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The parent report card: Teachers get an 'A.' The system? Not so much. Parents from across the political spectrum report greater confidence in their kids' teachers and schools than they do in the national education system at large, with the overwhelming majority (82%) giving teachers an 'A' or 'B' for how they've handled education this year. The results come from a survey that polled 1,518 parents of K-12 public school students conducted by the National Parents Union between May 7-11, 2024....
When Minneapolis' housing authority put out a request to build affordable housing at scale across the city, eight teams of designers, developers and architects submitted proposals. The winning bid: a plan for modular housing. What set modular construction apart from the pack? It delivered on speed, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority officials say, saving it time and money and helping it shorten the city's nearly 7,500 person waitlist for affordable units. Next City reports that within 14...
More than a dozen states are now seeing gasoline prices below $3 per gallon as costs have continued their decline in recent months, according to AAA data. Even with the switchover to winter blends this month—a nationwide practice that results in cheaper fuel that works well in cold weather—gas prices have been declining at a faster rate than they did at this time last year. That's in part due to a glut of domestic supply and lower demand for gas from American drivers than in 2023, according to...
Audiences know them from long-running TV series, big-time movie openings, and indelible stage performances. They've made viewers laugh, cry, and jump from their seats in fright. The best actors in the world have the power to move audiences in ways that few others can—which is why making a list of the absolute best is never an easy task. To determine American audiences' 50 favorite actors who are men, Stacker analyzed data from YouGov, current as of June 2024. The list was ranked by the p...
Where college students went in 2024 It's that time of year again: back to school. Once college students are done unpacking their Target wares into their tiny, tiny dorm rooms, they're ready to get out and around campus—increasingly, via rideshare. Over the past two academic years, rides going to/from colleges/universities increased by 32%. But not all students go to the same places. Some love to hit the gym; others, fast food joints. Some spend their time admiring art; others, getting a pint. Ly...
Home costs are at record highs, with mortgages costing double what they did in 2020. Building new housing could help minimize the price crunch that's ballooned median home prices to $419,300 and make housing accessible to more Americans. Where is it already happening? It's a simple case of supply versus demand: if you want affordable home prices, you want more housing supply. With added competition, buyers win. To discover which US cities are doing the best to build new homes, moveBuddha...
Where veterans are buying the most homes Through their service, veterans earn certain benefits for home buying not available to the general population, including special loans facilitated by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). These VA loans can enable prior service members to purchase homes more easily than with a conventional or even FHA loan—often with a 0% down payment. With these benefits in mind, SmartAsset ranked the 40 largest metro areas based on demand among veteran homebuyers, u...
Student debt is taxing young people's mental health As the first person in her family to go college, Catherine fought hard to get her bachelor's. After transferring from community college to a four-year university, she worked as a barista and a line cook, trapped in a cycle where she'd take on extra hours to cover her bills, then feel too tired to study. But it still wasn't enough. She regularly felt desperate for money. She put books and necessities, like hygiene supplies and food, on credit...
After peaking in June 2023, homeschooling rates remain higher than they were four years ago. The sudden increase in homeschooling coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2021, when many parents began homeschooling their children as schools shut their doors. Along with the uptick in homeschooling, pervasive teacher shortages in public schools have contributed to frustrations. Difficulties in hiring new teachers were reported in roughly 9 out of 10 public school districts, with low...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of September 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.09%....
Although Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune disease globally, there's still plenty to uncover about this complex disease. However, thanks to ongoing research on the gut microbiome, genetics, and autoimmunity, great strides are being made toward discerning its root causes and potential treatments. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, Guava Health's overview will keep your finger on the pulse when it comes to treatments, clinical trials, and progress in Hashimoto's...
More than 32 million businesses in the United States are small—playing an important role in the economy by creating nearly 65% of net new jobs over the past 20 years and making up almost 99% of all businesses in the country. Yet, starting a small business, running it, and staying compliant with ever-changing laws and regulations is challenging. LegalZoom shares what to know to maintain a successful and compliant small business. What is the Corporate Transparency Act? One of those laws that s...
A recent Study.com survey found that 76% of teachers working in schools with strict cell phone policies believe that cell phone bans increase student engagement. Even though the school year has just started, teachers' frustrations with managing cell phones have already begun to fuel debates nationwide regarding cell phone use in classrooms. Study.com shares insights from educators around the issue. Many educators are concerned about the distractions phones cause, and states like Virginia,...
September 25, 2024 - Montgomery - The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting...
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,143 in August, 2.5% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of September 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.09%....
This year, the beginning of October marks when Jews all over the world start getting ready for the High Holidays: the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashana Oct. 2 followed on Oct. 11 by the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. Rabbis are polishing their sermons for one of the few times they can be confident of a large congregation ready to hear what they have to say. Cantors, who lead congregants in worship, are practicing the special "nusach," melodies used during the High Holidays for prayers. Choir...
If you're in the market for a car in 2024, you'll have plenty to choose from at a dealership near you—something that couldn't be taken for granted just a few years ago. Nonetheless, while supply of both new and used vehicles on U.S. dealer lots have returned to historically normal levels, the price of driving certainly hasn't. That's especially true once one considers so-called hidden costs like auto insurance, registration fees and, depending on where you live, parking. Moreover, the most i...
Now that Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 election, voters will turn their attention to his record on a variety of issues, including criminal justice. Crime will likely be a key theme on the campaign trail, and conservatives have already been attacking Walz on the issue. A statement from the RNC slammed him for his positions on immigration and policing. Meanwhile, criminal justice reform advocates have praised some of the...
New data shows nearly 186,000 people now live on the streets and in homeless shelters in California, proving the crisis continues to grow despite increasing state and local efforts to stem the tide. That's according to an exclusive CalMatters analysis of the latest results of the point-in-time count, a federally mandated census that requires counties to tally their unhoused residents over the course of one night or early morning in January. The count is up slightly from last year's tally of...
Rural counties experience more traffic deaths per capita compared to their urban counterparts, due in part to slower emergency response times, higher speed limits, and risky driving behavior like not wearing seatbelts. Six lane interstates and city streets in densely developed urban areas aren't more dangerous than open stretches of highway, no matter how nasty rush hour traffic may get. An analysis by The Daily Yonder shows that traffic deaths are higher in rural counties, when deaths are...
