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Phones significantly influence school environments, but a federal ban isn't the solution. Schools should adopt state and district policies that limit phone use during the school day, with necessary exceptions. A bell-to-bell restriction, covering class time, lunch, and study periods, is ideal. Policies must include phone storage solutions, clear consequences, and accommodations for medical needs. Emergency concerns should allow for parent contact. Equity is essential; fair re

Political parties are useful. They organize elections, unite people around shared goals, and help voters navigate a complicated political system. But somewhere along the way, we started treating them like sports teams. We defend our side, excuse its mistakes, and assume the other side is always wrong. Your political party can represent your values without becoming your identity. It should earn your support—not demand your loyalty.

For many students, success can feel like something that's supposed to happen after graduation. Get good grades. Get into college. Find a career. Then, maybe, start building the life you want. Mark Cuban doesn't see it that way. When The Next Seat asked the entrepreneur and investor what he would do if he were fifteen years old in 2026, his answer wasn't about getting perfect grades or chasing the next résumé booster. "Learning everything about AI." It's a simple answer, but i