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Dow Credit Union in Midland has teamed up with Greenlight to give its members a free app that teaches kids how to handle money. The deal started on July 15 and lets families use Greenlight’s debit card system without paying extra. Parents can also earn a 2% bonus on savings while their kids learn

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Kids, Schools, and the Screen Debate

The idea of giving every child a laptop or tablet sounded bright a decade ago, especially when the pandemic forced learning online. Yet recent data shows that adding devices to classrooms hasn’t lifted grades or reading levels for most students in Washoe County. More than half of the district’s l

School Choice Sparks Debate Over Florida’s Public Schools

Gwen Graham, who once served in Congress and now partners with gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, stepped onto a stage in Tallahassee to voice concerns about Florida’s education system. The event, hosted by the progressive group Leon County Indivisible, marked one of her early appearances on the n

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Foreign Gifts: When Money Becomes a Hidden Hand

American colleges thrive when ideas bounce freely and research follows facts, not politics. Yet a new wave of overseas donations is slipping in with strings that can pull the direction of campuses. The problem isn’t foreign money itself; it’s when a giver demands influence over speakers, courses or

Free Goods and the Cost of Care

The idea that “free” is a good thing can make politics feel simple, but it often hides real costs. Some people argue that everything from phones to health care should cost nothing when it is needed. That view can sound noble, yet it overlooks how those promises are funded and who actually bene

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Rosenwald’s Dream: A Museum That Belongs to Everyone

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry buzzes with kids who love hands‑on experiments, echoing the vision of its founder, Julius Rosenwald. He was a successful businessman who ran Sears, Roebuck and Co. , but he never wanted the museum to carry his name. His goal was simple: create a place tha

Simplifying Childcare Rules Raises Big Questions

The state has announced new rules that could change how childcare centers operate. The changes say that schools do not have to teach reading, writing, art, music or science. They also lower the education requirements for workers and directors. Some people are upset. Directors say that teaching ki

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The Humanities Make a Comeback in the Tech World

The idea that only science and math matter in today’s jobs is old news. A new twist on the usual STEM mix now shows how people who study literature, history or art can be just as valuable. The term STHEAM – Science, Technology, Humanities, Engineering and Math – highlights this shift. In a universi

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Free Bus Ride and Money Tips for Saginaw Riders

On Wednesday, Aug. 13, people who use the Saginaw transit system can hop on a free bus ride while learning how to manage their money better. The event takes place at the STARS headquarters from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. and is organized by Money on the Move together with Dow Credit Union. The day celebra

Virginia School Board Shifts Toward New Governor