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OPINION: As a Black middle-school student, I was tracked into lower-level math classes that kept me back

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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“Abbott Elementary” brings attention to education and teachers, but now it’s time to shine a light on real-life students!. Just in time for the new school year, Rack Room Shoes is partnering with nonprofit organization Shoes That Fit, which tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty in America, to give children in need shoes for school.

Rack Room Shoes Is Helping Students in Need with New Shoes

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 10, 2022. It has since been updated. Janita Badon surprised her 83-year-old grandma, Irma Badon, with a new home. The granddaughter was fulfilling a promise she had made to her grandmother at eight years old. In a video, the duo can be seen walking towards a home, surrounded by other members of their family. The senior citizen, using a walker and wondering why she could not just unwrap the present at home, is thoroughly shocked and excited when she learns she was in fact approaching the front porch of her new house. Badon's grandma was finally able to fulfill a lifelong wish, Good Morning America's Brightly reports.

At age 8, she promised her grandma she'd buy her a home. Years later, she surprised her

Lafayette, IN

The US Sun

AN elementary school is switching to a four-day week, leaving some parents outraged as they scramble to find daycare options. Students will follow a Monday-Thursday schedule when they return for the 2024-2025 school year. Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana, will be the first in the state to try out four-day school weeks, Indiana Public […]

First-of-its-kind 4-day school week sparks fury as parents are forced to pay for daycare & students endure longer days

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

This story version has been formatted as an on-air script for broadcast outlets. See the original research story here. PARENTS, THIS WILL PROBABLY SOUND FAMILIAR TO MOST OF YOU!. KIDS’ AFTER-SCHOOL ‘HANGRINESS’ STRIKES AT APPROXIMATELY 3:36 P.M., ACCORDING TO A RECENT POLL. THE SURVEY OF 2,000 PARENTS...

When do kids get after-school hangry?

If you work during the week, you will understand just how important weekends can be for creating memories with your children. If you’re looking to relax or have an adventure, there are plenty of fun things to do this weekend. Here are 6 ways you can take back the weekend in a way that both you and your children will love!

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“Communal” school supply lists are rattling parents on TikTok, with some asking, “Why should I buy scissors and highlighters for other children?”. For many families, back-to-school shopping includes notebooks, markers and folders, not just for their kids but for their peers as well. While certain states require schools to provide basic supplies, classroom budgets are tight. To ensure that all children have enough supplies — we’ve seen how kids treat pencils, right? — teachers often have two options: pay for a portion of supplies themselves, usually without reimbursement, or create “wish lists” requesting families to contribute bulk items once or twice a year.

Should parents buy school supplies for the entire class? TikTok is divided

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Charlotte, NC

Cary, NC

A mom left her children, aged 3 and 2, to die in a hot car for six hours while she gambled in a casino. Launice Shanique Battle, 31, has pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal over the horrific incident in which her young children - Amora Milbourne, three, and Trinity Milbourn, two - were abandoned and left to boil to death in the hot car. Battle, from Cary North Carolina, had spent hours inside the Vegas Style Sweepstakes gambling while her children suffered.

Mom left kids, 3 and 2, to die in hot car for six hours while she gambled in casino

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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"Society doesn't value education because if it did, parents would do their part, schools would be funded equitably, and teachers wouldn't have to purchase their own supplies."

"Students And Parents Don't Care": 17 Longtime Teachers Reveal The "Last Straw" Moments That Made Them Fall Out Of Love With Their Profession

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PROOF POINTS: Why are kids still struggling in school four years after the pandemic?

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