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Student Well-Being
Meta to Change Platform for Teens, Pay $17.1 Billion
The social media giant behind Facebook agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms put children at risk.
Nation/World
We congratulate the Grounded Class of 2026
Having spent their high school years in the middle of the AI boom, these graduates have focused on more real-world experiences in their lives.
Student Life & Culture
Banned from prom? Mom fought back and won.
A mother’s challenge and a social media wave forced a Georgia principal to rethink the "safety risk" of a homeschool prom guest.
10,000 schools & counting: The Unified Movement
We track the explosive rise of Unified Sports as more high schools adopt the inclusive model of state-level competition.
More than just tutus and arias at the 2026 Oscars
Following a "horrified" response from dancers, we examine the Olympic-level training and high-tech future of the performing arts.
Straws, ping pong balls reveal invisible harm of vaping
Read how a simple interactive game at Prospect HS illustrated the reality of lung restriction for dozens of students.
Movie review: Melania
From New York to Oregon, high school reviewers are panning the $75 million documentary as a "monotonous" political rebrand.
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.
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."
All grit, no quit: Jaycob Hall’s final heroism
A Stafford High senior and aspiring firefighter saves lives through organ donation, leaving a legacy of courage and humor.
Rehearsal chaos breeds connection, mentorship
A decade-long hiatus ends at the Episcopal School as middle and upper schoolers find common ground through Dickensian drama.
A team travels for talent and tradition
A coach reflects on a 4-year goal finally realized as his teams find success through intense out-of-state bonding.
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.
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.
Academics & STEM
Curriculum & Inquiry
Trump targets Harvard in Title VI civil rights suit
The Trump administration is seeking billions in repayments over claims of "deliberate indifference" to campus antisemitism.
• 2 courts split on 10 Commandments laws
Athletics & Sports
Fall Season Coverage
4 classes, 4 blowouts: IHSA girls’ b-ball finals
From Nazareth’s defensive masterclass to Dee-Mack’s third-quarter surge, we wrap up the action from the state finals in Normal.
• Decoding the IHSA’s new ‘Super Team’ rule
• Iowa boys’ wrestling crowns 2 brothers again
Fine & Performing Arts
Music, Theater & Visual
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.