Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. For much of the last few decades, ...

Congress has kicked off negotiations over the federal budget, and lawmakers are poised to clash over whether and how much to cut education investments for the 2027-28 school year. The House ...

California voters can choose any primary candidate, regardless of party, and two candidates from the same party can potentially face off in the general election. By Livia Albeck-Ripka For more than a ...

Foot discomfort can significantly impact daily routines and overall well-being. Signal Step is a drug-free wellness insert designed to help reduce foot discomfort. According to company data, many ...

The initiative is part of the administration’s focus on addressing technology and cybersecurity vacancies by placing an emphasis on skill-based hiring. The Department of Defense is launching a Cyber ...

For nearly 40 years, New York State’s Science and Technology Entry Program or STEP has offered middle and high school students extra preparation for college and careers in science, technology and ...

Comprehensive new resource gives individuals and families instant access to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, and seven other recovery programs in all 50 ...

The evolution of college football has become a major talking point across the country. The sport has now essentially adopted a professional-style model. NIL has become a way for teams to legally pay ...

Breaking out of the debt cycle isn’t easy. According to research by Empower, 37% of Americans can’t cover a $400 emergency expense without borrowing money or dipping into their savings. And a ...

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This story is part of CT Mirror Explains, an ongoing effort to distill our wide-ranging reporting into a "what you need to know" format and provide practical information to our readers. As Connecticut ...