state-level government organization within each U.S. state or territory responsible for education
Straight Arrow Oct 30
On Tuesday, The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended operations in Cambodia and told its 203 residents to get off the ship.
Villa Vie blames the Iran war for pushing ... Show more
A U.S. cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs and passengers lose their homes: The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven ...
npr.org/2026/10/28/nx-s1-6020180/us-cruise-ship-ends-voyage-passengers-lose-homes
Key FactsMV Odyssey suspends its world voyage in Cambodia
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Villa Vie Residences attributes the increase to the Iran war; monthly fuel costs per cabin are estimated at $6,000–$8,000 in parts of Asia, versus $1,800 historically.
- Cambodian officials said 203 passengers, mostly Americans, and 156 crew members were aboard; the ship has capacity for 650 passengers.
- The deputy governor expected the ship to refuel and depart on Saturday, October 31; the operator had not publicly confirmed a date.
- Villa Vie said it was coordinating disembarkation and temporary housing, while passenger blogger Randy Cassingham reported that the company offered no help.
Receding floodwaters leave a sea of mud and shattered homes in the US Southwest
apnews.com/article/pagosa-springs-colorado-southwest-new-mexico-flooding-fb6d0a1f00827469be19f2a95821f2ca
TVP World Nov 02
Will a Republican loss make Trump more unpredictable?: From the Black Sea to the U.S. midterm elections and Serbia's political future, Russia is attempting to ...
tvpworld.com/96259753/will-a-republican-loss-make-trump-more-unpredictable
Former OSBE secretary sues over firing by Ryan Walters' team : The former secretary of the Oklahoma State Board of Education is suing the state Department of ...
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article317846286.html
Up to 4.9 million affected in hack of Florida’s student scholarship website: The state Department of Education reported a hack into the state’s student financial ...
orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/29/up-to-4-9-million-affected-in-hack-of-floridas-student-scholarship-website/
California is about to overhaul the way it runs K-12 schools. Will it fix a fragmented system?
calmatters.org/education/k-12-education/2026/10/california-k-12-schools-2/
Santa Rosa City Schools races to address special education caseloads amid teacher strain
pressdemocrat.com/2026/10/27/santa-rosa-special-education-teacher-waivers/
Sentenced to death at 17, at 68, quilt artist receives solo museum exhibition: A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at ...
npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-6003634/sentenced-to-death-at-17-at-68-quilt-artist-receives-solo-museum-exhibition
The Citizen Oct 24
Free State principal suspended for denying pupil to write exams over unpaid fees: The Free State Department of Education has suspended a school principal after a ...
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/education/free-state-principal-suspended-pupil-unpaid-fees/
eNCA Oct 23
Free State school principal suspended after Grade 12 pupil 'barred' from exam
enca.com/news/free-state-school-principal-suspended-after-grade-12-pupil-barred-exam
More than a dozen kittens from the Bitty Kitty Brigade, a no-kill rescue, took part in their sixth annual field trip to SEA LIFE at Mall of America.
More than a dozen kittens from a Minnesota rescue organization made an adorable field trip to SEA LIFE at Mall of America ... Show more
What KY schools are tops? Scores show progress, but also need for improvement: Kentucky's 2025-26 test results show reading gains, higher graduation rates and ...
kentucky.com/news/local/education/article317605885.html
The Bulwark Oct 15
If You Think You Know How the Iran War Ends, Think Again: Military commanders and planners have a way of preparing for the unexpected.
thebulwark.com/p/what-if-the-iran-war-doesnt-go-how-washington-wants-yemen-houthis-saudi-ethiopia-tigray-eritrea-djibouti-mandab-egypt
defence-blog.com Oct 13
Drone boats used by U.S. Navy get AI-powered vision: MARTAC, the Florida maker of high-speed unmanned surface vessels used by the U.S. Navy, has selected SEA ...
defence-blog.com/drone-boats-used-by-u-s-navy-get-ai-powered-vision/
Bulgaria Summons Russian Ambassador as Drones Attack Black Sea Ships: In Ukraine, a Russian strike on a residential high-rise in a Kyiv suburb killed at least ...
democracynow.org/2026/10/13/headlines/bulgaria_summons_russian_ambassador_as_drones_attack_black_sea_ships
Defamation suit against Ryan Walters can advance, Oklahoma court rules : A former Bixby superintendent can continue his lawsuit against former state ...
