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Zahara Jolie Officially Drops 'Pitt' From Her Last Name

Zahara Jolie Officially Drops 'Pitt' From Her Last Name

Zahara Jolie Officially Drops 'Pitt' From Her Last Name
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Sets and the City: Why New York’s Film and TV Business Is Booming

Sets and the City: Why New York’s Film and TV Business Is Booming

When Rafael Espinal took office in February as New York City’s entertainment chief, he looked around and saw a city that was thriving but had yet to recover from a yearslong slump in film and TV production. “The number of permits we were seeing was 50% compared to pre-pandemic,” says Espinal, sitting in a lower […]
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Josh Brolin Sells Georgia Mansion for $4 Million Amidst Plans to Return to California

Josh Brolin Sells Georgia Mansion for $4 Million Amidst Plans to Return to California

Josh Brolin Sells Georgia Mansion for $4 Million Amidst Plans to Return to California
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Journey from Royal Life to Independent Ventures Detailed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Journey from Royal Life to Independent Ventures Detailed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have embarked on a journey from their roles as senior working royals to establishing an independent life in Montecito, California. Their decision to step back from royal duties was driven by intense media pressure and a perceived lack of institutional support, which took a significant toll on their mental well-being. Prince Harry, born into the British royal family, experienced profound grief after his mother Princess Diana's death, leading to a lifelong struggle with media scrutiny. Meghan Markle, an American actress and activist, built her career from scratch before marrying into the monarchy. Their blind date in London led to a romance that culminated in a globally televised wedding in Windsor. However, life within the royal family proved challenging for Meghan, who reported feeling isolated and overwhelmed by expectations and relentless tabloid attacks. Prince Harry, witnessing his wife's struggles, feared a repeat of his mother's fate. This l...
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Rancho Viejo Middle School Receives Civic Learning Award of Distinction for Outstanding Civic Education

Rancho Viejo Middle School Receives Civic Learning Award of Distinction for Outstanding Civic Education

Rancho Viejo Middle School in the Hemet Unified School District has been honored with the Civic Learning Award of Distinction, a statewide recognition for outstanding achievement in civic education. This award, presented on Constitution Day, September 17th, commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Rancho Viejo was one of only two schools in Riverside County to receive recognition and the sole middle school in California to earn the Distinction level. Justice Carol Codrington and Judge Jackson presented the award, with a representative from Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh's office also in attendance. Students delivered presentations on improving the country's state and civic engagement, and Associated Student Body (ASB) students were officially sworn into their positions by Judge Jackson.
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How the ’68 Comeback Special Pulled Elvis Out of His Hollywood Rut

How the ’68 Comeback Special Pulled Elvis Out of His Hollywood Rut

Elvis Presley's career was marked by distinct phases, each presenting new challenges and opportunities that shaped his public image and musical out...
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Chimene Diaz, Sister of Actress Cameron Diaz, Recognized for Real Estate and Fitness Career

Chimene Diaz, Sister of Actress Cameron Diaz, Recognized for Real Estate and Fitness Career

Chimene Diaz, Sister of Actress Cameron Diaz, Recognized for Real Estate and Fitness Career
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States Address Gen Z Disengagement in High Schools Through Transformative Policies

States Address Gen Z Disengagement in High Schools Through Transformative Policies

A report by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) and KnowledgeWorks highlights that 40% of Gen Z high schoolers feel unprepared for the future, three in ten feel they don't belong in school, and less than half enjoy school daily. These statistics, coupled with high chronic absenteeism rates, underscore the urgent need to rethink the high school experience. The report examines how state leaders, particularly state boards of education, can move beyond a traditional one-size-fits-all model to empower communities in building high school experiences that meet the needs of today's students. It outlines a vision for states to create a policy environment that supports local innovation and makes school more meaningful. Examples include California's Secondary School Redesign Pilot, Washington's Future Ready Taskforce, Indiana's profile of a graduate dashboard, and Kentucky's legislation supporting local accountability systems.
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Claire Stoermer, Mother of Zendaya, Continues Career as Educator and Jewelry Maker

Claire Stoermer, Mother of Zendaya, Continues Career as Educator and Jewelry Maker

Claire Stoermer, Mother of Zendaya, Continues Career as Educator and Jewelry Maker
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Jocelyn Howard, Daughter of Ron Howard, Maintains Private Life Away from Hollywood Spotlight

Jocelyn Howard, Daughter of Ron Howard, Maintains Private Life Away from Hollywood Spotlight

Jocelyn Howard, Daughter of Ron Howard, Maintains Private Life Away from Hollywood Spotlight
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Bipartisan Congressional Group Introduces Federal Tax Credit for Film and TV Productions

Bipartisan Congressional Group Introduces Federal Tax Credit for Film and TV Productions

Bipartisan Congressional Group Introduces Federal Tax Credit for Film and TV Productions
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California Policy Center Report Reveals Disparities in School District Performance After Accounting for Demographics

California Policy Center Report Reveals Disparities in School District Performance After Accounting for Demographics

A new report by the California Policy Center analyzes the performance of California school districts, adjusting for demographic factors to identify districts that are truly overperforming or underperforming. The study, which combines machine-learning and regression-based models, found that approximately 70% of the variation in district test performance is attributable to demographic differences. By controlling for these factors, the report aims to isolate the actual impact of the school district on student outcomes. The analysis ranked 880 districts into five tiers: Significant Overperformer, Moderate Overperformer, Expected Performer, Moderate Underperformer, and Significant Underperformer. Notable overperformers include Compton Unified, Garden Grove Unified, Kings Canyon Joint Unified, and Chaffey Joint Union High, which are succeeding despite serving high-need populations. Conversely, districts like Saint Helena Unified, Antioch Unified, Vallejo City Unified, and Natomas Unified were identified as under...