Christa McAuliffe

Memorial honoring Challenger crew moved to more public spot

November 21, 2021 GMT

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A memorial in Montpelier honoring the crew aboard the space shuttle Challenger has been moved to a new location.

The monument was built shortly after the doomed launch in January of 1986.

In-person learning returning to NJ’s biggest districts

By TED SHAFFREYApril 29, 2021 GMT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Students in New Jersey's two largest cities have begun making their return to classrooms in person after working remotely because of the COVID-19 outbreak...

Today in History

By The Associated PressJanuary 18, 2021 GMT

Today in History

Today is Thursday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2021. There are 337 days left in the year...

Netflix delves into the ‘human side’ of Challenger disaster

By MARK KENNEDYSeptember 14, 2020 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Many Americans have vivid memories of Jan. 28, 1986.

That was the day the space shuttle Challenger exploded over a chilly Florida, just seconds after liftoff...

SHS teacher recognized with Christa McAuliffe Prize

Mark GaschlerAugust 3, 2018 GMT

SCOTTSBLUFF — Elena Garcia, an English and theater teacher at Scottsbluff High School, was recognized this summer for her work with the Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education.

Christa McAuliffe’s lost lessons finally taught in space

By MARCIA DUNNJanuary 19, 2018 GMT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Christa McAuliffe's lost lessons are finally getting taught in space....