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Education
Leveling the Playing Field: Why Tech Giants Demand Mandatory AI & CS in K-12
This call to action serves as a united front pushing for a future where every child, regardless of zip code…
5 Essential AI Tools for Every Educator’s Toolkit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative partner, offering a lifeline to overworked teachers and opening new avenues for…
Trump’s FY26 Education Budget: Big Cuts, Bigger Questions for America’s Classrooms
This budget blueprint slashes total education spending to $66.7 billion, a 15.3% drop from the current $78.7 billion, the biggest…
Parenting
Op-Eds & Guest Contributors
Chaos at the Beach: A Call for Empathy, Not Condemnation
Imagine an organized “Senior Fun Day” program where students can celebrate their milestones in a protected environment with supervised activities,…
Empowering Our Youth Through Their Unique Strengths in a Shifting Education Landscape
Eradicating our unique traits has the opposite effect. It makes us dispensable. If we’re just like everyone else, then how…
Vincent Weaver Betrayed Us All
The careful facade he had maintained began to crumble, exposing a horrifying reality about someone who had appeared to represent…
Clark Atlanta Alumni Dr. Cameisha Clark Killed in Tragic Shooting: A Legacy of Leadership Amid Unbalanced National Outrage
Dr. Clark tragically passed away on May 5, just days after being shot in a brutal incident
Community
516 Day: Celebrating Nassau County’s Local Pride and Community Spirit
Named after the 516 area code, this special event will bring together residents, visitors, and businesses for a day filled…
Still Time: Scholarships High School Students Can Apply for in May and June 2025
While many scholarship deadlines have already come and gone for the 2024–2025 academic year, a wide range of opportunities are…