We don’t have data for other private schools because they have refused to participate in NAEP testing, but the eighth grade math declines among both high-achieving public school and Catholic school students are not good signs. NAEP tests reading and math in both fourth and eighth grades every two years in order to track educational progress. It’s one of the...

"Trust in our legal system begins with trust in its lawyers," he said in a statement the same day. "South Carolinians turn to lawyers when they are at their most vulnerable, and in our state, those who abuse the public's trust and enrich themselves by fraud, theft, and self-dealing will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." Murdaugh's lawyers,...

Image Details:Cult Gaia Top, La DoubleJ Skirt, Prada Bag & Sunglasses, Emme Parsons Sandals What I’m eyeing right now is a collection that truly resonates with the essence of the season—vibrant, full of life, and elegantly stylish. From beautiful florals and mesmerizing patterns, to the delicate craftsmanship of crochet, beading, and appliqué, each piece speaks to a personal love affair...

Two weeks from today, on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service will want its money. Tax day is a stressful, frustrating day for most people, but that doesn’t hold a candle to those who are notified a little further down the line that their tax return has been selected for an IRS audit. Here’s the good news: Audits are rare....

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Cinnamon French toast bake is a warm and satisfying breakfast that’s loaded with soft and sweet spiced bread all drizzled in maple syrup. Your family will go crazy over this insanely delicious (and easy-to-make) breakfast! For more great breakfast recipes,...

The great North American solar eclipse will darken the US, Canada and Mexico on April 8th, as you’ve no doubt heard. It’s a significant astronomical event, the first since August 21, 2017 and the last one that will be visible on the continent until 2044.Parts of all three countries will experience “totality” or a full blocking of the sun by...

What’s the only bad thing about winning a jackpot? The taxes! But now, the SLOT Act could help lessen some of that pain. Two Congressional Representatives, one from Nevada and the other from Pennsylvania, are pushing legislation to raise the reporting limit for jackpots. Currently, anyone who wins a jackpot at a slot machine or on video poker is required...

Image: Sega / IHOPToday might be April Fools’ Day—a horrible holiday where brands post “jokes” about fake products—but I assure you this new Sonic The Hedgehog-themed menu at IHOP is totally real, available nationwide, and can provide you with new, exclusive Sonic DLC.What’s Coming Out Beyond The Day Before | The Week In GamesOn April 1, The International House of...

I’ve used a variation of this homemade tanning oil for years. When a friend recently asked about a natural homemade tanning oil, I figured it was time to share the recipe. I do occasionally use my homemade sunscreen if I’m going to be out in the sun for a long time. In general though, I prefer to get the free vitamin D...

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -  In the beliefs of the Norse people, spirits were of great importance. Despite being invisible to the human eye, these spirits could reveal themselves in various forms, frequently by shape-shifting into animals. A Fylgja could shape-shift into any animal. Credit: Adobe Stock - yj Invisible to the naked eye, spirits can manifest themselves differently to...