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article317537605.html
Endorsement: Elect Richard Barrera California’s superintendent of public instruction
mercurynews.com/2026/10/07/endorsement-elect-richard-barrera-californias-superintendent-of-public-instruction-november-election-california-public-schools-sonja-shaw/
Who is the new TEA conservator of South San Antonio ISD?: Diana Sayavedra, the former superintendent of El Paso ISD, has monitored South San Antonio ISD for TEA ...
expressnews.com/news/education/article/south-san-antonio-isd-conservator-diana-sayavedra-22463147.php
Texas state representative, District 142: Harold Dutton | Endorsement: Plenty in his own party loathe the octogenarian for enabling the state takeover of HISD ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endorsements/article/harold-dutton-district-142-general-2026-22456564.php
How Morath’s agency linked Texas schools to Alpha’s AI tool - The Texas Tribune: The State Board of Education raised concerns about Alpha School's AI tool ...
texastribune.org/2026/10/01/alpha-school-ai-texas-public-schools-mike-morath/
OpinionEditorial: More degrees mean more opportunity for La. residents: The Board of Regents recently reported that more than half of Louisiana adults now hold some ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/our_views/editorial-more-degrees-mean-more-opportunity-for-la-residents/article_a7320a0b-118e-5d97-afce-0409186d7103.html
Arizona Lawmaker Proposes More Federal Support for English Fluency Services: Three new bills would fund literacy classes, dual-language programs and training for ...
propublica.org/article/arizona-english-fluency-legislation-adelita-grijalva
Florida education leaders: We’ll listen to teachers on science standards: The topic of evolution was not intentionally kept out of new standards, officials said.
tampabay.com/news/education/2026/10/01/florida-teaching-standards-science-evolution-ideology/
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“Saudi Arabia is LEADING a coalition for the SECURITY of the RED SEA.”
Al Arabiya Geopolitical and Security Analyst Riad Kahwaji discusses the Kingdom’s push ... Show more
Rising sea destroys homes, erases beaches in California. Is worse to come?: Experts say even more ferocious waves could arrive in the coming months ...
richmond.com/news/nation-world/article_6fdae610-e5a9-5a67-b515-4bd7cb6db61a.html
Scoop: "Delusional" Senate forecast rattles Sea Island retreat: "The mood is not good," said one attendee.
axios.com/2026/09/26/senate-republicans-sea-island-midterms-nrsc
eNCA Sep 25
Free State educator stabbed at home, Grade 11 learner allegedly linked to attack: A 62-year-old educator from Teto Secondary School in Thabong, Welkom ...
enca.com/news-top-stories/free-state-educator-stabbed-home-grade-11-learner-allegedly-linked-attack
The Spectator Sep 23
In Iran, America is being sucked deeper into an unwinnable war: Tehran knows it does not need to defeat the United States in a conventional war ...
spectator.com/article/in-iran-america-is-being-sucked-deeper-into-an-unwinnable-war/
Paid articlePaywall Fighting in Yemen Leaves 169 People Dead, as Houthis and Gov’t Troops Clash Along the Red Sea Coast
democracynow.org/2026/9/23/headlines/fighting_in_yemen_leaves_169_people_dead_as_houthis_and_gov_t_troops_clash_along_the_red_sea_coast
Popular Georgia golf course goes private, stirs K-shaped economy talk: The popular King and Prince Golf Club reopens in November as a private course ...
ajc.com/news/2026/09/popular-georgia-golf-course-goes-private-stirs-k-shaped-economy-talk/
U.S. diplomats meet with Houthis as Red Sea crisis intensifies: The U.S. wants to ensure the Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains open.
axios.com/2026/09/16/us-houthi-oman-to-discuss-red-sea-crisis
As enrollment plunges, LAUSD weighs school closures and rebuilds: As LAUSD enrollment drops, district officials face tough choices over school closures and how ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-16/lausd-enrollment-decline-school-closures
Saudi Crown Prince MBS Meets CENTCOM Chief as Houthis Consolidate Control Over Red Sea Coast
democracynow.org/2026/9/15/headlines/saudi_crown_prince_mbs_meets_centcom_chief_as_houthis_consolidate_control_over_red_sea_coast
OpinionBank regulators now favor SEA CRABS over CAMELS: Team Trump is downplaying management quality in a dromedary-themed acronym that includes capital, assets ...
reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/bank-regulators-now-favor-sea-crabs-over-camels-2026-09-14/
Broken Ceasefire Between Saudi Arabia and Houthis Could Renew Full War in Yemen: “This ceasefire has been in place since 2022, but it has not ended the war in ...
democracynow.org/2026/9/14/houthi_expansion
Exclusive | California high school grads score 4.0 GPAs but can’t do basic math, professors say
nypost.com/2026/09/13/us-news/california-high-school-gpas-soar-as-college-math-skills-decline/
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat: North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/6085776-north-korea-launches-missiles/
Sudden sea level rise — tied to El Niño — is about to hit the California coast: The sea level along California’s coast will increase by about a foot by ...
edition.cnn.com/climate/el-nino-california-sea-levels-coastal-flooding
Fishermen floating in cooler rescued after 5 days stranded at sea: Two fishermen were rescued Wednesday after floating adrift more than 100 miles off the coast ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/08/21/americas/mexico-fishermen-rescued-stranded-at-sea
"There's a SEA OF BLOOD."
