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South Carolina's Wildlife Fund Hits a Big Milestone

December 15, 2025

The Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund is making waves in South Carolina's conservation world. They're close to hitting a $5 million mark in donations to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The latest grant, planned for 2026, is $190, 000. This money comes from private dona

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New School Mental Health Funding: A Shift in Focus

December 12, 2025

The U. S. Department of Education recently declared a significant change in their funding strategy. They have allocated over $208 million to bolster mental health services in schools. This move comes with a notable shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that were previously

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Alabama's Education Budget: A Storm Brewing

December 3, 2025

Alabama is facing a tough road ahead when it comes to funding education. The state's education budget is under pressure from rising health insurance costs and other financial demands. The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) CEO, David Bronner, recently warned that the Legislature will have to make s

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Nursing's Fight for Fair Recognition: A Critical Look at the Department of Education's Proposal

December 3, 2025

In the heart of rural America, nurse practitioners often stand as the sole healthcare providers, bridging critical gaps in medical care. Their expertise, honed through rigorous education and experience, is vital in underserved communities. Yet, a recent proposal by the Department of Education threat

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Rethinking School Budgets: Sports vs. Education

November 28, 2025

In Maine, about 50, 000 high school students are part of sports teams, which is a fraction of the total 172, 000 students. Lately, there's been a lot of debate about transgender students playing in girls' sports. This issue has caught the eye of national figures and state lawmakers. Some people arg

politics

Building Stronger Communities: A Call for Smart Leadership in Alaska

November 23, 2025

In Eagle River, Alaska, a debate is brewing about what truly represents conservative values. At the heart of this discussion are strong schools, safe communities, and fiscal discipline. These are not just buzzwords; they are the foundation of a thriving society. However, recent political actions hav

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Native Education Programs: A Shift Without a Plan?

November 21, 2025

Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor a

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Rochelle Township High School: A Look at Recent Achievements and Plans

November 21, 2025

Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 202

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Big Boost for Future Lawyers at Niagara University

November 18, 2025

Niagara University just got a huge gift. Someone gave them $5 million to help students who want to become lawyers. This money is for a special program that prepares students for law school. It's a big deal because not many schools get this kind of support. The program is called the Pre-Law Program.

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Oregon's School Funding: Who's Right?

November 13, 2025

Oregon's lawmakers claim they've finally met the school funding targets set by the Quality Education Commission. This is the first time in 25 years they've said this. But not everyone is convinced. The commission said the state needed $13. 5 billion to fully fund schools. Lawmakers approved $11. 36