Take Our Kids to Work Day retools at 30 as work has changed Posted May 26, 2023 At Michigan State University, children of employees spent a Thursday seeing what it's like to staff a dairy farm, work in sports or plant a tree at the school's f…
Parting with Peeps? California considers banning certain chemicals in candy Posted May 24, 2023 Marshmallow Peeps may soon need a makeover if the manufacturer wants to continue selling them in California. The traditional Easter treat, along with several o…
Donut painting sparks free speech debate for bakery, town Posted May 15, 2023 Bakery owner Sean Young was thrilled when high school art students covered the big blank wall over his doorway last spring with a painting of the sun shining over…
University facing class action over COVID campus lockdown Posted May 1, 2023 A lawsuit against the University of Delaware over its campus shutdown and halting of in-person classes because of coronavirus can proceed as a
Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents Posted April 29, 2023 Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don’t have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law de…
Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools Posted April 17, 2023 Oregon lawmakers are aiming to make the state the second in the nation to mandate climate change lessons for K-12 public school students, further fueling U.S. culture wars in educ…
Digital literacy: Can the republic ‘survive an algorithm’? Posted April 15, 2023 Shawn Lee, a high school social studies teacher in Seattle, wants to see lessons on the internet akin to a kind of 21st-century driver’s education, an essential f…
Self-taught chefs win coveted stars from Michelin Guide Posted April 2, 2023 If your secret wish is to get a reward, not just family compliments, for your talents in the kitchen, then Georgiana Viou might serve as inspiration. The self-taught chef from …
Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” gets a sequel Posted March 26, 2023 Dr. Seuss fans might find their hearts growing three sizes this coming holiday season with the release of a sequel to the 1957 classic children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christ…
Iowa lawmakers OK public money for private school students Posted February 20, 2023 Any Iowa student who wants to attend a private school could use public money to pay for tuition or other expenses. This is under a plan passed by the Legislature …