Heated clash between Bijan Kian and Nima Rostami Alkhorshid over Iran’s government ... Show more
sabcnews.com Aug 31
Almost 2,000 sea turtle nests have been spotted along North Carolina’s coast this year — the second-most since the state started tracking nests in 2009 ... Show more
Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record elections spending
Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record elections spending
N.J. students will have to put down their cell phones this fall under new state law
inquirer.com/south-jersey/cellphone-ban-nj-schools-2026-20260825.html
SC virtual charter schools lag markedly in math compared to other public schools: Four out of five students at virtual charter schools in South Carolina failed ...
postandcourier.com/education-lab/south-carolina-virtual-charter-schools-lag-sharply-in-math/article_3fea9e73-534e-4b8e-981c-478cfbbc963e.html
Cam Ward's night is done after three drives in the Titans second preseason game vs. the Seahawks.
Ten Commandments now up in Louisiana classrooms as school year begins. Students, educators react.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/louisiana-ten-commandments-schools-classrooms/article_fc44485f-3e20-5be1-9d8d-64da1c14a996.html
Angry Military Families Hammer Pentagon Pete Goon: Thousands of sailors and Marines have been on board the USS Lincoln since late November ...
thedailybeast.com/angry-military-families-hammer-hung-cao-for-their-loved-ones-return/
Key FactsFamilies Press Hung Cao Over USS Lincoln Return
Aug 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- At a meeting at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, about 200 relatives raised concerns about mental strain, food, supplies, water quality and mail.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln left San Diego on Nov. 21 and had been deployed for 259 days as of Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, including 208 consecutive days at sea before a brief stop in Oman on July 7.
- Cao said the USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group was being prepared for a Middle East deployment to relieve the Lincoln, but he gave no timeframe because of operational security.
- Navy officials said a stubborn clog left toilets unusable for an extended period, while what sailors thought was mold in showers could instead be mildew caused by poor ventilation.
We hear you loud and clear the impact this has on families, on service members, and the long-term ability of us to stand, sustain our forces’ health,— Vice Admiral Joseph Cahill, addressing military families about the impact on families, service members, and the long-term health of the forces.
Teen Admits to Repeatedly Attacking Sea Lion in Viral Video: The 18-year-old faces up to a year in prison.
thedailybeast.com/teenager-tyler-muehl-admits-to-repeatedly-attacking-sea-lion-in-viral-video/
Paid articlePaywall Russian and Ukrainian Attacks in Black Sea Raise Fears of Skyrocketing Global Food Prices
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OpinionMike Miles has had 3 years. Why is HISD's special ed fix so rushed?: State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles had to reach out to affected families after the ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/special-education-hisd-consolidation-new-year-22387668.php
Austin ISD moves closer to state takeover after 2 schools receive fifth failing ratings
austincurrent.org/2026/08/13/austin-austinisd-tea-takeover-ratings-dobie-webb-burnet/
Group demands N.J. yank school guidance on transgender students
inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/nj-school-guidance-transgender-students-20260806.html
CNA Aug 05
Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard': Iran wants to control the Strait of Hormuz and charge tolls - powers it did not exercise before the war ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/donald-trump-warns-iran-open-hormuz-strait-or-get-hit-very-hard-6300131
RNS Aug 04
Connecticut legislation aims to expand Islam education in public schools: HARTFORD, Conn. (RNS) — As anti-Muslim bigotry rises, Connecticut's new provision to ...
religionnews.com/2026/08/03/connecticut-legislation-aims-to-expand-islam-education-in-public-schools/
Trump has no remaining levers to pull as oil hovers near the $100 ‘psychological’ threshold
fortune.com/2026/07/25/trump-no-levers-pull-oil-100-psychological-threshold/
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Red Sea attacks widen Iran war; Secret Service sees threat surge: Plus, Trump attends a solemn transfer at Dover Air Force Base as fallen troops return home ...
san.com/cc/red-sea-attacks-widen-iran-war-secret-service-sees-threat-surge/
Key FactsSecret Service Frustrated by Vance Family Travel Demands
Jul 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Supervisors of the Secret Service express growing dissatisfaction with Vice President Vance’s last-minute and improper travel requests.
