Carey Gallagher began her senior year at Yonkers Middle High School in New York this week alongside 1,438 students, now all required to place their cellphones in a locked magnetic pouch. Yonkers School District purchased Yondr phone pouches for about 11,000 students to comply with the statewide mandate that bans phones in classrooms. The pouch,…
Copycat P.F. Chang’s Crispy Honey Shrimp PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER Our homemade version of P.F. Chang’s Crispy Honey Shrimp starts with tender shrimp, battered and fried to golden perfection. From there, they’re coated in a honey-forward sauce that’s just the right balance of zesty and sweet, clinging to every crispy crevice…
RALEIGH, N.C. — As the Trump Administration ramps up deportation efforts, there are growing concerns among parents about whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s operations could impact their local school districts. What You Need To Know No ICE operations have been reported in any North Carolina school districts Earlier this year, both Durham and Wake County school…
ROANOKE, Va. – The popular consignment sale, Savvy Swap, where you can buy things like women’s, men’s, and even juniors’ clothing, is back this weekend. “People are always looking for ways to save money and help the environment. All the items that our sellers bring in are great quality, you know. They have plenty of…
As students savor the last dregs of summer before heading back to school, many families are shopping for supplies earlier this year to get ahead of tariffs. Over half of U.S. households that earn less than $50,000 a year say they plan to buy only essential school items, while 74% say they are shopping earlier…
There are some big statewide changes taking effect in the 2025-26 school year after a busy legislative session. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 782 into law on April 30, which requires schools to create a policy restricting the use of electronic devices. While some districts around central Iowa already had bans on cell phones,…
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — With so many notebooks and folders to gather for back-to-school, Bronson is reminding people that a child’s health is more important than anything on the supply list. Power Up Back to School and Better Health Fair Sunday brought together the community as the summer ends, and the adults got a checkup…
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County School District continues to grow as it consistently remains one of the top districts in the state academically. The district is opening a new K-8 school in the Rivertown neighborhood as students head back to class across Northeast Florida on Monday. And that’s not all that’s…
Summer can be a time for kids to get outside and trade apps for adventure. Fifteen-year-old Crow Perine has been enjoying an Audubon camp outside at Buffalo Creek Nature Preserve. “On a regular day, I use (my phone) a lot more. I find myself scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, and when I’m here (at camp),…
Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed Executive Order 33 into effect, which calls for Virginia schools to adopt a full “bell-to-bell” cell phone policy. The focus of the bill is to improve both the learning environment and students’ mental health. Some local school systems have already made adjustments to their policies. Roanoke County Public Schools updated…