards for Van Nuys HS in Calif.
The staff at <em>The Mirror</em> student news site added trophies from the L.A. Press Club to a case that's already quite full
Hurricane Beryl: Granada, Jamaica, less in Texas
Once a Category 5 hurricane, Beryl threatens Mexico and Texas after destroying islands in the Caribbean.
Promised A.I. chatbot for L.A. USD may not happen
An AI technology company busts and leaves large and small districts to answer for a decision to trust a start-up with student data and taxpayer money.
Students feel the burden of Israel-Hamas war
It can be difficult to talk with students about the Israel-Hamas war. It should be. Here are a few thoughts.