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Early vote count gives South Carolina's top education post a fresh face

June 10, 2026

South Carolina’s upcoming race for state school superintendent just got more interesting. After polls closed on June 9, newcomer Sylvia Wright had a commanding early lead with 62% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Lisa Ellis, the experienced educator who ran last time, trailed with 38%. The fin

education

Money Basics Now Part of California High School Plans

June 9, 2026

California will soon ask every high schooler to take a money management class before walking out with a diploma. The state wants teens to leave school knowing how to open a bank account, handle credit cards, and spot risky loans. Three years ago, some schools jumped ahead. Fresno Unified put the cla

education

South Carolina schools show strong progress in reading and math

June 8, 2026

South Carolina’s schools have quietly moved up in national rankings, proving that change is possible even in areas where people once gave up hope. For years, the state’s education system was stuck in a cycle of low expectations and poor results. Some even joked about being better than Mississippi, a

politics

New Rules Could Change How Aurora Handles Campaign Money

June 8, 2026

Aurora is about to make a big decision on how money flows into local politics. Next week, city leaders will vote on a set of rules meant to limit donations from people and businesses that work with the city. The idea is simple: if a company has a contract with Aurora, its owners shouldn’t be able to

politics

Colombia's Leftist Candidate Shifts Stance Ahead of Final Vote

June 5, 2026

Colombia’s presidential race is heating up as leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda adjusts his strategy to win over moderate voters. In a recent video message, he backed away from his earlier push for a new constitution through a special assembly. Instead, he’s focusing on building broad agreement for key

politics

Senator changes mind on long-standing Senate rule after winning election

June 5, 2026

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman showed up to his first Senate term with big plans for changing how the chamber works. In 2022, he campaigned on getting rid of the filibuster rule that lets a small group block most laws. This rule often stops big changes, even when many Americans want them. Back

politics

Tax Reform Bill Aims to Make Housing Fairer and Cut Big Investor Breaks

June 4, 2026

Australia’s main parliament passed a new tax bill that will change how profits from property and other investments are taxed. The vote was 94 to 48, with the opposition and a few independents trying but failing to add their own tweaks. The law was announced in last month’s budget and is the biggest

education

School Takeovers in Texas: Changing Rules and Mixed Results

June 4, 2026

Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs

finance

Making pensions better in Czechia: lower costs and smarter investments

June 4, 2026

The Czech government wants to fix pension funds that aren’t giving good returns. Right now, about four million people in Czechia put money into these funds, run by nine different companies. But many Czechs have stopped trusting these funds because they don’t grow much and charge high fees. Most fund

education

Planning for tomorrow’s schools today

June 4, 2026

School districts don’t work in isolation; they mirror the towns they serve. In the Freeport area, leaders have spent the past year not just running classrooms but also mapping out what those classrooms might look like years from now. Instead of focusing only on immediate needs like bus schedules or