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College Scholarships Help Indiana Students Stay Local

July 18, 2026

Indiana students have secured valuable scholarships that cover up to $10, 000 each year for four years. The program rewards those who plan to teach in the state after graduation, helping fill local classrooms with homegrown talent. Around 1, 100 applicants vied for the award, and more than 300 we

education

New Faces, New Grants and a Fresh Path to Learning

June 20, 2026

Dustin Boswell steps into the role of treasurer for Tallmadge City Schools, taking over from Jeff Hostetler who has been in the position for many years. Boswell brings more than two decades of experience from Springfield Local School District, where he started as a technology director and moved into

education

Global Students, Local Impact: Sharing Cultures in Britain

June 13, 2026

The United Kingdom is a place of incredible diversity. People from all corners of the world live there. This mix makes things exciting, but it also brings up big questions about how different societies connect. How do people build real understanding when they come from totally different backgrounds?

politics

A New Way to Fund Kids' School Choices

June 11, 2026

Starting next year, families might get a fresh way to pay for K-12 education—and it all comes down to taxes. The Treasury Department is rolling out a new tax break called the Education Freedom Tax Credit. Instead of sending kids to the closest public school, this plan lets people donate to groups th

education

Staten Island students shine at science fair without winners

June 5, 2026

Over 100 young minds from 28 schools across Staten Island gathered recently at Borough President’s Hall of Science for an event that proves innovation isn’t just for adults. Instead of prizes for top projects, the focus stayed on sharing ideas freely. Students showed off experiments ranging from sim

entertainment

When Comics Tackle Science on Its Own Weird Terms

June 1, 2026

Science and humor don’t usually mix, but Gary Larson’s The Far Side proved they could collide in hilarious ways. Some of the comic’s wildest takes weren’t just jokes—they actually flipped scientific concepts upside down or ended up influencing real research. Take the rocket strip where a trio of clu

environment

Scholarship Honoring a Fallen Warden

May 28, 2026

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

education

Funding for Future Scientists in Ohio

May 22, 2026

Ohio’s push to grow its technical workforce just got a boost in Painesville. A local college snagged $425, 000 to keep its science, tech, engineering, math, and medicine programs alive for students who need the cash. This is the fifth time the school has landed this state grant, meaning teachers and

education

First Wisconsin Scholar Wins $10, 000 Science Prize

May 8, 2026

A young man from Boyceville High School in Wisconsin has just become the state’s first recipient of a $10, 000 scholarship awarded by the Science Olympiad USA Foundation. The award is given to students who show strong academic performance, active community service, and a deep commitment to the Scien

sports

Georgetown High’s Future Stars Head to College Sports

April 25, 2026

The Bulldogs’ senior class, led by coach Jordan Portee, had a standout year even though they fell short of the state title. They reached a peak ranking of fifth in the Class 3A poll, showing strong performance on the court. What truly set this group apart was that every starting player is moving on