Roland Roberts believes Atlantic City's Raising Kings and Queens program has made him a better person and has equipped him ...

Spokeo analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics to explore the yearslong decline of young men’s ...

Dolly Parton Imagination Library has given 4,473 Marion County children books in the mail at no cost to families.

Workforce development advocates say Gov. Abbott’s career training agenda hinges upon strategic funding and aligning education ...

Completing a year-long program aimed at transforming school food services and promoting healthy eating habits, Chef John ...

Robert Morss, an Army combat veteran and former history teacher now wants to get back to teaching after he was pardoned by President Trump.

Barbers Lawrence and Branson Potts are entitled to the commendation of this community over the splendid additions and ...

Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency priority list includes “life-changing career training" high school programs, with the goal of getting 60 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds to obtain a postsecondary degree or ...

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Eagle Bluffs will be the name of a new elementary school set to open fall 2026 in southwest Columbia. The Columbia School Board voted unanimously at its Monday meeting, deciding between Sinclair and ...

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"For Pete's Sake" coffee shop in Evanston serves more than just coffee. For owner Pete Bass, it's a mission. That mission is ...