Modesto Schools Excel in Math and Reading Amid National Decline
May 13, 2026
Teacher Nancy Barajas boosts confidence with dance parties before tests. Modesto schools see rising scores despite a national slide.
Teacher Nancy Barajas boosts confidence with dance parties before tests. Modesto schools see rising scores despite a national slide.
Republican Patti Adair, a Deschutes County commissioner since 2019, runs for Congress, backing Trump policies that cut Medicaid and end Obamacare.
San Diego’s parking lots offer temporary refuge for homeless families, providing stability as they seek permanent homes.
Spirit Airlines abruptly grounded its fleet Friday after fuel costs surged, canceling all flights, stranding passengers and risking 17,000 jobs.
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New York Rep. Mike Lawler faces criticism for lavish campaign spending on limos and hotels, risking voter alienation amid economic struggles.
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson, now a U.S. Senate candidate, faces scrutiny over her votes to loosen clean water rules, impacting PFAS exposure.
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Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles hired a firm linked to Darian Rafie, known for using geospatial tech to track rallygoers’ phones for data collection.
Jonathan Bush, Maine governor candidate, likens Medicaid expansion to Putin’s actions in Ukraine, sparking controversy in the Republican primary.
Ryan hesitated to submit the FAFSA, fearing it could risk his undocumented parents’ safety, despite needing aid.
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, despite leading the Senate Appropriations Committee, hasn’t called for an investigation into the White House’s actions in Iran or its withholding of federal funds. Collins, who once emphasized Congress’s “power of the purse,” now faces criticism for inaction amidst a billion-dollar daily war expenditure.
