Are your parents using a 529 plan to save for college?
As doubts grow over the value of a college degree, parents weigh whether 529 savings will truly pay off.
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Herrin students take summer learning on the road
From Anaheim to Puerto Rico, FBLA competitors and Spanish travelers turned summer break into a season of discovery and achievement.
2 children killed in shooting at Catholic school Mass
A gunman opened fire during Annunciation’s back-to-school Mass, killing 2 students and wounding many, leaving Minneapolis in mourning.
Helping teens navigate love without harm
Students, teachers, and counselors share insights on recognizing unhealthy dynamics and encouraging respect, trust, and balance in relationships.
States asked to strip ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed
HHS orders 46 states to cut “gender ideology” from sex ed, threatening $81 million and raising historic federal overreach concerns.
Trump to allow 600,000 Chinese students into the US
Donald Trump said Monday he would welcome 600,000 Chinese students to study in the U.S., sparking debate over education and policy.
US Ed. Dept. rescinds guidance on English learners
The Education Department rescinds key guidance on English learners, raising fears schools may scale back services despite ongoing legal obligations.
From classroom to real life: CPR lesson saves a life
After learning CPR in Health Sciences II, a Nebraska student relied on those skills to keep a man alive until help arrived.
The wrong target for the US Justice Department
With wars abroad and divisions at home, federal energy is being spent chasing legal care for transgender youth. That’s a mistake.
Stickers that heal reveal a smart rebrand of acne care
Decades-old wound care science meets TikTok culture! Starface makes acne treatment visible, social, and less embarrassing for teens.