Curiosity to the capital: Colorado’s poetry champ
DB Henderson’s "curiosity" led to a historic state win and a ticket to the 2026 national Poetry Out Loud finals.
Academics
Swimming upstream against the wave of fake news
Arizona students share essential strategies for discerning truth in an age of AI and social media "outrage."
2 courts split on 10 Commandments laws
As Ark. blocks the display of the Ten Commandments and La. moves forward, we examine the 'standing' vs. 'merit' arguments dividing the federal courts.
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.
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.
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.
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.