Steve Buuck, CEO of Faith Lutheran, is retiring, with a new leader expected by January 2026 Faith Lutheran CEO Steve Buuck Announces Retirement and Transition Plans Las Vegas: So, Steve Buuck, the CEO of Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, is hanging up his hat. He’s been at the helm since 2008, and now…
Bradley Alagna shares his journey of frugality to manage student loan debt. How I Saved 77% of My Income to Tackle Student Loans Effectively New England: Bradley Alagna, 32, has been living on a tight budget to pay off his student loans. He saved 77% of his income by making serious sacrifices. He only owns…
The privacy commissioner is worried about a recent data breach affecting student info across Canada Canada’s Privacy Watchdog Raises Concerns Over PowerSchool Data Breach Halifax: So, there’s been a bit of a scare with a data breach involving PowerSchool, the company that handles student info for schools across Canada. The federal privacy commissioner, Philippe Dufresne,…
A new proposal seeks to repeal Florida’s school start time requirements by 2026 Bill Aims to Change Start Times for Florida Middle and High Schools Tallahassee: So, there’s a new bill in Florida that could shake things up for school start times. Senator Jennifer Bradley just filed a proposal to roll back the rules that…
A college freshman reflects on unexpected challenges and friendships made during their first semester College Student Shares Surprising Experiences from First Semester on Campus Ann Arbor: Before I started college, I was super worried about my dorm and making friends. But guess what? I made my tiny room at the University of Michigan work and…
Mass deportation fears are raising concerns for families in Chicago Public Schools Impact of Mass Deportation on Chicago Public Schools and Its Students Chicago: This city has always been a safe haven for immigrants, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) really embraces that idea. But with the new administration, there’s a lot of anxiety brewing. People…
After overcoming personal struggles, a single mom pursued her college dreams at 55, inspiring others along the way My Single Mom Started College at 55 and Changed Her Life Forever New York: My mom had a tough time with her eating disorder, but once she got it under control, she decided to go to college…
A new group is pushing to ban cell phones in New York schools, citing kids’ mental health concerns and classroom distractions. New Group Advocates for Cell Phone Ban in New York Schools for Kids’ Well-Being New York: A new group called Phone Free New York is on a mission to ban smartphones in schools. They’ve…
Denver-area schools are training staff on how to respond if immigration officers arrive at their campuses Denver Schools Prepare Staff for Potential Immigration Officer Visits Denver: Recently, Superintendent Alex Marrero sent a memo to principals in Denver Public Schools. With President Trump back in office, he wanted to prepare them for possible visits from immigration…
Jonathan Holloway will become Rutgers’ first non-white president starting July 1, 2020, marking a historic moment for the university. Rutgers University Appoints Its First Non-White President This Week New Brunswick: On January 21, 2020, Rutgers University made a big move by hiring Jonathan Holloway as its first non-white president. This is a significant milestone for…