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Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

Colorado Schools Get a Boost, But Some Districts Lose Out

Colorado lawmakers pushed through a new education funding bill that raises the state’s total money for K‑12 schools by about $180 million. The plan adds $449 to each student’s budget, bringing the average to roughly $12, 325 for the 2026‑27 school year. Most districts will keep or grow their funding

religion

Summer Faith‑Fueled Events Line Up in Baton Rouge

The Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association is set to hold its yearly Christian Education Congress from June 8‑11. The gathering will explore a “Generational Blueprint for Christian Education, ” drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 4:10. Worship will kick off at six in the evening on Monday,

Pipeline Court Fight: California Loses Bid to Halt Oil Flow

The U. S. District Court for the Central District of California denied a request from the state parks department to block Sable Offshore Corp. from moving oil through a pipeline that has been at the center of debate for years. The decision comes after Sable restarted the Santa Ynez project in Mar

education

School budget cuts hit Wadsworth classrooms hard after voters say no to new taxes

Wadsworth’s public schools are making big changes this fall after voters rejected a tax increase that would have helped balance the budget. Instead of new money, the district is cutting 33 jobs, raising class sizes, and even talking about making some kids ride the bus to different schools. The vote

education

School money trouble sparks debate over pay for top finance helper

A school district in California is facing serious cash shortfalls after years of hiring too many staff for the money coming in. With student numbers tumbling from 16, 000 in 2016 to fewer than 12, 000 by 2025, the money that follows each student has shrunk fast. School leaders say they need more cas

Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Rules in Schools

Arkansas wants to change some federal rules that guide its public schools. The state says these rules slow down progress for students and make it hard to use money wisely. In April, the state’s education department sent a letter to the U. S. Department of Education asking for three special permissi

environment

Scholarship Honoring a Fallen Warden

The Maine Trappers Association has set up a new scholarship named after former warden pilot Joshua Tibbetts, who lost his life in a tragic aircraft accident on May 12 near Avon. The award was launched through the association’s newly created nonprofit, the MTA Outdoor Learning Foundation, and involve

U. S. Re‑adds UN Expert to Sanctions List After Court Stay

The United States has placed Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official who works on Palestinian issues, back onto its list of sanctioned people. The move was announced on the Treasury Department’s website this week. Albanese had originally been sanctioned by Washington in July of last year. The U. S. sa

sports

Sooners Shine: Four Players Earn 2026 All‑American Honors