Nearly 1 in 3 K-12 students in Michigan missed 10% or more school days this past academic year, a tiny decrease from last year but still considerably higher than before the pandemic.The troublesome trend comes as state test scores show students have st…
Canada promises Colorado 15 gray wolves for next wave of reintroduction

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials and wolf advocates cheer the promise of wolves from British Columbia that will be released on the Western Slope this winter
R&B superstar Usher promotes importance of after-school programs in Detroit visit
As a child growing up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, R&B superstar Usher realized his dream of becoming an entertainer thanks to a counselor at the local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club.Now, he’s working to return that favor.The singer stopped by …
‘A new era.’ Denver’s Manual High School exits state watchlist
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.A boost in academic progress, improved graduation rates, and more students going to colle…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court restores date requirement for mail ballots, voiding lower-court ruling
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here.Pennsylvanians who vote by mail must write a proper date on their ballot envelopes for their votes to…
Broomfield police identify man who allegedly killed woman during active shooter situation at apartment complex

Gregory Ryan Miles is suspected of first-degree murder and other charges in the shooting at the Arista Flats apartments
Does Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil support ‘surveillance of pregnancies’?

No. U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, a Republican who represents southeastern Wisconsin, has not said he supports “surveillance of pregnancies.”
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Don’t fear the smoke machine. Wave of NC elections lawsuits may be more about misdirection than real threats.
What’s really at stake in five recent lawsuits filed against the North Carolina State Board of Elections ahead of the 2024 vote.
Don’t fear the smoke machine. Wave of NC elections lawsuits may be more about misdirection than real threats. is a …
CMSD CEO says ‘collective effort’ needed to pass levy, prevent severe teacher cuts

Cleveland CEO Warren Morgan said voters need to pass the levy to see progress continue and prevent teacher layoffs.
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Longtime incumbent faces familiar opponent in La Crosse area rematch

The 94th Assembly District is a toss-up district in the La Crosse area that could help Republicans hold on to their Assembly majority if they can defeat a longtime Democratic incumbent.
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