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Parents demanding tech opt outs take their fight to Federal Court
Parents pushing back against technology in the classroom have so far directed their anger toward major corporations like Google and Curriculum Associates, the company behind the widely used i-Ready platform.
But the “techlash” took a turn last week when seven parents in a Philadelphia suburb sued their school distric ... (full story)
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Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers
PHOENIX (AP) — On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals.
But Cave Creek Mayor Robert Morris can't shake the real possibility that it's not enough to keep the desert community of about 5,000 people afloat well into the fu ... (full story)
Michigan school districts offer insurance-free care to beat rising health costs
Three Michigan school districts are betting that a specialized clinic may be the antidote to surging health care costs.
The medical care here at the Corunna Plum Health clinic — inside a collection of converted high school classrooms on the district’s main campus — is free.
The 13 patients scheduled on a re ... (full story)
California Legislature to vote on wildfire reforms after blocking key parts of Newsom's plan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are expected to vote Sept. 1 on a bill aimed at supporting wildfire survivors after rejecting an ambitious proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom that would have limited electric companies' financial liability for blazes sparked by their equipment.
The Democratic governor said the last ... (full story)