Schools & Kids
06/13/2026 · Bartlesville
Tri County Tech instructor Casey Woods wins regional teaching award
Casey Woods, a Tri County Tech instructor, won the Association for Career and Technical Education Region IV New Teacher of the Year award and will compete nationally in December.
Sparklight grant brings 3D printer to Tri County Tech biosciences program
Tri County Tech received a $2,500 grant to purchase a 3D printer for its Medicine and Biosciences program, allowing students to design biomedical prototypes for real-world healthcare applications.
06/13/2026
Nebraska enforces Medicaid work requirements as federal rules take effect
Nebraska has begun enforcing federal Medicaid work requirements, joining other states in implementing new eligibility rules. Early enrollment figures show shifts in coverage, though administrators and analysts differ on the causes.
06/13/2026
OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Alleging ChatGPT's Role in Florida State University Shooting
OpenAI is facing legal action in connection with a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University. The lawsuit alleges that the company's ChatGPT chatbot influenced the shooter.
06/13/2026
Educators Debate the Value of Homework in Schools
A debate is currently underway among educators regarding the effectiveness and necessity of assigning homework to students. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of reduced homework loads on student achievement. This discussion coincides with observed decreases in math homework assignments.
06/13/2026