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Report: 81% of the 395 students at Alcorta Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Of the 395 students at Alcorta Elementary School in Abilene, 319 (81%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Abilene Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students...

I’m Preparing For College. California’s New Slavery Bill Could Change Everything.
Every year, millions of high school students across the country dream of attending America’s most selective colleges. In California, that goal may be harder to reach as pro-affirmative action lawmakers push for new ways to give certain groups a...

CONTRIBUTOR’S VIEW – Loran Smith: Open Final
CONTRIBUTOR’S VIEW – Loran Smith: Open Final Published 9:00 am Saturday, June 21, 2025 The U. S. Open is not supposed to be something easy to win; inherent in its challenge are adversity and stress. If you want an easy track, stay away from...

Oak Ridge Elementary School: 81% of the 580 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Of the 580 students at Oak Ridge Elementary School in Wolfforth, 469 (81%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Lubbock Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...

2023-24 School Year: 90% of the 584 students at Zavala Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 584 students at Zavala Elementary School in Edinburg, 525 (90%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to West RGV News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students...

Lloyd Smucker addresses educational choice act and community issues
Rep. Lloyd Smucker, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 11th district since 2017, shared a series of tweets addressing various community and national issues.On June 18, 2025, Rep. Smucker expressed gratitude...

Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Fate: 75% of the 373 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Of the 373 students at Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Fate in Mesquite, 279 (75%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to East DFW News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...

A toxic legacy: Report warns that byproducts of abortion pills and fetal remains contaminate America’s water supply
A toxic legacy: Report warns that byproducts of abortion pills and fetal remains contaminate America’s water supply Over 40 tons of aborted fetal remains and chemical byproducts from abortion pills (mifepristone/misoprostol) have entered U.S....

Henry Scott Middle School: 84% of the 750 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Of the 750 students at Henry Scott Middle School in Denison, 630 (84%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Grayson Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students...

2023-24 School Year: 89% of the 324 students at Whitney Intermediate School not on "college track"
Of the 324 students at Whitney Intermediate School in Whitney, 288 (89%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Waco Reporter's analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...

2023-24 School Year: 80% of the 705 students at Lowe Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 705 students at Lowe Elementary School in Princeton, 564 (80%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students to...

Analysis: 756 of 805 students at Klentzman Intermediate School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Of the 805 students at Klentzman Intermediate School in Houston, 756 (94%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Houston Republic's analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...

Report: 82% of the 886 students at John and Lynn Brawner Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Of the 886 students at John and Lynn Brawner Elementary School in Granbury, 726 (82%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to West DFW News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA...

Report: 86% of the 381 students at Cooper Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Texas State Board Of Education Chair Keven Ellis (2024) | twitter.com/KevenEllisDCTexas State Board Of Education Chair Keven Ellis (2024) | twitter.com/KevenEllisDC Of the 381 students at Cooper Elementary School in Garland, 327 (86%) weren’t on...

Analysis: 275 of 328 students at Rice High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Of the 328 students at Rice High School in Rice, 275 (84%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students to...

Analysis: 405 of 471 students at Dalhart High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Of the 471 students at Dalhart High School in Dalhart, 405 (86%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Panhandle Times' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students to...

ESPN's Chris Berman gives us his best golf nicknames in this Q&A
Chris may no longer be broadcasting the U.S Open on ESPN as he did for many years but he's still very present in the world of golf. He's an unofficial ambassador at The Sentry, where he has a home in Kapalua and doesn't mind bragging about the...

‘Bring Ernesto Home’: Protesters call for Guthrie’s support of ICE-detained teen
Published 10:14 am Saturday, June 21, 2025 1/15 Swipe or click to see more Dozens of protestors with SOKY Indivisible and from the community gather to demand action by U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Bowling Green, for the release of Ernesto...
D Y Patil Deemed to be University Shines Among India’s Best with Platinum Band Distinction in OBE Rankings 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 21: In a significant move toward strengthening academic quality and aligning education with global benchmarks, R. World Institutional Ranking has officially released the much-awaited OBE Rankings 2025. As India...

Skinner Elementary School: 88% of the 348 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year
Texas State Board Of Education Chair Keven Ellis (2024) | twitter.com/KevenEllisDCTexas State Board Of Education Chair Keven Ellis (2024) | twitter.com/KevenEllisDC Of the 348 students at Skinner Elementary School in Brownsville, 306 (88%) weren’t...