- A planned Marine Two helicopter ride for Vance and his young son to a golf lesson was canceled due to bad weather.
- Operating the helicopter costs taxpayers between $16,000 and $24,600 per hour, which agents say is unprecedented compared to prior vice presidents.
- Vance’s office highlighted the unique challenges of protecting a vice president with a young family and praised the Secret Service’s dedication.
Iran asks Houthis to block Red Sea if US hits energy sites: Reports: Iranian officials have asked Yemen’s Houthis to block the Red Sea if the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5971647-iran-yemen-houthis-red-sea-block-middle-east-conflict/
Key FactsIran Urges Houthis to Block Red Sea Oil Route
Jul 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- Iran has directed Yemen's Houthi movement to be prepared to close the Red Sea oil passage if US strikes target Iranian power infrastructure.
- This directive was recently communicated to the Houthis, introducing a new risk to international energy supplies.
- Iran launched ballistic missile attacks on a US airbase in Jordan in response to US strikes near a children's hospital in Iran.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of conflict as the US maintains a blockade on Iranian ports amid ongoing tensions.
Next week it gets really bad for them.— Said by Donald Trump in a Fox News interview, threatening to hit power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.
Iran-US war latest: Trump is in ‘revenge mode’ and rushing weapons to the Middle East after losing patience with Tehran, allies say
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-strikes-uk-threat-oil-hormuz-b3020698.html
Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions: The Houthis, the Iran-backed militant group based in Yemen, on Monday announced that they ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5979139-houthi-saudi-arabia-red-sea-blockade/
Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military: * Houthis have said they will blockade Saudi ports * US military, if called on ...
richmond.com/news/nation-world/article_591cbcce-b460-5b7f-8835-7870f7296eee.html
Oil Climbs After Houthis Attack Two Saudi Tankers in the Red Sea: Oil surged after Iran-backed Houthi militants said they targeted two Saudi Arabian tankers in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-22/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-july-23
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US Start-Up’s Seabed Mining Plan Flouts International Law, Critics Say: The proposal encroaches on a marine preserve, and French Polynesia banned seabed mining ...
grist.org/indigenous/french-polynesia-objects-to-an-american-seabed-mining-plan-made-without-its-input/
The Citizen Jul 14
What happened to the construction of these three Free State schools?: The SIU investigation comes after more than a decade of delays affecting the construction ...
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/education/what-happened-to-the-construction-of-these-three-free-state-schools/
How a Duquesne-McKeesport school merger could help — or hurt — the cities and schools
post-gazette.com/news/education/2026/07/18/duquesne-mckeesport-school-merge/stories/202607180016
Paid articlePaywall US to auction acres off American Samoa in deep-se mining drive: The U.S. government is planning to auction off massive sections of water surrounding American ...
apnews.com/article/american-samoa-trump-deep-sea-mining-72aa92757d931508e983310fd2555149
NC superintendent looks to provide guidance to schools on new DEI ban: North Carolina Superintendent Mo Green says DPI working on guidance after Senate Bill 227 ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316458171.html
Mauricio Pochettino was not happy after the United States gave up a goal to Belgium just a minute after tying the game 😬
BBC Jul 06
Devon village facing 'existential' threat from climate change : After a year of storms, heatwaves and record rainfall, communities are grappling with climate ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg7eyd5lnno
Italian police divers find huge cannabis stash in sea cave off celebrity holiday island
edition.cnn.com/2026/06/24/europe/italian-police-cannabis-sea-cave-scli-intl
OpinionContinuous assessment worth fighting for: As we await the release of the 2026 Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) results tomorrow night ...
trinidadexpress.com/opinion/editorials/continuous-assessment-worth-fighting-for/article_3e2bfc4b-d003-48f5-863d-838c4b23098a.html
State budget deal strips power from elected schools chief: New budget deals means that California voters in November will select a new schools superintendent ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-01/state-budget-deal-strips-power-from-elected-schools-chief
Long Island school clerk caught tearing up ballots, trashing votes to help her candidate win: probe
nypost.com/2026/06/25/us-news/long-island-school-clerk-caught-tearing-up-ballots-trashing-votes-to-help-her-candidate-win-probe/
A woman allegedly took or tried to take exams required to receive an educator certification in Florida for others, including Broward schools employees ... Show more
Woman allegedly took certification exams for BCPS employees
Woman allegedly took certification exams for BCPS employees
Fisherman Found Alive After a Week Lost at Sea: He had just popped out for a day on the water.
thedailybeast.com/fisherman-found-alive-after-a-week-lost-at-sea/
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