School shooting preparedness drills have become a regular, albeit uneasy, aspect of returning to school. This practice has been in place since the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado. Following this tragic event, various preparedness drills have become mandatory in most educational institutions. While both lockdown and active shooter simulations […]
Recent discussions have highlighted how unsupervised play provides children with unique benefits that costly and competitive youth sports cannot offer. An analysis by Nora Kenney Mittiga at the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal exposes the commercialization of youth sports, a field once reserved for spontaneous childhood enjoyment. Today, many parents who want their children to engage […]
Democracy Dies in Darkness Every college and university should emphatically agree on one critical issue. The government of the United States should never link research funding to compliance with any political agenda proposed by an administration. On 21 September 2026, at 1:23 a.m. EDT, the situation became more pressing. Recently, the dynamics between politics and […]
Families are justified in their expectations that universities manage every tuition dollar with the same diligence they apply to their own financial affairs. Every autumn, countless U.S. parents and caregivers make significant sacrifices to finance a child’s college education. They undertake extra work hours, delay retirement plans, incur debt, or prioritize spending because they trust […]
When Mike O’Shea began his journey at St. Laurence High School in Burbank, he never anticipated the significant changes he would witness. O’Shea, a 2020 alumnus and part of the school’s alumni associate board, came from Lemont and was among the few from his grammar school. Over time, he observed notable transformations, including several renovations […]
Jobs such as air traffic controllers now earn more than many traditional skilled trades, according to a recent study. Despite not needing a bachelor’s degree, these positions still demand certification or specialized training. Becoming a commercial pilot or air traffic controller offers the potential for over six-figure salaries without the necessity of a four-year college […]
Every institution of higher learning should unite on a crucial topic: the United States government must not tie research funding to any administration’s political goals. Last year, the Trump administration presented a proposal to nine leading universities in the country. The offer required these institutions to either sign a detailed 10-page agreement in alignment with […]
Each autumn, countless American parents and caregivers make significant sacrifices to send their children to college. They often work extra hours, delay retirement, incur debt, or forgo other personal priorities. They do so because they see higher education as a gateway to opportunities they themselves might have missed. Families expect universities to manage every tuition […]
During the pandemic, Albuquerque Public Schools allocated hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal relief funds for anti-racism training instead of student learning recovery. In 2021, the district approved $336,500 from the American Rescue Plan for training tied to the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB). Records obtained by America First Legal show nearly […]
Every year, as autumn arrives, countless American families invest heavily in their children’s college education. This commitment often involves working extra hours, delaying retirement, incurring debt, or sacrificing other priorities. The driving force behind these efforts is the belief that higher education offers unique opportunities not available to previous generations. Parents expect universities to manage […]