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SPORTS EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to know better these outstanding young people who ...

ATLANTA, Texas (KETK) – Atlanta ISD is mourning the recent death of student Kaleb Elkins. Photo courtesy of Atlanta ISD. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to Kaleb’s family, friends … ...

While we wait for the return of fall sports, let's determine which Northern Nevada high school has the best mascot. Vote now!

At Katy ISD's top elementary schools, 5th grade students master both reading and math. At Pattison Elementary, they master science, too.

The Trailblazers mascot was chosen to reflect the town's history, innovative spirit, and connection to nature. This change comes after the controversial Redmen mascot was retired in 2024. The ...

Stives, a 1994 Irvin High School graduate, began his career as a substitute teacher before earning his alternative certification and returning to his alma mater to teach business classes, El Paso ISD ...

The Board of Education in Killingly, Connecticut, has approved a new mascot after years of debate. High school sports teams will be called the Trailblazers.

HISD Parents sue Houston ISD in federal court for allegedly using their child’s preferred pronouns While HISD does not have any policies related directly to gender identity and preferred pronoun ...

Veteran teachers in Katy ISD will no longer receive benchmark raises in the 2025-26 school year. Instead, the district will use the funds to provide raises and stipends for new teachers and other ...