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Florida Debate: A Divide That Stifles Talent

May 9, 2026

When students in Florida head to the state debate tournament, they expect a big event. Yet many feel it is just a small local meet. Compared to Texas, where the debate championship pulls in more than 150 speakers, Florida’s field is less than half that size. Both states value education and produce

opinion

Phones Out of Class: Seattle Leads the Way

May 9, 2026

Seattle’s newest school chief, Ben Shuldiner, rolled out a statewide ban on cellphones in elementary and middle schools just three months after taking the job. The rule stops students from using phones from bell to bell, while high‑schoolers can keep them during lunch and passing times. The decision

politics

Trump Eyes Removal of FDA Head Makary

May 9, 2026

The president is said to be considering a move against the Food and Drug Administration’s top boss. Marty Makary, who joined the agency in March 2025, could be let go soon. The decision is not yet set and might change before any action happens. Makary comes from a medical background. He is

sports

Future Star Dakota Jordan Shines in Baseball

May 9, 2026

Dakota Jordan, once a top high‑school athlete who dreamed of playing both football and baseball in college, has found his true calling on the diamond. After going undrafted in 2024, he signed with the San Francisco Giants as a fourth‑round pick and quickly proved that his talent is real. Standing

sports

High School Games: What’s Next

May 9, 2026

Students and parents will soon have fresh news about their favorite teams. A new weekly email is set to arrive in inboxes every Monday, so no one misses a game. The message will bring scores, key moments and simple explanations that anyone can follow. Parents who want quick updates can sign

sports

College Games Expand, Fans Stay – What’s the Deal?

May 9, 2026

Fans keep cheering even as college tournaments grow larger. Some say that the newer playoff format dilutes the game’s spirit. They argue that more teams mean less excitement and tougher schedules for players who are already juggling school work. Yet the audience doesn’t seem to mind. The bigger

education

A New Look at Highlands School Culture

May 9, 2026

Highlands High School’s assistant principal, Kaitlyn Selfridge, stepped down in April after a year of growing frustration. She wrote that the district’s leadership had turned her job into a hostile environment, citing repeated principal changes and what she described as demeaning remarks about appea

entertainment

Rodeo Weekend Brings Community Together for High School FFA

May 9, 2026

The 14th Assumption High School FFA Benefit Rodeo drew crowds on April 24‑25 at the local agriculture complex, offering a mix of classic rodeo events and inclusive activities. Bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping, team roping, and barrel racing took center stage, all under the rules of

politics

Boston’s Quiet Revolution: How New Faces Shaped the City

May 9, 2026

A quiet revolution began in Boston when a young law student from New Jersey joined Mayor Kevin White’s team. White, unlike his predecessors who leaned on family ties, looked for talent from outside the city’s traditional circles. This open‑minded approach brought fresh ideas that would later influen

education

Digital School Alert: Utah Students and Parents on Guard After Canvas Hack

May 9, 2026

Utah’s schools, from elementary to university, are on high alert after a nationwide attack on the Canvas learning platform. The breach, carried out by a group called ShinyHunters, hit nearly 9, 000 schools worldwide and exposed billions of private messages. The hackers threatened to leak the data bu