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Palm Beach County students: Your presidential speech could win $1,000

Palm Beach County students: Your presidential speech could win $1,000

Students in grades 5-12 can win cash prizes by submitting a video of their own presidential inaugural address.

Westchester County Journal News

Lower Hudson Valley students' presidential speech could win $1,000

Lower Hudson Valley students' presidential speech could win $1,000

American youth may not be able to vote, but their voices have power. Here is their chance to write an inaugural presidential speech that could win them money.

Arizona Republic

Is it legal for political campaign ads to lie or mislead?

Is it legal for political campaign ads to lie or mislead?

Some are sensational or provocative. Others, misleading or false. If you've wondered, "How is that legal? Is it even legal?" you're not alone.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico press judge to keep Trump White House ban blocked

CNN, MS NOW and Politico press judge to keep Trump White House ban blocked

By Jack Queen Oct 8 (Reuters) - A lawyer for CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a federal judge on Thursday to extend their protection against being barred from the White House by US President Donald Trump, while the Justice Department defended the bans as fair and justified.

Chandler's Latino Leaders Program Expands, Inspiring Next Generation

Chandler's Latino Leaders Program Expands, Inspiring Next Generation

The city of Chandler's Latino Leaders Program is expanding, now engaging over 660 students across 10 schools. This initiative, a partnership between the City of Chandler and the Chandler Unified School District, provides students with the opportunity to interact with prominent Latino leaders from Arizona. Recently, students from various Chandler schools, including Hamilton High School, engaged with U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego and Arizona Supreme Court Justice Maria Elena Cruz. During these sessions, students posed questions about leadership, career paths, and the leaders' life experiences and judicial philosophies. The program, which began in 2022 with 150 students at one school, aims to inspire and provide role models for the next generation, particularly by showcasing individuals in positions of power who share similar backgrounds.

Media attorneys ask court for help in preventing White House ban until legal case is resolved

Media attorneys ask court for help in preventing White House ban until legal case is resolved

An attorney for three news organizations told a federal judge that the Trump administration must be prevented from barring their reporters from the White House

Palm Beach Post

What makes a presidential speech memorable and what would yours say?

What makes a presidential speech memorable and what would yours say?

Students in grades 5 to 12 can win cash prizes by submitting a video of their own presidential inaugural address.

Fort Worth ISD Students Petition Against Scripted Lesson Plans Following State Takeover

Fort Worth ISD Students Petition Against Scripted Lesson Plans Following State Takeover

Students in the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) are actively protesting recent classroom changes, specifically the implementation of scripted lesson plans, which they attribute to a state takeover. An open letter addressed to Superintendent Peter Licata, Governor Greg Abbott, and other district leaders expresses frustration over these changes. Students, including Paschal High School freshman Eve Fruge, argue that the scripted curriculum stifles creativity and passion for learning, leading to a lack of inspiration. Toby Calder, a 6th grader at McLean Middle School, noted that students are merely copying words rather than engaging in critical thinking. Clara Perkes, a 4th grader, described the environment as 'overstimulating' due to constant monitoring by adults with clipboards. The letter, supported by dozens of students and over a thousand signatures on a Change.org petition, highlights perceived errors in mandated learning guides and a decline in the joy of discovery in education. The distr...

Fairplay Releases Student-First AI Policy to Guide U.S. School Districts on AI Use

Fairplay Releases Student-First AI Policy to Guide U.S. School Districts on AI Use

Fairplay, a children's advocacy group, in collaboration with research partners, has released the 'Student-First AI Policy.' This model policy aims to provide U.S. school districts with strict criteria for reviewing and evaluating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) products in educational settings. The initiative comes amidst growing evidence linking student AI use to weaker learning outcomes. The policy is designed as a starting point for school board members, superintendents, parents, educators, and students to adapt for their local districts, ensuring decisions are based on independent evidence rather than vendor marketing claims. Key requirements of the policy include independent research demonstrating improved learning outcomes, strong protection of student privacy with designs free of addictive features, and proof that the product will not perpetuate discrimination or existing inequities.

Georgia's Open Records Act Empowers Public Access to Government Information

Georgia's Open Records Act Empowers Public Access to Government Information

Georgia's Open Records Act, a law dating back to 1959 with significant amendments in 2012, ensures public access to government records. This legislation is founded on the principle that government records generally belong to the public, allowing citizens to scrutinize how public funds are spent and whether government institutions are operating effectively. The law permits any individual, not just journalists, to request records from various public agencies, including city, county, sheriff's offices, and school systems. While oral requests are possible, written requests are recommended for clarity and documentation. Agencies are generally required to produce responsive records within three business days or provide a timeline for production if immediate release is not possible. If records are withheld, the agency must cite the specific legal authority for the exemption.

Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection

Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection

A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk in 2000 has been executed, a week after a failed lethal injection in Tennessee

Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory, experts say

Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory, experts say

After Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived an execution attempt it's unclear whether the state will try again