Educators in New Hampshire say the state s approval of a financial literacy course by conservative nonprofit PragerU spells trouble for public schools. PragerU describes itself as "an alternative to the left-wing ideology.in education." Its "Cash Course" requires students to watch a series of videos and pass a multiple-choice test for school credit. Megan Tuttle, president of the National Education Association in New Hampshire, says the course lacks rigor and signals a watering down of the state s education standards. .
Early data show young voters were a driving force in last week s Wisconsin Supreme Court election, and civic engagement groups said they are not done with outreach efforts, suggesting younger generations are ready to be vocal about a range of issues. The outcome of the judicial race means the balance of the state s high court will favor liberals. Matter such as abortion access were considered key factors in the election. .
National Volunteer Month, and AARP Arkansas is encouraging people to dedicate a little more time and energy to the communities and causes important to them. Research shows volunteering can help increase a person s quality of life and improve both physical and mental health, by keeping their brain engaged and active. Joan Diehl, a volunteer for AARP Arkansas, said helping hands are needed just about everywhere, from food banks to nursing homes to schools and veterans centers. .
Public education advocates in New Hampshire say the results of recent school board elections showed families overwhelmingly support their public schools and the communities they help create. In most races, pro-public education candidates beat those who pushed for a "parental bill of rights," book bans or cuts to school budgets. Sarah Robinson, education justice campaign director for the group Granite State Progress, said voters rejected divisiveness, opting for candidates who support fully-funded and inclusive schools. .
Indiana News Service: New Programming Fills Gaps in Rural Areas Indiana radio stations and online media will have free access to high quality, public interest news with today s launch of an early morning, state-level newscast - Indiana News Now! - plus additional updates throughout the day. The new program from Public News Service, a national network of news producers, is part of a larger effort in Indiana (and beyond) to bolster independent reporting at a time of alarming declines in state and local media coverage. .